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High MICE yield for Hilton Hotels across the Gulf
Hilton Hotels and Resorts in the Arabian Peninsula region derive 50% of their revenue from the MICE sector. Guy Epsom, Regional Director, Sales & Marketing, Hilton Hotels, talks to Phil Blizzard on how this is achieved and the way trends are changing.
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Movenpick Middle East to catch MICE market
With a downturn in leisure tourism many hotel groups are looking at the MICE market to boost revenues. Toufic Tamim, VP Sales & Marketing, Movenpick Hotels & Resorts, Middle East talks to Phil Blizzard on the ways they will increase their MICE business.
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Dubai RTA Marine Agency displays new water transport
Mohammad Obaid al Mulla, CEO, Marine Agency, RTA takes us on a tour around one of their new style abras and talks to Phil Blizzard about the new services they plan to operate on the waters of Dubai.
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Thai delights attract GCC travellers
The closure last November 2008 of Bangkok international airport by domestic demonstrations had a major impact on tourism to the "Land of Smiles'. Phil Blizzard talks to Pasan Teparak, Royal Thai Consulate General, Dubai, about the measures for safe travel and the importance of visitors from this region to the tourism and MICE industry in Thailand.
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EmQuest embraces Sabre
The world's leading travel technology solution provider Sabre recently signed a 10 year deal with EmQuest, the travel distribution unit of Emirates airline. Phil Blizzard talks to Naz Nizari, Snr VP - EmQuest about the benefits and usage of such technology, as well as the services offered by EmQuest.
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Attracting tourism in to Saudi Arabia
Andrew Cowen, CEO of Saudi Arabian airline Sama, talks about Islamic aviation and how the company geared up for Hajj. Phil Blizzard reports on how the airline is trying to make visiting Saudi Arabia easier.
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Hilton goes worldwide with MICE offers
Hilton Hotels are embracing technology to enable swifter and smoother booking options for their clients, as Guy Epsom, Regional Director, S&M, Arabian Peninsula, Hilton Hotels, explains to Phil Blizzard at the Business Travel Show, Dubai, plus the offer of some nice gadgets for MICE bookers.
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Marhaba meet and greet goes online
Marhaba the popular 'meet and greet' service at Dubai International Airport launched an on-line booking service at the Business Travel Show, Dubai. Phil Blizzard logged on and clicked away to discover more about this on-line facility with Jon Conway, DSVP, Airport Operations, DNATA.
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Tour Emirates Terminal 3 at Dubai Airport
Take a tour of the new terminal at Dubai International Airport which has opened for passengers flying on Emirates. Phil Blizzard gives you an insight to the exciting Emirates Terminal 3 - coming across , gardens with flowing water, two hotels with swimming pools plus a multitude of check-in facilities.
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Emirates Terminal 3 opens at Dubai Airport
Emirates Terminal 3 opens at Dubai International Airport providing Emirates passengers with a 'state of the art' facility. Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports talks to Phil Blizzard about the testing prior to opening, what passengers can expect and future developments.
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On board the A380: Economy class
The lower deck of the Emirates Airbus A380 has 399 seats in 3-4-3 configuration in what is the widest cabin in the world. In this feature Phil Blizzard looks at what economy passengers, flying on the main deck, can expect from Emirates.
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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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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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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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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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