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Ritz Carlton Hotels embracing social media
Embracing the new world of social media and how an iconic luxury brand such as The Ritz-Carlton navigates this space is the focus of this interview. Phil Blizzard talks to Chris Gabaldon, Vice President, Global Sales & Marketing, The Ritz Carlton Hotels about the value of digital and new media today and also on the topic of brand overcrowding within hospitality groups.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Record profits for Emirates Group of $1.6 billion for 2010 - 2011
The Emirates Group has announced record profits for the 23rd consecutive year, with group profits up 42.9% on last year. HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman & Chief Executive, Emirates Airline and Group talks to Phil Blizzard about how their record profit for 2010 - 2011 was achieved and how the Dubai-based carrier is riding the various challenges facing the airline industry.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Emirates route expansion and Airbus A380 in big demand
The Airbus A380 is proving to be a big hit for Emirates in terms of passenger satisfaction and also from the operational perspective. At the Arabian Travel Market Phil Blizzard talks to Richard Vaughan, Divisional Senior VP, Commercial Operations Worldwide about the 'star' aircraft, new destinations coming on stream, route enhancements and the challenges which the airline industry is facing.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gerald Lawless Pt 2 - Winning the AHIC Leadership Award
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.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Sofitel introduce new luxury brands - Legend and So
Sofitel the luxury hospitality sector within the Accor Group are becoming lighter with the selling off of hotel properties to become purely a management organisation, as Sami Nasser, VP, Sofitel, MENA explains to Phil Blizzard. At the AHIC he also talks about their development pipeline and the reason for introducing two new brands of luxury hotels - Sofitel Legend and Sofitel So.Log in to watch video (free registration)
AHIC changes gear and moves onto Africa
The Arabian Hotel Investment Conference 2011 took the theme of 'Changing Gears' with the focus being on the direction of the region's industry over the next decade. Phil Blizzard talks to Jonathan Worsley, Chairman, The Bench, co-organisers with MEED Events. He also talks about the winners of the key awards at this years conference as well as the new events which are aimed at hotel investment opportunities in the African markets.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Strong growth is the forecast as the Arabian Travel Market opens in Dubai
The Arabian Travel Market in Dubai has openned showing strong signs of growth in the various sectors of the tourism and hospitality industry. Phil Blizzard reports from the Dubai International Convention Centre where the ATM has attracted over 2300 exhibitors from 69 countries for this B2B event.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gerald Lawless Pt 1 - Global expansion for Jumeirah group
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group talks 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.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Hilton Worldwide rapid expansion across Middle East & Africa
The signing of the Waldorf Astoria in Ras Al Khaima is perhaps the jewel in the crown of Hilton Worldwide in their expansion across the region. Rudy Jagersbacher, President, MEA Hilton Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference about their development pipeline and also the impact of the regional uprisings and in particularly Cairo.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Morocco looks to Gulf Sovereign Wealth Funds for tourism development
Inbound tourism and inbound investment were the key topics of discussion with Phil Blizzard talking to Tarik Senhaji, Chairman, Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development at the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference. With strong ties to the GCC region prospects look positive for the Kingdom, despite the recent terrorist attack in Marrakech. The Chairman also talks about the key elements in their 10 year plan leading to their 2020 Vision.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Dnata launches new global brand image
Following exponential global growth over the past six years, which has seen the group quadruple in size, Dubai-based Dnata is now the world's fourth-largest combined air services provider with operations across five continents. Dnata President Gary Chapman talks Edward Poultney through the strategy behind the company's rapid rise and future plans, and explains why the new brand identity reflects Dnata's emergence as a pan-global entity.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Omar Jahameh, CEO, RAK Airways - operating a profitable niche airline
RAK Airways, based in the UAE's northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah, was re-launched on October 10th 2010 with fares as low as 10 dirhams. Six months on Phil Blizzard talks to Omar Jahameh, CEO, RAK Airways about their expansion, the need of susbsidiary aviation businesses to achieve the goal of being a profitable niche airline and how they are using social networking to drive traffic to the airline.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Cityscape Abu Dhabi 2011 highlights Abu Dhabi property market trends
Despite a slow first day, Cityscape Abu Dhabi showcased the progress of some major projects by big names such as TDIC, Sorouh, Baniyas and Reem Investments. AMEinfo brings you the latest news from the exhibition and gives you an insider look into the Abu Dhabi property market trends, as well as the growing demands of Saudi Arabia, through exclusive talks with real estate analysts.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Eye tracking consultancy expert widens operation in UAE
UK-based user experience consultancy, User Vision strengthens its operation in UAE. In this interview with Chris Rourke, MD of User Vision, Phil Blizzard looks into the future of website eye tracking following the growth in online brand interaction and e-commerce in the Middle East as well as look at the company's strong working history with Emirates Airlines and Jumeirah Group.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Jones Lang LaSalle foresees long term opportunities in UAE real estate markets
After considerable growth and sky-rocketing rents and property prices in 2008, the Dubai and Abu Dhabi real estate sectors were subject to the world economic crisis shock in 2009 which caused rents and property prices to reverse their upward trajectory and witness steep decline. Jesse Downs, MEA Director of Jones Lang LaSalle talks to AMEinfo about the persisting short term challenges in 2011, but also about the long term opportunities generated by a more customer-friendly environment and the focus on affordable housing across the region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Superbus to travel on UAE roads
Unveiled at the 59th International Association of Public Transport in Dubai, the Superbus, a high-speed, luxurious and gigantic electric powered automobile which runs at 250kph is now catching the public eye. In this report, Phil Blizzard looks into its innovative features and its potential to be part of the UAE's urban transport landscape.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Selim El Zyr, President and CEO, Rotana - regional expansion continues
Rotana Hotels continue their expansion plans across the Middle East, despite regional unrest and in 2011 will be involved in $800m worth of new properties. Selim El Zyr, President & CEO, Rotana talks to Phil Blizzard about current activities, changing trends and the value of the MICE sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Apple rounds off the rough edges with impressive iPad 2
Apple's iPad 2 was launched in the USA following much speculation and anticipation about what new features it would have. Peter Ward reviews the successor to its hugely successful tablet device.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Fractional ownership offers real estate investment returns
Fractional ownership of luxury properties is seeing steady growth as the expected return on investment from the traditional real estate market hits rock bottom. So, what is the difference between fractional ownership and timeshare schemes, is there a real return on investment and what are the benefits of having your second home on a fractional basis? Phil Blizzard talks to Mike Balfour, Chairman, The Hideaways ClubLog in to watch video (free registration)
IDC - a global explosion of mobile devices
Global ITC trends including the three most significant macro trends are alluded to by Steven Frentzen, Senior VP, EMEA Region & MD CEMA Region, IDC. In conversation with Phil Blizzard he looks at the year ahead with the industry focus being on efficiency, cost saving and control, combined with assessment of the business value of IT. He also talks about the need for enterprises to have in place the architecture to handle the future explosion in mobile devices.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Egypt Tourism under a dark cloud as arrivals drop 80%
In a frank interview with Phil Blizzard Samy Mahmoud, Undersecretary Head of International Tourism, Egyptian Tourism Authority provides an overview of the current state of the tourism industry which is down by 80% across Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. The Red Sea Resorts have also seen a significant drop in tourists with a decrease of between 30% and 40%. Infrastructure development is being funded by the private financial sector, with significant inward investment for the industry coming from the Gulf countries.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Stefan Pichler, CEO, Jazeera Airways - 'no open skies in MENA'
"We need to overcome national sensitivities and develop a real open skies policy" says Stefan Pichler, CEO, Jazeera Airways talking to Phil Blizzard. He outlines the development of the Kuwait based carrier and how they overcame the challenges facing a public listed airline to sustain profitability, in a region with oversupply. He also talks about their business based which is based on low season profits and how their leasing streams generates revenue when demand is low.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Boyz Toyz show Abu Dhabi luxury retail market is booming
From an eco-helicopter to a BMW car adapted as a racing simulator and audio systems costing over EUR300,000 the check-out bill for Phil Blizzard's luxury shopping spree totalled just under Dhs5m! For those with a hankering for a luxury lifestyle the show at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre provided the ultimate playground for those seeking thrill-providing toys, alongside a wide range of uber-luxury items.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Blue Coat network optimization for greater efficiency
With cloud computing being the current ITC trend and 'must do' enterprise solution we talk to Nigel Hawthorn, VP, EME Marketing, Blue Coat about how to get the best out of an organisations network. He also offers advice on how to optimize one's network to be efficient in the delivery of data.Log in to watch video (free registration)
UAE Property Trends 2011 pt 2 - oversupply of office leasing to property/asset management
We continue the 'Top 11 Trends for UAE Real Estate in 2011' with the top 5 being revealed by Craig Plumb, Head of Research and Jesse Downs, Director of Management Consulting, both from Jones Lang LaSalle, MENA. Phil Blizzard also speaks to Blair Hagkull, Chairman, Jones Lang Salle, MENA to summarise the outlook for 2011.Log in to watch video (free registration)
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Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 17:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
Last updated: Wednesday, May 15 - 2013 at 17:13 UAE local time (GMT+4)
