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Peru a captivating destination at the Arabian Travel Market
Video: Commenting on Peru's most famous attraction - Machu Picchu the Rolling Stone's Mick Jagger said "I'm completely bowled over". At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard, also bowled over, spoke to Alvaro Silva-Santisteban, Director, Ministry of Foreign Trade & Tourism, Peru for the key information on travel to this South American country. Watch to view the attractions and find out about flying time, visa requirements and where to stay.
Overview of Hilton Worldwide ME&A expansion and development
Video: The regional landscape for Hilton Worldwide and their numerous brands is the focus of this interview at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference with Rudi Jagersbacher, President, ME&A, Hilton Worldwide. Talking to Phil Blizzard he discusses their development pipeline for their various brands - Warldof Astoria, Conrad, Doubletree and Hilton, along with the importance of their loyalty programme because of the competition from Online Travel Agents (OTAs).
Spain's Melia Hotel group looks at UAE expansion
Video: With 350 hotels worldwide and just one in the GCC Spain's Melia Hotels are looking at the Middle East with the aim of having 10 hotels in Dubai by 2020. Talking to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Maria Zarraluqui, VP Development Worldwide, Melia Hotels International explains their development strategy, market positioning and the challenges they face as a new entrant in this region.
Akbar al Baker, CEO, Qatar Aiways talks the Dreamliner and Boeing 777 orders to be signed Paris Airshow
Video: The Chief Executive of Qatar Airways, Akbar al Baker talks to Phil Blizzard about the Boeing Dreamliner debacle and reveals his feelings when the revolutionary aircraft was grounded. He talks about their expansion plans, new routes and also reveals to AME Info that the airline will be ordering new Boeing 777s at the Paris Airshow.
Egypt tourism boost with live webcams
Video: Displays in major European cities showing live webcam feeds from the major tourist attractions across Egypt is to form a major role in their strategy to grow visitor numbers. Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zaazou, Minister of Tourism, Arab Republic of Egypt talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about their development plans and projected figures for visitor arrivals.
President & COO, Ritz Carlton Pt 2 - Development pipeline
Video: Herve Humler, President & COO, Ritz-Carlton talks to Phil Blizzard about the brand philosophy of this luxury hospitality group. He also talks about their development pipeline in the Middle East region and the importance of the BRIC countries for future expansion.
President & COO, Ritz Carlton Pt 1 - 15 years in the UAE
Video: Herve Humler, President & COO, Ritz-Carlton talks to Phil Blizzard about the evolution of the luxury hotel group with-in the UAE. Talking at the new Ritz Carlton, Dubai he gives his views of the development of the luxury hotel sector in Dubai and the importance of the various stakeholders in driving tourism forward.
Qatar Tourism - Developing the MICE sector, along with culture and sport
Video: The FIFA World Cup is probably one of the largest events in the MICE sector of the travel and tourism industry and with Qatar hosting the 2022 event we speak with Abdulla Malalla Al Bader, Director, Qatar Tourism Authority. He talks to Phil Blizzard about their hotel pipeline, the range of sporting events which they host, the cultural attractions and the importance of the MICE sector.
Annual Investment Meeting, Dubai to focus on Emerging Markets and FDI
Video: The 3rd Annual Investment Conference, Dubai will focus on the Future Economic Landscape, the Impact of FDI and the Economic Prospects for Frontier & Emerging Markets. Phil Blizzard talks to Dawood Al Shezawi, CEO, Annual Investment Organizing Committee about the key focus of the congress and who will be attending. He also talks about the real estate market and the investment aspects of that sector.
Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Pt 2 - From Munich to the UAE
Video: Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers talks about her journey in the male dominated world of a hotel management. She talks to Phil Blizzard about her career development - from hotel trainee in Munich to becoming the first female manager of a Middle East hotel and onto the prestigious Jumeirah at Etihad Towers.
Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers Pt 1- The MICE sector
Video: Phil Blizzard talks to Doris Greif, GM, Jumeirah at Etihad Towers about the importance of hosting the 2013 Global Summit for the World Travel & Tourism Council, which attracted President Bill Clinton and reveals what he took away when he left the hotel!. She also talks about the importance of the MICE sector which generates 35% of their business revenues and how that is expected to grow.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Expert insight: the growth of mobile marketing in Mena
Video: Mobile marketing is on track to become a mega industry as both social platforms and digital agencies shift their focus to capitalise on the smartphone and tablet boom. Steven Bond spoke to a panel of experts about the state mobile marketing in the Mena region - namely Major Steadman, Head of the Digital Arts Network; Scott Hicks, Facebook's Client Partner for the Middle East and Africa; and Alex Tohme, Community Manager for Nabbesh.
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.
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.
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 12:30 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 12:30 UAE local time (GMT+4)
