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WTTC Global Summit, Abu Dhabi opened by President Clinton
Video: The 13th World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit took place in Abu Dhabi with the theme "A Time for Leadership". President Bill Clinton was the keynote speaker at the event, which attracted travel and tourism leaders from across the globe. Phil Blizzard reports on the summit which focused on some of the key issues facing the travel and tourism industry.
Dubai attracts the the biggest boyz toyz
Video: Despite a global recession the luxury retail sector appears to be booming, with no shortage of innovative products available to those with a big bank account. Armed with an open cheque Phil Blizzard goes on a shopping spree - the lowest priced items being a gold plated iPad and matching iPhone at Dhs.45,000/- and at the top of the scale, millions of dirhams for limited edition sports cars.
Forex update, Gold suffers as North Korea tensions rise
Get our take on how weak US labour market data and aggressive monetary easing from the Bank of Japan will impact markets this week. Gold also suffered from news coming out of North Korea, falling to $1,550 at one point, as people turn to other more liquid assets.
DIFC Courts - a global centre to resolve disputes
Video: Described as "One of the most significant changes in the justice system across the region" Mark Beer, Registrar, DIFC Courts explains how the court is now able to resolve dispute from anywhere across the world. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about their Pro Bono Programme and what the DIFC Court can offer SMEs, and in particular their "fast track route" to debt collection.
TravelWise Pt 4/4 - Jumeirah Vittaveli and the Maldives Tourism Minister
Video: In the concluding part of this TravelWise special Phil Blizzard island hops across to the Jumeirah Vittaveli Resort talking to both Graham Kiy, GM of the resort and the Maldives Tourism Minister Ahmed Adeeb Adul Gafoor about changing trends in source markets and the significance of the new service by Flydubai.
Dubai World Central announces start date for passenger flights
Video: Dubai Airports has announced that Dubai World Central will start to receive passenger flights from 27th October 2013. Phil Blizzard reports on the commencement of flights into what will become the world's largest airport. Launch airlines include the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Nas Air and Central European based Wizz Air who will be launching services into Dubai from four cities - Budapest, Bucharest, Sofia and Kiev.
Emirates and Qantas A380s fly into Concourse A
Video: On the day that Emirates and Qantas commence their historic partnership, with the Australian carrier flying to London via Dubai International Airport, we take a look at the construction of Concourse A. This, the world's first airport terminal dedicated to the Airbus A380, will be used by both airlines which offer the largest joint fleet of A380s and in this report Phil Blizzard talks to Paul Griffiths, CEO, Dubai Airports.
TravelWise Pt 3/4 - The Maldives and in the footsteps of Ibn Battuta continues
Video: TravelWise from the Maldives and Phil Blizzard continues his exploration of the 'Sultan Islands' by taking a look at what this tropical paradise has to offer under the water. He starts this part on a motor boat with sea views of Emboodhu Finolhu, home to the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, as he follows in the footsteps of the Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta.
TravelWise Pt 2/4 - The Maldives and in the footsteps of Ibn Batutta
Video: The arrival of Flydubai and the commencement of scheduled flights into Male, Republic of Maldives means the island resorts, like this one - Emboodhu Finolhu, home to the Taj Exotica Resort and Spa, are more accessible. In this part, and following in the footsteps of the Arabic explorer Ibn Battuta, Phil Blizzard takes a look at what one of the 'Sultan Islands' has to offer.
The Social Engagement Optimisation shift - a new normal?
Video: We have, for many years, understood the importance of SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) as a way of driving traffic and promoting a digital space. Now a new kind of SEO is emerging - Social Engagement Optimisation. Steven Bond spoke to Scott Hicks, Client Partner at Facebook Mena, about Facebook's work with large companies in the region, and the reality that people trust other people more than brands.
TravelWise Pt 1/4 - Flydubai to the Maldives and the latest Travel News
Video: TravelWise for March comes from 'The Sunny Side of Life - The Maldives' with Phil Blizzard joining Flydubai on their in-augural service to the capital Male and the travels onwards the island of Emboodhu Finolhu. On route he takes a look at the latest Travel News from across the region which includes the new international airport in Doha, a battery solution for the troubled Boeing 787 Dreamliner and digital newspapers for Flydubai.
Forex update, Dollar still capitalising on Euro questions
Watch our weekly forex update and find out why we are still bearish on the yen and the euro, and why stock markets are suffering from pricing in Eurozone negativity. We also take a look at where the opportunities in the FX market lie in this coming week before the Easter break.
Adrian Bradley, CFO, Jumeirah Group - Global expansion continues
Video: This edition of Executive Views has one of the finest views as Phil Blizzard talks to Adrian Bradley, Chief Financial Officer, Jumeirah Group at their Vittaveli Resort in the heart of the Indian Ocean. With the launch of the Flydubai service to Male he talks about the important source markets for their two resorts in the Maldives, the opening of new hotels in Kuwait and Baku during 2013 and summarises their business in 2012, which was "phenomenal in Dubai".
MEED Iraq Energy Projects Conference to open in Dubai
Video: With energy projects worth more than US$70 billion over the next 3 years Iraq is, perhaps, the most important market in this sector. Adal Mirza, Gulf Correspondent, Energy & Industry, MEED talking to Phil Blizzard provides an overview of the major projects and what the key topics will be at the forthcoming MEED Iraq Energy Projects conference.
Gulf Craft largest ever superyacht - The Majesty 155
Video: The largest superyacht to be constructed by the UAE's Gulf Craft company is to be The Majesty 155. On board the slightly smaller Majesty 125 Phil Blizzard talks to Erwin Bamps, COO, Gulf Craft about the global demand for superyachts and how the regional market is maturing and even looking for even larger boats. He talks about the key drivers in the superyacht market and also the significant growth for the much smaller craft, which is the mainstay of business for the company which is now into its 31st year of operations.
