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Sir Bani Yas Island the jewel in the TDIC crown
Audio: Sir Baniyas island is one of several individually distinctive projects from Abu Dhabi's Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) and one which allows tourism and nature to co-exist in harmony. Phil Blizzard took the short 30 minute flight from Abu Dhabi to sample the island.
Dubai 8th in MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index
Audio: In the MasterCard Global Top 20 Destination Cities Dubai is now placed 8th in the world for international visitors, and 18th when it comes to visitor spend. Phil Blizzard talks to the author of the report Dr Yuwa Hedrick-Wong, Global Economic Advisor about global travel trends, the key findings of the MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index and how the information has been researched.
Double take on the Flame virus and data protection
The long undetected Flame virus which has intruded IT networks across the Middle East is discussed by Mike Khattab, VP - Emerging Markets, Vision Solutions with Phil Blizzard. The impact of intrusions like this and their prevention, along with the importance to businesses to avoid interruption or downtown to data and IT systems. He also explains how Double Take performs a continuous back-up of data, ready for data recovery should an IT system fail.
Rotana Jet launches only schedule service with-in the UAE
Audio: Rotana Jet, the Abu Dhabi based private jet operator has commenced the UAE's first domestic schedule service with flights from Al Bateen Airport to the island of Sir Bani Yas. Phil Blizzard talks to Rajendran Vellapalath, Director, Commercial and Planning, Rotana Jet about the new service, the business aspects of the company and its future plans.
Intel Middle East boss says tech market 'hungry', unveils next gen processor power
Audio: As Intel launches their 3rd Generation Intel Core Processors, Nassir Nauthoa , Intel's General Manager for the GCC, comments on innovations in the laptop and tablet industry and the region's young, but mature market, with a 'healthy appetite' for cutting edge technology. Steven Bond reports on the significant leap forward in processing power as Intel encourages developers to capitalise on boosted CPU capabilities.
Residential and commercial rents increase in some Dubai locations
Property Talk with Phil Blizzard looking at the Dubai real estate market, which according to Steve Morgan, Head of Cluttons, UAE saw an upturn in both freehold and leasing prices, in certain sectors. He also talks about the opportunities for the sensible buyer and investor, the impact of the Arab Spring on the commercial sector and the lack of International Grade A commercial properties.
Emirates new inflight entertainment system offers mutiple screens
Emirates new in-flight entertainment system features an industry first 'swipe' function to scroll through its vast multi-media content library. On board a brand new Boeing 777 aircraft Phil Blizzard talks to Patrick Brannelly, VP, Corporate Communications Product, Publishing, Digital and Events about the system and the enhancements on offer with this U$S15,000 per seat system
Mandarin Oriental Hotels to enter the GCC with a property in Doha
Audio: The luxury hospitality group Mandarin Oriental, are set to enter the GCC market with the opening of a boutique hotel in Doha, Qatar. Christoph Mares, Operations Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group talks to Phil Blizzard about the property and as well as their UAE entry with a TDIC owned hotel on Saadiyaat Island, Abu Dhabi. He also gives an overview of the trends in this segment of the hospitality industry, in respect to the Middle East outbound market.
Does Big Data invade personal privacies or enhance user experience?
Audio: Big Data is proving valuable for business intelligence, and technology is maturing to provide effective real-time analytics, but as firms process large amounts of personal data, should we be concerned, or simply embrace an improved end-user experience? Steven Bond caught up Josh Klahr, Vice President of Product Management at Greenplum, during EMC World in Las Vegas, about his perspectives and personal findings, including consumer rewards for profilic and targetted tweeting.
Does Big Data invade personal privacies or enhance user experience?
Audio: Big Data is proving valuable for business intelligence, and technology is maturing to provide effective real-time analytics, but as firms process large amounts of personal data, should we be concerned, or simply embrace an improved end-user experience? Steven Bond caught up Josh Klahr, Vice President of Product Management at Greenplum, during EMC World in Las Vegas, about his perspectives and personal findings, including consumer rewards for profilic and targetted tweeting.
Iraq Minister says 2.5 million housing units required
Audio: The construction of a new expressway into Turkey will change the 'shape of international trading' says H.E. Mohammed Al Derajy, Minister of Housing & Construction, Iraq in this interview with Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian World Construction Summit, Abu Dhabi. The ministers gives an overview of the project requirements which will include the construction of more than 2.5 million housing units, 7000km of local roads, 900km of expressways and 70 bridges. He also reveals his 'golden triangle' - their requirements when dealing with investors, contractors and developers.
The Galleria, Sowwah Square in Abu Dhabi's new Central Business District
Audio: The Galleria, Sowwah Square in the heart of Abu Dhabi's Central Business District will be the Capital's luxury lifestyle destination when it opens in 2013. Phil Blizzard talks to Kenneth A Himmel, President & CEO, Related about their venture with Mubadala Real Estate & Hospitality and what this world class retail destination will feature.
Airport and aviation IT specialists display latest technology in Dubai
Audio: IT specialists, ARINC, at the Dubai Airport Show displayed some of the latest technology which enables a range of IT solutions and services for airport operators. Phil Blizzard talks to Tony Lynch, Regional Director, ARINC about some of the eye-catching technology which ranges from a 'one stop' check-in facility located in hotels and resorts, through to automated boarding gates for passengers and Wi-Fi connected information panels.
Big Data tools can derive new insights and transform business performance
Audio: The ability to make sense of the masses of the 'big data' mounting daily on company networks and across the internet is the next stage of evolution in business analytics. Such chaotic and vast data requires powerful tools to locate, process and analyse relevant information for enterprises - but harnessing big data will revolutionise business intelligence and transform decision making, according to experts. Steven Bond spoke with Chris Preston, Senior Director of Integrated Technology Strategy with EMC at EMC World in Las Vegas, to break down the big data concept and illustrate its high value.
Blackberry apps to be acclerated with greater developer involvement
Research in Motion (RIM) key focus is an accleration in the development of apps for the Blackberry. David Schifman, Director of Developer Marketing, RIM. talking to Phil Blizzard outlines the key strategies for Research In Motion, which includes greater engagement with the developer community. He also talks about what can be expected in the future and the challenges facing the telecom sector.
Abu Dhabi residential rents continue to decline
Phil Blizzard talks to Paula Walshe, Associate Director, Cluttons LLC, Abu Dhabi about key trends in the residential and commercial sector, along with what might be expected in the property market during 2012.
BBC Arabic Service users increased by 80% through coverage of the Arab Spring
Audio: The BBC's coverage of the Arab Spring in the Middle East has seen their television audience figures grow by 80% and around 50% for the radio and on-line services. At the Arab Media Forum, Phil Blizzard spoke to Faris Couri, Editor in Chief, BBC Arabic Services about their growth, how their strategy for maintaining those figures and their trademark editorial line of 'Impartiality, Objectivity and Fairness'.
Disaster Recover Survey finds low investment in backup and differing attitudes in UAE, Mena
Audio: A new report focussed on the issue of data loss, downtime and related investments has found that respondents in Mena, and particularly the UAE, are more concerned about customer confidence than lost revenue, compared to other global reports. Steven Bond spoke to Said Akar, EMC's District Manager for South Gulf about the Disaster Recover Survey 2012 and some of its key findings, including the widespread use of outdated technologies, such as CD-ROMS, for data backup.
J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai pt 2 - convention market for world's tallest hotel
Audio: "The convention market will be important to us and Dubai" says Rupprecht Queitsch, GM, J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai in conversation with Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market. He also talks about embracing social media, the logistics of opening a new hotel of this scale, which will be the world's tallest when it opens.
Excitor app divides smart phones for corporate and personal usage
The current trend for enterprises to allow 'Bring Your Own Device' (BYOD) into the corporate environment may see their IT infrastructure being susceptible to security issues. Phil Blizzard talks to Matt Irwin, UK Account Director, Excitor about their smartphone app which places all corporate data into a 'container' which is isolated from the personal data of an employee's device.
J W Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai pt 1 - first outside of the USA
Audio: The first J W Marriott Marquis Hotel outside of the USA will open in Dubai in the later part of 2012. At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard spoke with Rupprecht Queitsch, GM, J W Marriott Marquis, Dubai to find out more about this brand and what it offers.
London hotel stock sufficient for Olympics 2012
With one of the biggest hotel stocks in the world, London with over 140,000 hotel rooms should not be short of accommodation for the summer Olympics says Chris Foy, Head 2012 Games Unit, Visit Britain. At the Arabian Travel Market he talks to Phil Blizzard about the importance of this summer to London, and the United Kingdom, with both the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations and the Olympics taking place. He also the looks aim of Visit Britain to boost overseas visitors by 4 million a year in just two years.
Gerald Lawless - RevPar up 18% for Jumeirah Group
Gerald Lawless talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), on the positive start to 2012 for the group and provides an overview of their regional development plans. He also gives his views on 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape' which is the main theme of the conference.
Clyde & Co highlight hospitality challenges in KSA
Audio: The Kingdom of Saudia Arabia has the fastest growing hospitality sector in the GCC which means a challenge for operators in terms of getting the right staff and the associated formalities. Moustafa Said, Senior Associate, Clyde & Co talks to Phil Blizzard on what hotel operators and owners to need to beware of in an evolving travel and tourism environment, especially if they are new entrants to The Kingdom.
ATM News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan
A roundup of the key travel and tourism news by Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market. Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths gives an update on their development plans, the UAE apply for full membership status with the UN World Tourism Organisation and Qatar Airways announces new routes. We also hear from some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.
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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)
