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Arabian Hotel Investment Conference looks at collaboration and innovation
Video: The theme for this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, organised by MEED and The Bench, was 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape'. With collaboration and innovation Phil Blizzard reports from Madinat Jumeirah at the event which saw the participation of regional and global hotel brands, investors and hotel owners.
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Hilton Worldwide to open 7,000 rooms in KSA
Video: Hilton Worldwide are to become one of the largest hotel operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a programme of 14 properties and almost 7,000 rooms in the next two years. At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the expansion plans across the region and how they are adapting to the changing landscape.
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IFA Hotel Investments regional developments and leadership award
Video: Joe Sita provides an overview of the development of their projects in the GCC region and gives his view on adapting to the changing hospitality landscape. Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) he also expresses what it means to their organisation for their CEO, Mr Talal Jassim Al-Bahar to receive the AHIC 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Rixos Hotel Dubai opens on Palm Jumeirah
The latest hotel to open on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai is the Rixos and the first in the region for the luxurious hotel brand from Turkey. Phil Blizzard went for an inspection and to find out how a new brand is marketed in a location of established hospitality players and what the plans are for Rixos in this region.
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Metro Green Line in Dubai a significant achievement in 2011
The opening on 11-11-2011 of the Dubai Metro's Green Line signified another big development in the infrastructure of the Emirate. Phil Blizzard rides the train, highlighting the major aspects of the 23km Green Line 18, which intersects with the Red Line at two stations.
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Exclusive Preview: St Regis resort, Saadiyat Island
The St Regis resort on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi marks the arrival of the brand's first hotel into the Middle East. In an exclusive preview of this elegant property Phil Blizzard talks to John Pelling, GM, St Regis, Saadiyat about the history of the brand, what it stands for and some key features of this development, which features residential properties alongside the hotel.
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Onboard the Boeing 787 Dreamliner at the Dubai Airshow
The new Boeing 787 Dreamliner is described as the aircraft of the future with numerous innovations, including the use of carbon composites in the mainframes and wings. This lightweight material offers advantages to both the airline operator and their passengers as Phil Blizzard discovered when he went on board this impressive aircraft.
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Costa cruises sails out of Dubai with significant growth
Cruise tourism out of Dubai is growing at a significant rate and major operators are enhancing their services to cater for this demand. Gianni Onorato, President, Costa Crociere talks to Phil Blizzard at the Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention about their development plans for this region and beyond.
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Dubai cruising hub attracts global operators and visitors to Seatrade convention
The Seatrade Middle East Cruise Convention sailed into Dubai with expert cruise industry speakers from across the globe on board. They key focus of the forum was the development of cruise tourism in the Middle East, which despite the issue of piracy in the Indian Ocean, contributes vastly to the economy of Dubai. Phil Blizzard reports from the event which was hosted by the Government of Dubai's Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing
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Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah now open for guests
The latest property in the Middle East portfolio of European luxury hospitality brand Kempinski has opened on Palm Jumeirah, Dubai with a combination of hotel suites, penthouses and private villas. Phil Blizzard visited the luxury five star Kempinski Hotel & Residences Palm Jumeirah, Dubai to preview the hotel and spoke with the general manager Mr Burkhard Wolter, who also talks about the expansion of the brand.
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Hospitality on Palm Jumeirah slowly opening to guests
Three years on from the opening of Atlantis The Palm Jumeirah and AME Info looks, from a tourism perspective, at the way this iconic man-made island is evolving. Phil Blizzard talks to hospitality expert Mike Scully about the ROI for developers, who is investing and the introduction of apartment hotels.
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Sheikh Mohammed inaugurates Dubai Metro Green Line
The 23Km long Green Line of the Dubai Metro is now open to the public following its inauguration by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. In this the first of a series of reports Phil Blizzard, at the official opening, looks at the operation of the Green Line and who it will serve.
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Dubai tourism is too 'one dimensional' says hospitality expert
This travel and tourism special looks at the 2011 first half performance for Dubai and Abu Dhabi, both which appeared to benefit from the uprising in the MENA region. Phil Blizzard talks to hospitality expert Mike Scully, MD, Seven Tides who predicts a strong H2 and makes a call for a more diverse approach to tourism in Dubai. He says opportunities are being missed by not embracing numerous sectors - ranging from those which focus on special family resorts to adventure tourism, singles holidays and also ones for the older generation.
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Hospitality sector break the fast with Iftar offerings
A Ramadan focus from the perspective of the hospitality sector. Phil Blizzard looks at the preparations of the important fast-breaking Iftar meal and talks to Hussein Hachem, GM, Al Bustan Rotana Hotel, Dubai about the significance and importance of their offerings.
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Emirates launch smart phone boarding card
Emirates have launched their smart phone boarding pass service to all passengers who utilise their on-line check-in facility for flights out of Dubai. Phil Blizzard armed with a smart phone visits Emirates Terminal 3 for a hi-tech check-in with Don Surrendra, Manager Airport Services Product Development, Emirates.
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