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Kenya tourism offers value for money
The Honourable Najib Balala, Minister of Tourism, Kenya talks to Phil Blizzard about the attractions of this colourful East African country for Middle East visitors and also looks at the strong ties with the Gulf Region.
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Cyprus to attract Middle East visitors
The birthplace of the Greek goddess, Aphrodite, the Mediterranean Island of Cyprus, has stunning scenery, friendly people and affordable accommodation - ranging from village farmhouses to luxury hotels. Phil Blizzard reports from the Arabian Travel Market on the marketing campaign set to woo visitors from the Middle East.
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Emaar Hospitality adds French Chateaux to Address portfolio
One of the most enchanting announcements at the Arabian Travel Market was from Emaar Hospitality and their new French Connection. Phil Blizzard spoke with Marc Dardenne, CEO, Emaar Hospitality Group about the Domaine de Lavagnac, in Languedoc-Roussillon, South of France and its features, which include a golf course, vineyards, spas and residential units.
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Fairmont - Raffles looking at Gulf expansion
Regional expansion of Fairmont Hotels in the Middle East is underway in various locations, explains James Kaplan, Snr VP, Global Development, EMEA & India, Fairmont-Raffles Hotels International. At AHIC he talks to Phil Blizzard.
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Aldar racing ahead with hotel projects
"The biggest challenge is finding the right staff," says Paul Bell, Managing Director, Aldar Hotels and Hospitality, as it races against time to finish its Yas Island developments in time for the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on November 1st. Speaking with Phil Blizzard at AHIC, he also talks about the other hotel projects in the Abu Dhabi developer's portfolio.
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Rotana races to open 67 hotels despite tough climate
As the company races to open 67 hotels by 2012, including two close to Abu Dhabi's new Formula 1 track that must be ready in time for November's inaugural race, Michael Marshall, Corporate VP, Sales & Marketing, Rotana Hotels, outlines the group's strategy in the tough economic climate. Speaking to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) about its marketing strategy, he discusses the opening of new Dubai and Abu Dhabi properties, the Cove in Ras Al Khaimah, the challenges the company faces and its pipeline of new hotel developments.
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Baumgarten talks on surviving the storm
Jean Claude Baumgarten, President, World Travel & Tourism Council talks to Phil Blizzard on how to survive the economic storm, how the Gulf region is in a stronger position than most, plus the imapct of swine flu. He also provides a few tips on economical survival.
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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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