HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum

Emirates A380 plus big Airbus order

"The A380 flight was exciting, but I was struck by the onboard experience", HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum told the VIP audience at a special ceremony in Hamburg, as Emirates Airlines received their first Airbus A380. The Chairman of Emirates also announced another big order, 60 more aircraft, from the European manufacturer.
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Germany: Sunday, August 03 - 2008 at 08:36
Turk & Caicos Islands at AHIC 2008

Turks and Caicos Investment Opportunities

The Turks & Caicos Islands offer potential investors a variety of options for their global portfolio. Phil Blizzard talks to the tourist board's Executive Chairman, Hon Wayne Garland, about this slice of paradise in the Caribbean.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 29 - 2008 at 14:11
Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, QE2 Enterprises, Nakheel Hotels

QE2 for Palm Jumeirah, Dubai

Cunard's transatlantic liner QE2, the 'Grand Lady of the Seas', will be the literal flagship for Nakheel Hotels once she is moored at Palm Jumeirah. Phil Blizzard spoke to Manfred Ursprunger, CEO, QE2 Enterprises, Nakheel Hotels.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 15 - 2008 at 09:32
Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports with Phil Blizzard

Dubai Airport to avoid Terminal 5 fiasco

Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks about avoiding the Heathrow Terminal 5 scenario with the opening of the new terminal at Dubai International Airport. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about Dubai World Central's new mega-sized airport, the Al Maktoum International Airport, at Jebel Ali.
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United Arab Emirates: Sunday, June 01 - 2008 at 10:18
ATM 2008 and participant from China

Arabian Travel Market - Day 3

The latest travel news, a key interview with John Felix, Senior VP, Emirates Holidays, plus destination reports from all four points of the world feature in this programme presented by Phil Blizzard from the AME Info studio within the Emirates globe at the Arabian Travel Market
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United Arab Emirates: Thursday, May 08 - 2008 at 20:47
Colouful ATM

Arabian Travel Market - Day 2

The latest travel news, a visit to Singapore and a key interview with Julie Shields, MD, Jumeirah Living feature in this programme presented by Phil Blizzard from the AME Info studio at the Arabian Travel Market.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, May 07 - 2008 at 19:17
Official delegation at the ATM

Arabian Travel Market - Day 1

From the AME Info studio at the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard presents a special programme which features a key interview with Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports, a visit to the colourful destination of Nepal, as well as the latest travel news.
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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, May 06 - 2008 at 19:03
Phil Blizzard talking with Marc Dardenne

Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group

In an address with Marc Dardenne, CEO, The Address, Hotels & Resorts, Phil Blizzard discovers what this Emaar venture will offer over and above other luxury hotel groups.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, May 05 - 2008 at 18:53
Tourist dhow off Telegraph Island, Musandam

Musandam, Oman - the Fjords of Arabia

Wanderlust took Phil Blizzard to the Omani enclave of Musandam, the Fjords of Arabia. This travelogue looks at how to hire a boat, to search for dolphins, try delicious local breads and enjoy the heritage - all just a few hours away from Dubai.
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Oman: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 10:49
Dayne lim Kok Chun, Product Development Division Director, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority

Abu Dhabi's tourism incentive

The importance of MICE (Meetings, Conventions, Incentives and Exhibitions) to Abu Dhabi, how it will develop this sector of the tourism industry and what it can offer that other Gulf destinations cannot. Some of the questions put to Dayne Lim Kok Chun, Product Development Division Director, Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority at GITBM (Gulf Incentive, Business Travel & Meetings Exhibition).
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, April 14 - 2008 at 11:27

InterContinental back in Dubai

Following the opening, earlier in the year, of the InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City, Tom Meyers, Area GM, talks to Phil Blizzard about having the brand presence back in the city and what the new creekside hotel has to offer.
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United Arab Emirates: Monday, February 18 - 2008 at 15:22
Michael Simon, Divisonal SVP, Corporate Communication, Emirates

Emirates - 2007 'A Benchmark of Things to Come'

A multitude of new destinations, massive aircraft orders and more made 2007 a big year for Emirates. Michael Stuart Simon, Divisional VP, Corporate Communications, Emirates reflects back with Phil Blizzard before reviewing the year ahead.
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United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, February 06 - 2008 at 14:23
InterContinental Hotel, Dubai Festival City

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, January 22 - 2008 at 23:23
Space tourists will experience weightlessness for a few minutes before flying back to earth

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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Sunday, December 30 - 2007 at 12:52
Silverjet aircraft lands in Dubai

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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United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 20 - 2007 at 21:45