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Audio: Phil Blizzard meets up with Rupprecht Queitsch, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai to talk how this Emirates Group hotel will be integrated into their network, and in particular their premium class passengers, as well as the impact of two major hospitality brands, the Fairmont Palm Jumeirah and The Conrad, opening in the city. He also talks about the growth of the MICE sector which will eventually contribute to 50% of their business and the prime markets for their convention facilities.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, December 10 - 2012 at 13:50
| Duration: 4:42
Audio: Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport is the new venue for the bi-annnual Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show. In this preview to the event Phil Blizzard talks to Ali Ahmed Al Naqbi, Co-Founder, Middle East Business Aviation Association about the growth of the show, the range of aviation services at the exhibition, including several new sectors and the aircraft which will be on static display.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, December 05 - 2012 at 19:21
| Duration: 7:30
Audio: The world's tallest hotel, standing at 355m has opened in the heart of Dubai with their focus being very much the convention market. Phil Blizzard meet up with Rupprecht Queitsch, JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai to talk about the positioning of the property and the significance of the recent announcement by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum for the go-head to complete of the hotels second tower, which will take the number of rooms to beyond 1600.
United Arab Emirates:
Tuesday, December 04 - 2012 at 10:17
| Duration: 4:39
Audio: Travel Talk looks at the 60th Anniversary of Holiday Inn with Phil Blizzard talking to Spence Wilson about some of the innovations which they introduced into the hospitality industry - from technology to the first use of credit cards. Pascal Gauvin, COO, India, MEA provides an overview of the regional presence of Holiday Inn and their expansion plans.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, December 03 - 2012 at 11:24
| Duration: 6:19
Audio: Travel Talk looks at the 60th Anniversary of Holiday Inn with Phil Blizzard talking to Spence Wilson, son of the founder, and also Pascal Gauvin, COO, India, MEA on regional developments. Travel News includes profits announced by Emirates Airline and Air Arabia, the arrival Qatar Airways Dreamliner and the opening in Dubai of the world's tallest hotel. Plus news on Dubai openings for The Conrad and Fairmont Palm Jumeirah.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 28 - 2012 at 14:58
| Duration: 9:20
Audio: Abu Dhbai tops the world in sales of bespoke Rolls Royce cars, with spoke version costing over 2.3million dirhams. Phil Blizzard talks to Kadhim al Helli, Brand Manager, Rolls Royce, Abu Dhabi Motors about the creativity and options available with the various bespoke options - which range from light to heavy. He also talks about the state of the luxury car market where Abu Dhbai is expected to see sales of more than 130 luxury Rolls Royce cars during 2012.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 28 - 2012 at 13:15
| Duration: 7:33
The Abu Dhabi Vision 2030 plan expects revenue from the non-oil sector to account for 60% of the GDP. At the 7th Annual MEED Abu Conference Phil Blizzard talks with H.E. Mohammed Omar Abdulla, Undersecretary, Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, about their economic performance, SMEs, DFI and the new Industrial Development Bureau, along with emerging investment opportunities.
United Arab Emirates:
Monday, November 26 - 2012 at 10:50
| Duration: 6:45
Audio: The DIFC Forum 2012 had the theme of 'The Shifting Centre of Gravity' and on that Phil Blizzard talks to Dr Farouk Soussa, Chief Economist - Middle East, Citi for his interpretation. The economist also talks about key factors which determine the price of oil and the impact of the US becoming energy self-sufficient. On the subject of major projects he calls for the need to question their sustainability and economic viability, and made calls for co-ordination to avoid 'follies in replication'
United Arab Emirates:
Sunday, November 25 - 2012 at 10:55
| Duration: 8:46
Audio: The theme for the 2012 DIFC Forum is 'The Shifting Centre of Gravity' and the essence of this is explained by H.E. Abdul Aziz al Ghurair, Chairman, DIFC Authority Board of Directors. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the event he gives his views of this shift, the role the DIFC can play with emerging markets and the importance of China, along with the key focus of the DIFC in 2013.
United Arab Emirates:
Wednesday, November 21 - 2012 at 13:26
| Duration: 3:45