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TravelWise pt 1 - Arabian Travel Market Dubai and Royal Wedding boost for UK tourism
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai looking at the latest travel news, including the record breaking profits for the Emirates Group, along with route expansions by Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways. Travel Talk features industry experts from Visit Britain talking about the boost to UK tourism following the royal wedding and ahead of next year's Olympic Games.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 2 - Mexico debuts at ATM
TravelWise at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai where the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico is our featured destination. Talking about the attractions, which range from Mayan Temples to golfing, with a sprinkling of shopping and mouth watering cuisine, found in this colourful part of Mexico is Lizzie Cole, Marketing Director, Riviera Maya. We also provide advice for travellers wishing to visit this part of Central America.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Business Process Outsourcing - The key elements
From managing your call centre to processing invoices and insurance claims Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) enables companies to focus on their core areas of expertise. Phil Blizzard talks to Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silah Gulf, Bahrain, on the types of processes which may be outsourced and about the advantages for organisations taking this route for their back office activities.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Business Process Outsourcing - Silah Gulf, Baharain
The National Call Centre, Bahrain aims to offer Business Process Outsourcing services, which are world class, to organisations across the Gulf. Joe Tawfik, CEO, Silha Gulf, Bahrain explains to Phil Blizzard what they offer, the benefits to companies from the perspective of both the financial advantage and skills offered, along with Silah Gulf's association with Merchants in the UK.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Millennium Hotels to open ultra luxury Biltmore Hotel in Abu Dhabi
With an aggressive development pipeline in the Mena region Millennium Hotels will expand from 12 properties to 52 over the next three years and will see the company becoming the largest international hotel operator in Iraq. Phil Blizzard talks to Michael Marshall, VP - Sales & Marketing, Middle East & North Africa, Millennium Hotels & Resorts about their key developments, as well as the introduction of the ultra luxury Biltmore Hotel brand into the region.Log in to watch video (free registration)
EmQuest offers travel agents new business tools from Sabre
EmQuest, a division within the Emirates Group, are offering travel agents a raft of new business tools to enable greater efficiency and connectivity. At the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai, Phil Blizzard spoke with Naz Nizari, Senior VP, EmQuest about the new award winning Sabre Red platform,Graphical Use & Profile, plus how the industry is embracing social networking and the associated security issues.Log in to watch video (free registration)
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)
Luxurious cruising on the new Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Elizabeth is one of the most modern liners afloat and on her maiden global voyage stopped over in Dubai, providing us with an insight into the Life of Luxury on the high seas. Phil Blizzard boarded Cunard's latest liner to discover, in true 'Luxury Lifestyle', what guests can enjoy on their 'cruise of a lifetime'.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)
Mercedes-Benz all electric E-Cell
The Mercedes-Benz B Class E-CELL is based on the regular five door A Class, but instead of a petrol engine it has an ultra quiet electric power plant. Phil Blizzard takes the all electric car, which is powerful enough to produce an acceleration of zero to 60kmh in 5.5 seconds, for a drive around Abu Dhabi.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)
Travelwise Pt 2 - Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa
Travelwise at Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa with Phil Blizzard features the award-winning beach resort in Dubai that is celebrating its 30th year anniversary. The remarkable lush green gardens, palm-lined private beach, 9-hole golf course and 5-star hotel accommodation overlooking the Arabian Gulf are indeed enticing tourists to stay in this exquisite holiday haven.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)
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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)
