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Conservation central to Emirates Hotels' Al Maha Resort
Emirates Airline ventured into the hotel and resort sector 10 years ago, with the opening of the award winning Al Maha Resort and Spa in Dubai's desert. Tony Williams, Senior VP, Emirates Hotels & Resorts talks about the conservation work the company has done to reintroduce endangered species into the surrounding area, plus explains the reasons for handing Emirates' Dubai Marina hotel over to Marriott.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Emirates open Wolgan Valley, Australia
Emirates recently opened the Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in Australia's stunning Blue Mountains and is this edition's featured destination. TravelWise is presented by Phil Blizzard who concludes this edition with another hot travel tip and this time it's on the changing visa regulations for travellers to India.
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TravelWise pt 1 - Green Tourism in Dubai and new routes for Emirates
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi looking at the latest travel industry news, which includes new aircraft and new routes for Dubai's carriers, plus cruising around the Gulf with Royal Caribbean. Whilst Travel Talk looks at green tourism with Geoffrey Lipman, Assistant Secretary-General, United Nations World Travel Organisation.
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Lebanese Tourism sees big growth
Despite various conflicts and other upheavels in their recent history Lebanon has bounced back, in 2009, as a tourist destination. Phil Blizzard talks with Nada Sardouk, DG, Ministry of Tourism, Lebanon, about their rebound and what the country has to offer its visitors.
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F1 coverage gives Yas Hotel, Abu Dhabi worldwide exposure
A massive global audience not only saw the final F1 race of 2009 but also the Yas Hotel, the only one in the world with a F1 race track running through it. Stephen Banks, Director of Sales & Marketing, Aldar Hotels talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Tourism Summit, Dubai about their marketing strategy and the enormously valuable exposure gained from the F1 race.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Seawings over Dubai and travel tip on flights
The Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club is the new base for seaplane operator Seawings and in this part we sample a scenic flight over Dubai and also look at what the club offers. TravelWise is presented by Phil Blizzard who concludes this edition with another hot travel tip and this time it's how to get cheaper flights.
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TravelWise pt 1 - Yas Island Hotels, RAK Tourism and airline expansion
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club and in the latest travel industry news features a raft of new hotel openings on Abu Dhabi Yas Island and more new routes from regional airlines. Whilst Travel Talk looks at the marketing of Ras al Khaimah as tourism destination.
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Yas Island Rotana opens with grandstand F1 views
Overlooking the 'state of the art' Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, the latest hotel from Rotana offers a commanding vista. Phil Blizzard races to talk with Joe Batshoun, GM, Yas Island Rotana, who is in the driving seat to welcome their guests and other fans of motorsport.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Al Maha Desert Resort, Dubai and travel tip
The multi-award winning Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, operated by Emirates airline, is the featured destination this time. TravelWise, presented by Phil Blizzard, looks at what the traveller can expect and concludes this edition with another hot travel tip.
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TravelWise pt 1 - buoyant Gulf airlines and DTTAG
Travelwise with Phil Blizzard at the Emirates Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa and in the latest travel industry news buoyancy for regional air carriers, new routes on stream from low cost operators Fly Dubai and Jazeera, plus new hotels from Emaar's Address group. Whilst Travel Talk looks at the Dubai Travel & Tourism Agents Group, DTTAG.
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On board the train as Dubai Metro opens
AME Info is on board the first train to depart from the Nakheel Harbour & Tower station on 09-09-09 giving you a preview of what it is like to ride the metro. Phil Blizzard looks at the layout of the train with its different cabins and other features, as he rides the train.
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Dubai Metro fare and zone structure
Dubai Metro is set to roll out it debut services on 09-09-2009 with 10 stations operational on the red line. Phil Blizzard looks at the various options available with the RTA's Nol cards and tickets, along with the zone structure of this integrated transport system.
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Dubai Metro to open with just 10 stations
The Dubai Metro, which is due to commence services on September 9, will open with just 10 stations on the red line being ready for operation. Phil Blizzard spoke with H.E. Matter Al Tayer, Chairman and Executive Director, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), about the decisions behind which stations would open, the time frame for the remainder and why Jebel Ali station is not included in the initial phase.
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Dubai Metro to take the strain
The Dubai Metro is expected to relieve traffic on the roads of Dubai, once it begins operating in September 2009. Phil Blizzard looks at the world's longest fully automated transport system, which is the key component in Dubai's integrated transport network.
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Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa conservation concerns
Phil Blizzard takes a look at the Emirates award winning Al Maha Resort & Spa, Dubai, and what it means to tourism in the region. It's concerns and advancements in conservation means the project is now recognised alongside long established international reserves such as Yellowstone Park, USA and the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.
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