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Emrill offers property management services online
Landlords and home owners living overseas can now manage their properties online using a customer portal developed by Integrated Facilities Management (FM) organisation Emrill. Phil Blizzard talks to Ben Churchill, MD, Emrill Services LLC the customer experience and what the portal offers.
Sustainability key to development of Dubai Airports
An insight to the robust sustainability plans to make the Dubai Airports greener is given by Anita Mehra, VP Marketing & Corporate Communications, Dubai Airports. These include the banning of Chapter 3 aircraft from Dubai International Airport to staff programmes on saving energy.
Android OS most vulnerable says Symantec
Tablets using the Android operating system are the most venerable to attack by malware and other intruders says Dale Zabriskie, Principal Technologist, Symantec in conversation with Phil Blizzard. He also predicts an explosion in the use of apps which will mimic the intrusions seen on PC's and gives an insight on Symantec endeavours to keep ahead of the cyber criminals.
Lufthansa upgrades Middle East services ahead of summer demands
The Middle East is an important market for most international airlines and with the busy summer season on the horizon we look at what some are doing to entice passengers on board. Phil Blizzard speaks with Joachim Steinbach, VP, Sales & Services, Middle East, Lufthansa German Airlines about their new in-flight services and the openning of a Senator Lounge at Dubai International Airport.
Executive Views - Prof Hedrick-Wong, Global Economic Advisor, MasterCard Worldwide
Professor Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, Global Economic Advisor, MasterCard Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard on the findings of the MasterCard Insight of Global Destination Cities which shows Dubai is now ranked 9th. The insight provides a wealth of statistics on global travel and also takes into account the expenditure by visitors and in this aspect, despite being known as a shopper's paradise, Dubai ranks only 18th in the global top 20.
Facility Management advice from EFS
Advice on the key services which any reputable facilities management (FM) company should provide, the standard of quality and some indication of price structure comes from Keith Birch, Head of Business Development, EFS, a leading facilities management company. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about how FM has moved on from being a 'fix it' service to being a total management operations provider and one which these days embrace the important aspect of sustainability
Dubai World Central passenger flights towards end of decade
Passenger traffic could migrate to Dubai World Central towards the end of the decade suggests Anita Mehra, VP Marketing & Corporate Communications, Dubai Airports. The reasoning behind that time frame is explained to Phil Blizzard at the Airport Show, Dubai.
Luggage to come under better control with green systems
The nightmare of many travellers is that of lost luggage and that of the operator is luggage which falls apart and forces a system breakdown. At the Airport Show in Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke to Stephen McSorley, Systems Engineering Manager, I.O. Systems Ltd about the developments in belt systems which make them greener and how new operating aspects will elevate lost luggage.
Innovations in passenger security checks and baggage handling to be introduced at airports
Security checks are to be quicker using innovative technology which aims to speed up the process and reduce stress encountered passengers at airports. Phil Blizzard reports on the latest developments which will increase traffic flow at security checks and also the technology which will provide greater efficiency in the handling of baggage.
Speedy airport security checks generates greater business
Speedier security checks means passengers are less stressed and are likely to speed more time in Duty Free shopping, meaning greater business for airport operators. Andy Dowe, Business Development Manager, Herbert Systems explains to Phil Blizzard how this can be achieved with their automatic tray return system.
Dubai a haven of peace says Gerald Lawless, Jumeirah Group
Talking about the impact of the unrest in the Middle East on the Dubai hospitality sector Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group says that Dubai and the UAE is seen as a 'haven of tranquillity, security and peace'. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the public-private partnership encouraging visitors to Dubai, especially those from across the GCC during the summer season.
Emirates A380 terminal to be supported by Cavotec in multi-million Dirham deal
A multi-million dirham deal to supply advanced ground support equipment for Dubai International Airport's new dedicated Emirates Airline A380 terminal has been won by Cavotec. At the Airport Show in Dubai Phil Blizzard spoke to Jurgen Strommer, MD, ME & India for the global engineering group and airport systems integrator.
Drake and Scull see competition from China and Turkey
At the Arabian World Construction Summit Khaldoon Tabari, CEO, Drake & Scull International says competition from construction companies from both China and Turkey is impacting their business in the region. At the event organized by MEED, he talks to Phil Blizzard about the growth of his company and also about the impact of regional unrest.
KSA vision for industrial sector development
At MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit Ahmed Al Bader, National Industrial Strategy Consultant, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia talks to Phil Blizzard about their their vision for the development of the industrial sector as part of the diversification plans for the country. He also talks about MODOM, the Industrial Property Authority, and its role in the growth of the industrial sector.
RERA Dubai talk Facilities Management
Developments in the Facilities Management (FM) sector of the real estate industry are discussed in this roundtable session, headed by Phil Blizzard, with Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, CEO, RERA talking about the direction RERA is taking with regards to FM. Mahmoud El Buri, Snr Director, RERA talks about the RERA Institute and FM eductaion, whilst Ali al Suwaidi, MEFMA Board Member, offers an insight into their activities and sustainability.
Jumeirah Group to open hotels in Baku and the Maldives
Dubai based hospitality organisation the Jumeirah Group are expanding their international portfolio at a fast pace, expecting to have 60 properties signed or under management by the close of 2012. In this interview Phil Blizzard talks to Executive Chairman Gerald Lawless about the hotel in Baku and the two properties in the Maldives.
Executive Views with Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group - Pt 2
The winner of the Leadership Award at this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) was Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group. He talks to Phil Blizzard about this achievement, but first elaborates further on their expansion pipeline and the state of the hospitality industry in Dubai and across the region.
Executive Views with Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group - Pt 1
Executive Views with Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group talking to Phil Blizzard about their international activities, which after a two year lull have restarted with the recent opening of their first property in China. He also talks about the pipeline for another four hotels in China, as well as those in other locations around the world, including the Maldives and at home in the UAE.
IBM hits 100 years in IT
IBM will this year mark its centenary across the globe on June 16th. Peter Ward talks to Takreem El-Tohamy, GM, Middle East & Africa, about the company's role in this region and the world.
STC still keen on Syria license deal
Saud Al Daweesh, CEO, Saudio Telecom Company speaks to Peter Ward about the organisation's plans for Syria and the telecoms market in Saudi Arabia
Hospitality companies withdraw project bids as unrest continues
As unrest in the Middle East continues, companies and organisations in the tourism sector are facing challenging times. Peter Ward talks to Tarek Elsherif, MD, Five Continents Hospitality Group on how their plans have changed.
Buddha Bar looks at Dubai as location for hotel
Buddha Bar, the renowed chill out bar and restaurant, is considering Dubai as a location for their new brand of hotels. At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard spoke to Nabil Souhail, Director, Business Development, Buddha Bar Hotels, Resorts & Spas about their hospitality developments following the opening of their first hotel in Prague.
Emirates Group profits up 42.9% on last year.
For the 23rd consecutive year The Emirates Group has announced record profits and for 2010 - 2011 the group profits are up 42.9% on the previous year. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group talks to Phil Blizzard about how their record profit was achieved and how the Dubai-based carrier is riding the various challenges facing the airline industry.
Rocco Forte's first Middle East hotel to open in Abu Dhabi
Rocco Forte, the European luxury hotel brand, has announced that its first hotel in the Middle East will open in Abu Dhabi in the fourth quarter of 2011. Richard Power, the firm's brand managing director, talks with Jeff Florian about the strength of the Rocco Forte brand and the new hotel opening in the UAE.
St. Regis to open its first hotel in the Middle East
The first St. Regis hotel in the Middle East is scheduled to open in Abu Dhabi on 1 November 2011. John Pelling, the hotel's GM, speaks with Jeff Florian about the strengths of the St. Regis brand and the unique features of this hotel.
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Last updated: Tuesday, February 12 - 2013 at 17:25 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Tuesday, February 12 - 2013 at 17:25 UAE local time (GMT+4)
