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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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Aloft Hotel Abu Dhabi gears up for exhibition season
Ideally located for convenient access to the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, the Aloft Abu Dhabi will be looking towards a busy conference and exhibition season. Phil Blizzard takes a look at this new funky hotel.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Munich to Salzburg and iPhone Travel Tip
The Bavarian capital, Munich, is one of the most popular summer destinations for Arab travellers from the GCC. Phil Blizzard looks at what this German city has to offer and concludes this edition of TravelWise with a tip on how to reduce your iPhone bills when travelling.
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Frasers Hospitality expansion plans in the GCC
Singapore based Frasers Hospitality are increasing their operations in the Middle East with their luxury five star serviced apartments. Phil Blizzard, in part two of this interview, talks to Guus Bakker, COO, Frasers Hospitality, EMEA, on their expansion plans in the region, Asia and Europe.
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Travelwise Pt 1 -A visit to Munich, Emirates Airlines new destinations and Dnata's travel packages this summer.
Travelwise Part 1 takes you to the third largest city in Germany, Munich, famous for its impressive architecture, landscapes and delectable cuisines. In the programme, Phil Blizzard also looks into the expansion of regional airlines, their latest aircraft and new routes. In Travel Talk, we take a peek at the travel packages offered this season.
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Frasers Hospitality opens Dubai property
The first five star Fraser Suites serviced apartment has opened in Dubai targeting business and leisure travellers. Phil Blizzard talks to Guus Bakker, COO, Frasers Hospitality, EMEA, on what they offer to make them different in this somewhat crowded hospitality sector.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Philippines and travel documents backup
The award winning Philippines form the featured travel destination in this edition of TravelWise. Phil Blizzard looks at what the nation of islands has to offer and concludes this edition with another hot travel tip - this time how to back-up those important travel documents.
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TravelWise pt 1 - Maktoum International Airport, Green Travel Awards and Qatar Airways flies to South America
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at Amwaj Rotana Dubai looking at the latest travel news which includes the opening of Dubai's second airport, new routes for Gulf carriers and the Green Tourism Awards, Dubai. In Travel Talk we look at the state of the industry from a wholesale perspective with Destinations of the World.
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Park Hyatt wins top Dubai Green Tourism Award
The debut Dubai Tourism Awards saw top honours going to the Park Hyatt for their achievements. Majid Al Marri, Director, Hotel Classification, DTCM and the Awards Committee Vice President talks to Phil Blizzard about their drive for green tourism and the significance of the awards to both hotels and travellers to Dubai.
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Armani Hotel, Dubai occupancy soars to 85%
Now into its second month of operation the world's first Armani Hotel has seen suite occupancy reach 85%, says a delighted Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group and Emaar Hotels & Resorts. He talks to Phil Blizzard about the allure of this prime piece of hospitality real estate in Downtown Burj Khalifa and also what is available for the business professional, including the Armani Club.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Fiji and access to airport lounges
Paradise islands in the South Pacific Seas form the featured travel destination in this edition of TravelWise. Phil Blizzard looks at what Fiji has to offer and concludes this edition with another hot travel tip - this time 'how to access airport lounges without having to fly Business Class'.
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A first look inside Ferrari World Abu Dhabi
Mystery surrounds what is under the gigantic red roof of the world's first Ferrari World theme park - and the biggest indoor park anywhere - and in this, our first report from inside, we reveal what one of its many attractions will offer. From a reduced scale Ferrari 250 California Spider Phil Blizzard talks to Claus Frimand, GM, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, about the theme park and the Bella Italy attraction.
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TravelWise pt 1 - World Travel Awards, Armani Hotel, and new routes for Gulf carriers
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at Madinat Jumeirah looking at the latest travel news which includes new routes for Gulf carriers, the World Travel Awards and the Armani Hotel Dubai. In Travel Talk veteran hospitality expert Mike Scully makes a call to the international brands to contribute to the local economy.
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