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Emirates $10 million revenue loss per day
With over 250 flights cancelled, aircraft standing on the ground and tens of thousands of passengers stranded across the network, Emirates is losing millions of dollars per day in revenue, says Tim Clark, President, Emirates. Phil Blizzard reports on the impact of the chaos caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland.
Emirates cancel all flights to UK
Flights to Europe from around the globe have been disrupted following a volcanic eruption in Iceland. The impact of this on flights from the Middle East is severe with Emirates cancelling all flights to the UK, Phil Blizzard has the details in this audio report.
Movenpick to add 1800 hotel rooms in Dubai
With Movenpick opening five hotels in Dubai during 2010, across all sectors of the hospitality industry, they will be adding 1800 rooms to the market. Phil Blizzard talks to Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, ME, about the impact of adding so many rooms and the type of hotels and facilities they will be offering.
The Vision - new DMG seen at GIBTM
New destination management group The Vision made its debut at the Gulf Incentive Business Travel and Meetings Exhibition (GIBTM) in Abu Dhabi. Ali Abu Monassar, Chairman of the Dubai-based company, spoke to Phil Blizzard about their vision, their positioning in the market and what they stand for in the MICE sector.
Growth in meeting sector for Rotana at GIBTM
Imad Elias, Executive VP & COO, Rotana, tells Phil Blizzard that the MICE has been affected by the economic climate but do see a growth in the exhibition and meeting sectors, and talks about their strategy to attract business.
Manchester a Northern Star for Emirates A380
Emirates is to operate an A380 super-jumbo on its route from Dubai to Manchester, which will become the most northerly point on the world's A380 network. Other notable facts are in this report from Phil Blizzard.
Firm demand for Movenpick at GIBTM
Last year it was a lot of 'window shopping' at GIBTM, Abu Dhabi says Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, ME, where as this year we are seeing firm demand. Phil Blizzard looks the importance of the MICE market to this hotel group.
Travel News - UAE carriers off to Japan, Flydubai expand
A round up by Phil Blizzard of the key travel and tourism news from the across region. This edition includes new GCC routes from Flydubai and UAE carriers, Etihad and Emirates, are off to Japan. Emirates announce new European destinations and the rapidly growing cruise sector gets a boost from Costa and a new terminal in Dubai.
Dubai Cruise Terminal opens to supply demand
Strong demand and growth of cruise tourism out of Dubai means a significant increase in the number of cruise liners and passengers using the facilities at Port Rashid. At the opening ceremony of the new terminal Phil Blizzard spoke to Hamad Mohammed Bin Mejren, Executive Director, Business Tourism, Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing (DT&CM).
Arabian Adventures make a logistic move
It is more than four wheeled drive safari vehicles which Arabian Adventures, the region's leading Destination Management Company (DMC), need to supply and service and to do that with greater efficiency they have opened a brand new, state-of-the-art, operations centre at Dubai Investment Park. Phil Blizzard talks to Frederic Bardin, Senior VP, Arabian Adventures about the new facility.
Abu Dhabi tourism growth on course
Ahmed Hussein, Deputy DG, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority talks to Phil Blizzard at the brand new Saadiyat Beach Golf Club on how tourism in the emirate is on track, despite a shortfall of hotel rooms. Also, in his capacity as has COO, Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) talks about the recently open golf course and the raft of developments on the island.
Travel News from across the Middle East
A round up by Phil Blizzard of the key travel and tourism news from the across region. This edition includes Emirates receiving the six thousandth aircraft produced by Airbus, Royal Caribbean's deployment in Dubai and a green future for regional aviators.
Abu Dhabi Tourism swings with golf
At the Abu Dhabi Golf Championship Phil Blizzard talks to Faisal al Sheikh, Events Manager - Major Events, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority about their strategy in developing tourism sport and the growth of this tournament which has attracted more than 120 international players to the season opener on the European Tour.
Dubai Airports sets the global pace says Sheikh Ahmed
Dubai International release figures that show a 9.2% increase of passengers through the airport in 2009 bringing the total to 40.9 million. HH Sheikh Ahmed, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports and Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports both comment on the growth in this report from Phil Blizzard.
UN official says Dubai tourism will be become green
"Dubai being a new and successful tourism destination have yet not gone as far as they need to in green tourism - but they will get there" says Geoffrey Lipman, Assistant Secretary - General, UN, World Tourism Organisation in conversation with Phil Blizzard. He also talks about the four key issues which should be adopted in the region for it to succeed in sustainable tourism.
