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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.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 13 - 2013 at 12:57

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 12 - 2013 at 12:48

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).
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 12 - 2013 at 10:43

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, May 12 - 2013 at 10:34

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.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 08 - 2013 at 07:20

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.
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Qatar: Wednesday, April 24 - 2013 at 09:41

WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi opened by President Clinton

Video: The 13th World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit took place in Abu Dhabi with the theme "A Time for Leadership". President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker at the event, which attracted travel and tourism leaders from across the globe. Phil Blizzard reports on the summit which focused on some of the key issues facing the travel and tourism industry.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 11 - 2013 at 13:55

TravelWise Pt 4/4 - Jumeirah Vittaveli and the Maldives Tourism Minister

Video: In the concluding part of this TravelWise special Phil Blizzard island hops across to the Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort talking to both Graham Kiy, GM of the resort and the Maldives Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb Adul Gafoor about changing trends in source markets and the significance of the new service by Flydubai.
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Maldives: Sunday, April 07 - 2013 at 09:54

TravelWise Pt 3/4 - The Maldives and in the footsteps of Ibn Battuta continues

Video: TravelWise from the Maldives and Phil Blizzard continues his exploration of the 'Sultan Islands' by taking a look at what this tropical paradise has to offer under the water. He starts this part on a motor boat with sea views of Emboodhu Finolhu, home to the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, as he follows in the footsteps of the Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta.
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Maldives: Sunday, March 31 - 2013 at 13:14

TravelWise Pt 2/4 - The Maldives and in the footsteps of Ibn Batutta

Video: The arrival of Flydubai and the commencement of scheduled flights into Male, Republic of Maldives means the island resorts, like this one - Emboodhu Finolhu, home to the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, are more accessible. In this part, and following in the footsteps of the Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta, Phil Blizzard takes a look at what one of the 'Sultan Islands' has to offer.
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Maldives: Wednesday, March 27 - 2013 at 10:33

TravelWise Pt 1/4 - Flydubai to the Maldives and the latest Travel News

Video: TravelWise for March comes from 'The Sunny Side of Life - The Maldives' with Phil Blizzard joining Flydubai on their in-augural service to the capital Male and the travels onwards the island of Emboodhu Finolhu. On route he takes a look at the latest Travel News from across the region which includes the new international airport in Doha, a battery solution for the troubled Boeing 787 Dreamliner and digital newspapers for Flydubai.
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Maldives: Sunday, March 24 - 2013 at 14:53

IHG still growing after 50 years in the Middle East

Video: The InterContinental Group has been in the Middle East region for over 50 years and is still evolving. Pascal Guavi, COO, Middle East & Asia, IHG talks to Phil Blizzard about their numerous brands, including new entrant Indigo Hotels, their focus on the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with more than 5000 rooms in 22 hotels and how the group is develop brands for specific geographic regions.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, June 19 - 2012 at 09:25

Sofitel Burj Khalifa and Palm Jumeirah given green lights to open

Video: Following the launch of thier first hotel in the UAE capital luxury hotel group Sofitel will also be opening properities at two iconic locations in Dubai. Philippe Van Der Brought, Senior VP - Finance, Sofitel Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the parameters and requirements when deciding on future hotel openings and the importance of collaborating with the property owners. He also provides an insight into their developments in Dubai and the broader MENA region.
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, June 07 - 2012 at 10:32
The Hilton Resort Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah aims to be 'the affordable luxury destination'

Video: The emerging destination of Ras Al Khaimah in the northern emirates of the UAE has recently established an government body to oversee the development of their tourism sector. Phil Blizzard talks to Victor Louis, COO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority about their plans to increase room inventory from around 3000 to over 10,000 rooms in just four years, the opportunities for private sector investors in what has been very much a government domain and what he means by 'affordable luxury'.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 29 - 2012 at 14:39

Arabian Travel Market News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan

Video: A roundup of the key travel and tourism news stories from the Arabian Travel Market and beyond. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths gives an update on their development plans, the UAE apply for full membership status with the UN World Tourism Organisation. Qatar Airways announces new routes and Phil Blizzard talks to some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 02 - 2012 at 10:09
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