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TravelWise pt 1- Regional travel news and Jebel Ali Golf Resort & Spa 30th anniversary
Travelwise with Phil Blizzard at the Jebel Ali Hotel Golf Resort and Spa looking at the latest travel news, including the recent route expansion of regional carriers Emirates Airlines to South America, Qatar Airways to Alepo and Flydubai to Egypt and Sudan. In Travel Talk, David Thomson, an expert in the Hotel industry, tells the story behind the 30th Anniversary of Jebel Ali International Hotels.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)
AME Info video features Landcruiser 60th anniversary, Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa, plus Queen Elizabeth cruise liner
In April AMEinfo Broadcast videos include report a on the 60th anniversary edition Landcruiser Xtreme, Luxury Lifestyle goes on board the Queen Elizabeth, the new liner from Cunard, and TravelWise looks at the Jebel Ali Golf Resort and Spa which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.Log 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)
60th Anniversary Land Cruiser Xtreme tackles Fossil Rock, UAE
The 60th Anniversary Land Cruiser Xtreme is a result of collaboration with Iceland based Arctic Trucks who prepared a Toyota Hi-Lux to tackle the extreme conditions of the Artic Circle for the BBC Top Gear team. Closer to Dubai Phil Blizzard drives the Land Cruiser across the varying terrain found at Fossil Rock, near Hatta, UAELog 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)
Bentley Supersports - powerful, luxurious and sustainable
The Bentley Supersports is not only the most powerful car in its range, but the first Bentley to be able to run on bio-fuels. With a price tag of just under Dhs1m Phil Blizzard cautiously took the luxury supercar, with its 12 cylinder 6 litre engine, for an extra special driving experience.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)
Jaguar XJ Supercharge offers luxurious drive at Jebel Ali, Dubai
The Jaguar XJ Supercharge is the flagship car for a motoring marque which recently celebrated its 75th Anniversary. Reflecting back on that Phil Blizzard takes this high powered, long wheel base, luxury saloon for a spin at Jebel Ali and discovers the car is equally at home besides the golf course as it alongside the resorts marina.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)
UAE Property Trends 2011 pt 1 - from infrastructure to community retail
The 'Top 11 Trends for UAE Real Estate in 2011' are revealed in this edition of Property Report, from research conducted by Jones Lang LaSalle MENA. In this part Phil Blizzard look at the first six trends, in ascending order of importance, with Jones Lang Salle, MENA executives Jesse Downs, Director of Management Consulting and Craig Plumb, Head of Research.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 2 - Porto Arabia on the Pearl Qatar
TravelWise from on board the Royal Caribbean liner 'Brilliance of the Seas' looks at the growing cruise industry in the Gulf region. The featured destination is Porto Arabia which, located in the heart of the Pearl Qatar, is a fledgling tourist port of call. Phil Blizzard looks at what this French Riviera-styled waterfront, with its Arabian flavour, has to offer.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Oman Air moves from being a regional to an international airline
Philippe Georgiou, Chief Officer, Commercial Affairs, Oman Air talks about how the airline has evolved from a regional to an international carrier serving niche destinations. He also talks to Phil Blizzard about the need to explore strategic alliances and consolidations to sustain profitability and how they see Oman Air providing a luxury in-flight experience.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Regional travel news and the growing cruise sector
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard onboard a Royal Caribbean cruise liner looking at the latest travel news which includes airline development across the region and the impact of high oil prices, Dubai World Central opens to passenger aircraft and the first hotel for Dubai's Financial District. In Travel Talk a look at Dubai as an important hub for the growing cruise industry with Helen Beck, an expert from this tourism sector.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Etisalat to offer cloud services
At Microsoft Tech-Ed Abdull Hashim, Senior VP - Business Solutions, Etisalat talks to Phil Blizzard about their development of cloud services and what they will be rolling out in Q3 2011. He also talks about their strategic partnership with Microsoft.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Michael Horrigan, CEO, Mourjan Marinas - developments sailing on smooth waters
The development of marinas across the Middle East is now being perceived as being more practical and with a focus on servicing the requirements of boat owners says Michael Horrigan, CEO, Middle East, Europe & Asia, Mourjan Marinas. Phil Blizzard talks to him about changing trend sin the region and the key projects being undetaken by the Dubai-based developer.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ditlev Engel, CEO, Vestas - Integrating windpower alongside oil and gas
Trying to sell wind power in a region with the world's largest hydro-carbon reserves could be a challenging task. Ditlev Engel, CEO, Vestas, talks to Phil Blizzard about how wind, gas and oil will be the future provider of energy and how his organisation, which is the largest supplier of wind turbines in the world, is looking at increasing power generated by wind from the present 2% to a target of 10% and how this would be achieved.Log in to watch video (free registration)
AME Info video features Microsoft Tech Ed, luxury yachts and cars from Jaguar and Bentley
In March AME Info Broadcast features video reports and interviews on the big boat shows in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, high performance luxury cars from Jaguar, Lexus and Bentley, along with analysis of the UAE Real Estate sector and Technology insight from the Microsoft Tech Ed event in Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Luxury AYCER yacht produced in UAE
The AYCER 110' is a Dhs6m luxury yacht manufactured entirely in the UAE by Ras Al Khaimah based Aycer Yachts. Phil Blizzard previews this luxurious vessel and talks to Patrick Van Der Elst, Managing Partner & Yacht Designer, Aycer Yachts about this bespoke creation and how the luxury yacht business is evolving.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Microsoft see developers as key to cloud formation
The evolution of the cloud across both the private and public domain will depend on the collaboration with developers, says Soma Somasegar, Senior VP, Developer Division, Microsoft in conversation with Phil Blizzard. Speaking at the second Microsoft Tech Ed Summit in Dubai he also talks about the key elements in the approach by Microsoft in the formation of the cloud.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Ritz-Carlton launches first hotel at Dubai International Financial Centre
Luxury hospitality brand Ritz-Carlton has the accolade of being the first hotel to open within the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). Phil Blizzard was greeted at this luxury business hotel by Lothar Quarz, GM, The Ritz-Carlton, DIFC to talk about their positioning in the financial district and within the broader hospitality market.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)
