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Name your price for luxury at Dubai's Monarch Hotel
On-line bidding for suites, hotel rooms, spa treatments and even dining experiences at No 1 Sheikh Zayed Road Dubai is the innovative way the Monarch, Dubai, aims to tackle the summer downturn. Phil Blizzard looks at what is on offer and makes a bid for the Dhs49,000 per night Monarch Suite.
Flydubai finances Boeing 737s with GECAS
Ghaith al Ghaith, CEO, Flydubai, talks to Phil Blizzard about the financing deal with General Electric's aircraft financing and leasing business, GECAS, to finance four Boeing 737-300 aircraft worth $320m, for delivery before year end.
Rak FTZ revenue increase for Q1
A 16% increase in revenue during Q1, 2009, for the Ras al Khaimah Free Trade Zone is a significant growth in these challenging times. Oussama El Omari, CEO & DG, RAKFTZ talks to Phil Blizzard on that growth and their other latest news as they enter their 10th year of operation.
InterCon Dubai Festival City faces summer challenge
We look at the InterContinental Hotel Dubai Festival City and how it aims to beat the summer heat. Hotel occupancy across the region traditionally drops as high temperatures keep visitors away and this year, with the economic downturn, the challenge is even greater, reports Phil Blizzard.
Flydubai announce a trio of Indian routes
Despite the aviation industry being hit by the global downturn, Dubai's low cost carrier, Flydubai has announced it will be flying to India on a trio of routes. Phil Blizzard looks at the service being offered by Flydubai to Lucknow, Coimbatore and Chandigarh.
Return on investment key as IT takes boardroom centre stage
As IT budgets are slashed, technology is taking on more importance in the Middle East as companies look for greater integration and more return on investment. KS Parag, Regional Director (Middle East) at Value Added Distributor FVC, tells Rob Jones why it is so important that IT and business work closer together.
Dubai Metro opening time depends on the weather
The Dubai Metro is one of the largest constructions undertaken by the Government of Dubai and is on schedule for opening on September 9th, at a time to be determined by the weather! H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA explains and also talks to Phil Blizzard at the launch of the Nol cards about the fare structure.
Paris Hilton gives Dubai Festival City boost
Paris Hilton taking up residence at Dubai Festival City will give this retail, leisure and entertainment destination a significant increase in footfall, according to Tom Miles, Director of Shopping Malls, Al Futtaim Group Real Estate in this interview with Phil Blizzard.
Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana looks to hotel growth
Executive Views with Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana talks to Phil Blizzard on the reasons why the Middle East hotel chain was set up, what it can offer compared with international brands and looks at the future of Rotana and the hotels that are due to open, as well as those under construction.
Advertising world bask in Mediterranean sun at Cannes Lions
As the big names from the world of advertising gather in the French Resort of Cannes Phil Blizzard talks to Cannes Lions, CEO, Philip Thomas about how the 56th edition of the event is riding the economic storm. They also talk about the big name speakers like Kofi Annan, Bob Geldof, Sir Martin Sorrell and others from Microsoft, Google and Twitter to name just a few.
Cove Rotana Resort, RAK - beating the heat
Hotel occupancy across the region drops as high temperatures keep visitors away and this year the challenge is even greater. In a mini-series we look at several hotels to see how they aim to beat the summer heat, starting with the brand new Cove Rotana Resort, Ras al Khaimah.
From Paris the Dubai Airshow 2009 looks at breaking records
'More exhibitors than the last show' is the prediction of Alison Weller, Director, Aerospace, Fairs & Exhibitions, organisers of the Dubai Airshow. From the Paris Airshow she talks to Phil Blizzard about order books and what can be expected at the Dubai Airshow.
IHG Dubai Festival City embraces Twitter
The Twitter message said find 'Paris in Dubai' and off went Phil Blizzard to discover why the Intercontinental Hotel Group are using social networking as a marketing tool. Rob Singleton, PR Executive explains how they are using Twitter and Facebook.
Kenya migration and bargain tickets from Etihad
TravelWise, pt 2, looks at safaris and wildlife migrations, as well as the coastal resorts, in the featured destination, Kenya. Phil Blizzard talks to Betty Ichan, Kenyan Tourism Board for useful travel information to the country and finishes the programme with a hot travel tip - online bargain flights from Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways.
Property Talk - Relocations out of Dubai increasing
Mike Bridge and Phil Blizzard offer some useful tips on the procedures involved in buying property overseas as the region sees more people relocating. Property Talk also looks as some bargain basement prices on properties, due to foreclosures, and also look at UAE property auctions.
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