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Kingdom of Saudia Arabia's first metro set to open
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's first metro project is set to transport more than 170,000 pilgrims over the four day Haj season this November. Operations and maintenance will be conducted by Serco, the company which runs the Dubai Metro. Phil Blizzard spoke with their MD Paul Anderson about the Makkah Metro project.
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Yas Hotel becomes the F1 hospitality pit stop
The iconic Yas Hotel, alongside the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, becomes very much a luxury hospitality pit stop with racing drivers and their team members staying in the hotel along with numerous celebrities and VIP guests. Phil Blizzard talks to Stephen Banks, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aldar Hotels about the impact on business of the racing weekend, the opening of Ferrari World and subsequent events on Yas Island.
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Oman attracts MICE organisers at Business Travel Show
The Sultanate of Oman has a rich heritage and diverse offerings, both natural and man-made, for the organisers of MICE events. In our final report from the Business Travel Show, Dubai, Phil Blizzard talks to Salim Bin Adey Al-Mamari, DG, Oman Tourism about the push to develop this tourism sector and the key role being played by national airline Oman Air.
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Luxury Hotels by DNATA on route with Royal Jet
Luxury hotels in exotic and vibrant locations with private flights onboard Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet form the basis of a peronalised vacation as Phil Blizzard discovered when he flew into the Luxury Hotels by Dnata stand at at the Business Travel Show.
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DNATA shiftings sands with Geolodge luxury tents
Luxury camping with self-sufficient energy driven eco-lodges will offer tourism a new perspective in the 'wilderness' of the UAE and Oman. Phil Blizzard at the Business Travel Show, Dubai spoke with Deborah Karen Bevan, Contracts Manager, Gulf Ventures about the signing, at the show, of their representation in the region of Geolodges and what they will offer.
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EmQuest offers social networking and more to corporate travellers
Tricia Escucha, Customer Solutions Manager, EmQuest talks to Phil Blizzard at the Business Travel Show, Dubai about Sabre Red and the unique features which can assist the travelling professional. These include social networking for the travel community with Agent Stream and Get There which is a corporate online booking tool.
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DNATA business solutions benefits corporate travel
DNATA Travel Services offer a number of business systems to aid corporate travel organisers and individuals. At the Business Travel Show Phil Blizzard spoke with Jitesh Surjani, Business Systems Manager, DNATA about the latest solutions, which range from keeping account of travel expenses to alerting staff 'out in the field' of impending critical situations.
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Visit Britain aims to boost MICE visitors
With more than seven thousand venues for MICE events the United Kingdom has plenty to offer travel management companies as Carol Maddison, Manager UAE, Visit Britain at the Business Travel Show explains to Phil Blizzard. The venues range from haunted castles to London's Excel, which is owned by ADNEC, Abu Dhabi.
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Dnata World Travel announce at Business Travel Show launch into India
Dnata World Travel at the Business Travel Show, Dubai announced they will be expanding their global reach by entering the Indian travel Market. Phil Blizzard spoke with Abdulla Tawakal, Senior VP, Corporate & Regional Network, Dnata Travel Services about their expansion, the time frame and the services they will be focusing on.
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TravelWise - 120 A380's for Emirates and the Business Travel Show
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at Raffles, Dubai looking at the latest travel news which includes Emirates and their A380 order, the relaunch of RAK Airlines, plus new hotels for Accor and the One & Only. In Travel Talk we look at the state of the corporate and business travel sector from the perspective of DNATA Travel Services with Ailsa Pollard, VP, Business Development, DNATA.
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DNATA services changing trends at Business Travel Show
Business travel trends in the region, and across the globe are changing, with an emphasis on saving travel spend. Phil Blizzard talks with Ailsa Pollard, VP, Business Development, DNATA, Dubai about their focus at this key event and how corporate travel organisers can benefit by attending. DNATA is a founding member of the Business Travel Show.
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Dubai Metro operations managed by Serco - the first anniversary
The day by day operation of the Dubai Metro is the responsibility of UK based company Serco who oversees the smooth running of the trains, passenger safety and comfort, staffing requirements and more, as directed by the RTA. Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Anderson, MD - Dubai Metro, Serco about their first year of operations.
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Movenpick Ibn Battuta Gate opens
As the first guests arrive Guy Epsom, Director of Business Development, Movenpick Resorts & Hotels talks to Phil Blizzard about the challenges of 'selling' a new hotel and provides an overview of what the Ibn Battuta Gate property has to offer.
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Hard Rock Cafe Dubai opening soon
The new Hard Rock Cafe Dubai located at Festival Centre is now on its final stage of completion. According to Philip Evans, Director Commercial & Retail Leasing, Al Futtaim Group Real Estate, this latest Dubai landmark will start operating next month. The brand new 26,400 square foot cafe will have the largest rock and roll shop and the largest guitar in the world.
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Region's first Pullman Hotel opens in Dubai
Built next to one of the world's biggest shopping malls, Pullman Mall of the Emirates Dubai opens its doors to the Middle East market. In this exclusive interview with Laurent Chaudet, GM of Pullman MoE Dubai, Phil Blizzard takes you on a special tour inside the 24-storey property.
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