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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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TravelWise pt 2 - Hamburg, Emirates A380 and Beatlemania
The delivery centre for the Emirates A380 super jumbo, Beatlemania, summer festivals and grand buildings form the key elements of our feature destination - the northern Germany city of Hamburg. Travelwise is presented by Phil Blizzard who also offers a travel tip for drivers crossing the UAE and Oman border.
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TravelWise pt 1 - Emirates, Qatar Airways boost routes plus hotel sustainability in Oman
Travelwise with Phil Blizzard in Oman and in the latest travel industry news on regional carriers, Qatar Airways expands its services to Europe, Emirates announces new a destination for its A380 and Abu Dhabi's Elite Aviation lifts off to new destinations. Plus Travel Talk looks at hotel sustainability at the Six Senses Hideaway, Zighy Bay, Oman.
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Six Senses at Zighy Bay, Oman
The remote Zighy Bay on the eastern coastline of the Musandam Peninsula is the stunning location of the Six Senses Hideaway resort. Phil Blizzard negotiated the dusty mountain tracks to speak with general manager Rochelle Kilgariff about the challenges she faces with regards the location, the global economic slowdown and the seasonal downturn, as visitors try to beat the heat.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Mauritius, Rodriques and travel tips
The idyllic Indian Ocean islands which form the Republic of Mauritius are a very popular destination and in order to satisfy demand Emirates have increased the number of daily flights. TravelWise, presented by Phil Blizzard, looks at what the traveller can expect, not only on the main island but also on neighbouring Rodriques and concludes this edition with another hot travel tip.
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TravelWise pt 1 - Flydubai to India, Abu Dhabi connects Berlin and Royal Caribbean berths in Dubai
Travelwise with Phil Blizzard and in the latest travel industry news Four Seasons cancel Dubai, Ritz Carlton, DIFC, delayed but strong aviation development. Whilst Travel Talk looks at one of the fastest growing sectors of the industry, cruising, with leaders Royal Caribbean to start sailings out of Dubai.
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Thailand smiles to Middle East Tourism
The land of smiles is putting on an even bigger smile with its aim of increasing the number of Middle East travellers to the Kingdom. Juthaporn Rerngronasa, Deputy Governor, Marketing, Tourism Authority of Thailand talks to Phil Blizzard about their campaign to attract visitors from this region.
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Dubai Metro reveals fare structure and Nol cards
The long awaited fare structure for the Dubai Metro has been announced by H.E. Mattar Al Tayer, Chairman, RTA, Dubai who spoke to Phil Blizzard at the launch of the Nol cards. Four different cards will be available for passenger use across a unified transport system.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Emirates to Brazil and Thai Tourism travel tip
With Emirates flying directly to Brazil the South American continent is more accessible, so our featured destination this time, one of the furthest from Dubai, it is Argentina. TravelWise is presented by Phil Blizzard who concludes this edition with a hot travel tip from the Thai Tourism Authority.
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TravelWise pt 1 - flydubai takes off, luxury hotels by DNATA and free tickets on Emirates
TravelWise - a combination of travel news, industry views, a featured destination and travel tip. As Dubai's low cost carrier flydubai takes off Phil Blizzard looks at the destinations they serve, new routes from Jazeera Airways and free flights being offered by Emirates, along with a collection of luxury hotels by DNATA.
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Four Seasons Hotel captivates Istanbul
A luxury hotel in a former prison might have had a captive audience in the days of penal accommodation. However in the present economic climate it is a different, more challenging sort of sentence, excuse the pun, to fill the rooms. Tarek Mourad, GM, Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul Sultanahmed talks to Phil Blizzard about what the hotel offers, how they attract guests these days and the experience they offer.
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TravelWise pt 2 - Kenya and Etihad specials
In the second part of TravelWise Phil Blizzard looks at Kenya with Betty Ichan, from the Kenyan Tourism Board, who talks about safaris and migrations as well as the coastal attractions, and offers travel advice for visitors. We finish with the TravelWise hot travel tip - online bargain flights from Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways.
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TravelWise pt 1- Travel advice, news and industry talk
TravelWise - a combination of travel news, industry views, a featured destination and travel tip. In this part of May's edition Phil Blizzard looks at the latest advice with regards travel and swine flu and is joined by an industry expert Helen Mcloughlin, One North East, UK. They talk about the impact of the Emirates daily flight to Newcastle, the increase of travel and trade with the UAE and the importance of regional airports in the UK.
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