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Dubai Festival City opening for InterContinental
Highly visible on the Creekside skyline, the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City opened with a Grand Gala event featuring Kool & The Gang. Phil Blizzard joined the party and also spoke with Area GM Tom Meyer.
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Virgin astronauts tour space
Just a few years ago space was fantasy for all but the few astronauts who blasted out of the earth's atmosphere. In 2009, Virgin Galactic begins its space tourism service. Rob Jones gazes into a galaxy far, far away.
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Sivilised flights to the UK
'Sivilised' is the slogan of fledgling airline Silverjet who have begun a business class only service - connecting Luton, UK with Dubai. Phil Blizzard talks with Silverjet Chairman Peter Owen and samples the service, albeit only on the ground.
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Tales of an ancient land
Human settlement in the United Arab Emirates dates back thousands of years, to a time when the climate was less harsh than it is today. Dr Walid Yassin, Head of Al Ain Museum, uncovers the mysteries of the UAE's past, and the ancient falaj irrigation systems that are still in use today.
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Living with lions
Always wanted to live among exotic animals with monkeys swinging past your window? It may one day be a possibility at Al Ain Zoo. Director Mark Craig looks at the zoo's future plans and conservation work.
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Al Ain: the oasis city
With its leafy oasis and the panoramic views from Jebel Hafeet, Al Ain is the UAE's most spectacular city. Now it is further increasing its tourism potential with a new night zoo safari.
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ME tourism saturation
Saturation will happen in the Middle East hotel market, but things will eventually stabilise, according to Imad Elias, Corporate VP & COO, Rotana Hotels. So where are the key growth markets, and what kind of tourists will be coming here?
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Dubai tourism revolution
Dubai's tourism sector will see a revolution in the kind of hotels and hotel experience offered, according to Russell Sharp, Managing Partner, The Mezze Group. But why is this revolution needed, and what will it bring?
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A slice of the sun
Can't afford a desert island but want a holiday home in the sun? David Clifton, MD, Interval International EMEA reveals the opportunity of timeshare and fractional ownership.
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The splendour of Korea
Korea is increasingly attracting business travellers from the Middle East, but what attractions are there for leisure tourists? And how easy is it to get into North Korea?
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Surfing to .travel
The new internet domain .travel aims to regulate tourism-related websites, creating a dedicated space for legitimate operators and destinations. But will www.paris.travel end up as the site for Paris France, Paris Texas or Paris Hilton?
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Dubai tourism correction
Dubai's hospitality sector will face a sharp correction in the medium term, according to hospitality consultant Guy Wilkinson. A huge amount of new properties are set to open but previously steep increases in visitor numbers are starting to level off.
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James Hogan, CEO Etihad
What plans does Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan have for the airline? And is there any chance that Etihad and Emirates will merge?
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Tulip's Golden future
Amine Moukarzel, Senior VP MENA, Golden Tulip Hotels looks at tourism prospects in the region, and whether certain tourism markets are becoming oversaturated.
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A Space Odyssey
With outer space becoming the next tourist destination, what kind of experience will it be? Robert "Hoot" Gibson, NASA Space Shuttle Commander considers what kind of entertainment will be on offer at a five-star space resort of the future.
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