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Peru a captivating destination at the Arabian Travel Market
Video: Commenting on Peru's most famous attraction - Machu Picchu the Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger said "I'm completely bowled over". At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard, also bowled over, spoke to Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, Director, Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism, Peru for the key information on travel to this South American country. Watch to view the attractions and find out about flying time, visa requirements and where to stay.
Spain's Melia Hotel group looks at UAE expansion
Video: With 350 hotels worldwide and just one in the GCC Spain's Melia Hotels are looking at the Middle East with the aim of having 10 hotels in Dubai by 2020. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Maria Zarraluqui, VP Development Worldwide, Melia Hotels International explains their development strategy, market positioning and the challenges they face as a new entrant in this region.
Overview of Hilton Worldwide ME&A expansion and development
Video: The regional landscape for Hilton Worldwide and their numerous brands is the focus of this interview at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference with Rudi Jagersbacher, President, ME&A, Hilton Worldwide. Talking to Phil Blizzard he discusses their development pipeline for their various brands - Warldof Astoria, Conrad, Doubletree and Hilton, along with the importance of their loyalty programme because of the competition from Online Travel Agents (OTAs).
Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Aiways talks the Dreamliner and Boeing 777 orders to be signed Paris Airshow
Video: The Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, Akbar al Baker talks to Phil Blizzard about the Boeing Dreamliner debacle and reveals his feelings when the revolutionary aircraft was grounded. He talks about their expansion plans, new routes and also reveals to AME Info that the airline will be ordering new Boeing 777s at the Paris Airshow.
Forex update, is the US dollar surge sustainable
Get our take on whether the surge in the dollar is sustainable, given market rumours and upcoming data, and where the Yen is likely to go.
Egypt tourism boost with live webcams
Video: Displays in major European cities showing live webcam feeds from the major tourist attractions across Egypt is to form a major role in their strategy to grow visitor numbers. Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zaazou, Minister of Tourism, Arab Republic of Egypt talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about their development plans and projected figures for visitor arrivals.
President & COO, Ritz Carlton Pt 2 - Development pipeline
Video: Herve Humler, President & COO, Ritz-Carlton talks to Phil Blizzard about the brand philosophy of this luxury hospitality group. He also talks about their development pipeline in the Middle East region and the importance of the BRIC countries for future expansion.
Forex update, Gold moves up on market data
With the ECB cutting interest rates to their lowest levels ever, and the US non-farm payroll figures coming in alongside a swathe of UK and Europe economic data markets have a lot to look at going forward. Also, will Gold be boosted by the global liquidity trade.
President & COO, Ritz Carlton Pt 1 - 15 years in the UAE
Video: Herve Humler, President & COO, Ritz-Carlton talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the luxury hotel group with-in the UAE. Talking at the new Ritz Carlton, Dubai he gives his views of the development of the luxury hotel sector in Dubai and the importance of the various stakeholders in driving tourism forward.
Qatar Tourism - Developing the MICE sector, along with culture and sport
Video: The FIFA World Cup is probably one of the largest events in the MICE sector of the travel and tourism industry and with Qatar hosting the 2022 event we speak with Abdulla Malalla Al Bader, Director, Qatar Tourism Authority. He talks to Phil Blizzard about their hotel pipeline, the range of sporting events which they host, the cultural attractions and the importance of the MICE sector.
Annual Investment Meeting, Dubai to focus on Emerging Markets and FDI
Video: The 3rd Annual Investment Conference, Dubai will focus on the Future Economic Landscape, the Impact of FDI and the Economic Prospects for Frontier & Emerging Markets. Phil Blizzard talks to Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Annual Investment Organizing Committee about the key focus of the congress and who will be attending. He also talks about the real estate market and the investment aspects of that sector.
Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Pt 2 - From Munich to the UAE
Video: Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers talks about her journey in the male dominated world of a hotel management. She talks to Phil Blizzard about her career development - from hotel trainee in Munich to becoming the first female manager of a Middle East hotel and onto the prestigious Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.
Forex update, Gold levels rise slightly following mass drop off
Markets are looking out for the US and UK to release Q1 GDP, while the Eurozone will release the early April PMI numbers. Gold, meanwhile, has recovered slightly from its mammoth drop off on Monday, with lows trying to touch $1,300, as it looks to be touching $1,425 levels on Friday we find what resistance levels investors should be looking out for.
Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Pt 1- The MICE sector
Video: Phil Blizzard talks to Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers about the importance of hosting the 2013 Global Summit for the World Travel & Tourism Council, which attracted President Bill Clinton and reveals what he took away when he left the hotel!. She also talks about the importance of the MICE sector which generates 35% of their business revenues and how that is expected to grow.
Forex update, stocks drive markets
Watch our weekly update and get our take on how far we think USDJPY can go as we expect a slew of economic data from across markets, if stocks can continue to make record highs and what this all means for Gold prices both in Yen and Dollars.
