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Arabian Travel Market News - Qatar Airways, UNWTO, World Travel Awards and Japan
Video: A roundup of the key travel and tourism news stories from the Arabian Travel Market and beyond. 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. Qatar Airways announces new routes and Phil Blizzard talks to some of the 'Travel Oscar' winners from The World Travel Awards.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Arabian Hotel Investment Conference looks at collaboration and innovation
Video: The theme for this years Arabian Hotel Investment Conference, organised by MEED and The Bench, was 'Adapting to a Changing Landscape'. With collaboration and innovation Phil Blizzard reports from Madinat Jumeirah at the event which saw the participation of regional and global hotel brands, investors and hotel owners.Log in to watch video (free registration)
IFA Hotel Investments regional developments and leadership award
Video: Joe Sita provides an overview of the development of their projects in the GCC region and gives his view on adapting to the changing hospitality landscape. Talking to Phil Blizzard at MEED's Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC) he also expresses what it means to their organisation for their CEO, Mr Talal Jassim Al-Bahar to receive the AHIC 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Hilton Worldwide to open 7,000 rooms in KSA
Video: Hilton Worldwide are to become one of the largest hotel operators in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a programme of 14 properties and almost 7,000 rooms in the next two years. At the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference Rudi Jagersbacher, President, Hilton Worldwide talks to Phil Blizzard about the expansion plans across the region and how they are adapting to the changing landscape.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise Pt 2 - Royal Brunei Dreamliner to be one of the first in Dubai
Video: TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and in Travel Talk the industry expert this time is Dermott Mannion, Deputy Chairman, Royal Brunei Airlines, a former top executive with Emirates and ex CEO, Aer Lingus. He talks about his aviation experience, the impact of the European tax on carbon emissions and how Royal Brunei will be one of the first to fly the Boeing 787 Dreamliner into Dubai, later this year.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Gerald Lawless, Executive Chairman, Jumeirah Group - Positive start to 2012
Video: 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.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TDIC at Cityscape Abu Dhabi display major projects
Video: The Abu Dhabi Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC) are one of the key stakeholders in tourism development for the UAE capital. At Cityscape Abu Dhabi, Ahmed Al Fahim, Executive Director, MARCOM, TDIC talks Phil Blizzard through their key developments - from Saadiyat Island with it's museums, hotels and residential aspects, into the desert and then their island projects in the Western RegionLog in to watch video (free registration)
The Internet Show attracts thousands in Dubai, welcomes inaugural Mobile Show
Video: The Internet Show made its third appearance in the Middle East last week, with 85 industry experts addressing around 3,000 visitors. Steven Bond attended the event and provides this overview, which saw The Mobile Show being introduced for the first time, as the symposium grows in stature.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Boeing - Middle East to feature in the supply chain of new aircraft
Video: The airline industry in the Middle East will require more than 2500 new aircraft in the next 20 years says Jeff Johnson, President, Boeing Middle East. With more than 140 Boeing 787 Dreamliners booked by carriers in the region he tells Phil Blizzard that strong partnerships with suppliers is key to delivery. He also talks about 'the colourful leaders' of airlines in this region and gives some indication to what can be expected from Boeing in 2020.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Cityscape Abu Dhabi opens to a display of project deliveries
Video: Cityscape Abu Dhabi opened with major developers displaying their latest projects and talking about their deliveries to date. In this report Phil Blizzard looks at what real estate investors and developers can expect from the 6th edition of the show and talks to analysts Cluttons and developers Sorouh on the state of the Abu Dhabi real estate market.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise Pt 1 - Regional travel news, Emirates say Hello Tomorrow and previews of AHIC and ATM
Video: TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and John Pelling, GM, St Regis Resort, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi which hosted the Global Aerospace Summit. The latest regional travel industry news includes passenger growth for Abu Dhabi International Airport, Flyduabi's foray into Yemen, Emirates to consider foreign airlines and say Hello Tomorrow. We also preview the Arabian Hotel Investment Show, the World Travel Awards and the Arabian Travel Market.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Emirates NBD - Healthy Q1 for Equities
Video: Stronger economic data out of the USA boosting confidence, with markets enjoying a strong quarter, despite turmoil in Europe is the overlying theme of this review. Gary Dugan, CIO, Private Banking, Emirates NBD talks us through the Q1 performance for markets around the globe, starting with the West through to the Middle East and across to Asia, as well as the BRIC countries. He also tells Phil Blizzard that there is potential for investors with small funds to spare, and that gold should play a bigger role in one's portfolio.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Mubadala Aerospace strategy through to 2020 looks at global operations
The goal of Abu Dhabi based Mubadala is to become a key global player in the aerospace industry. At the debut Global Aerospace Summit in Abu Dhabi Phil Blizzard sits with Homaid Al Shemmari, Executive Director, Mubadala Aerospace to talk about their strategy to facilitate a global aerospace industry in the UAE capital. Homaid also talks about the supply chain mechanisms and what they can offer aerospace OEMs.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Jaguar F-Type a 'Bullseye for our Brand'
Video: The Jaguar F-Type when launched in 2013 will be the marques first two seater sports car in over 50 years. In this report Phil Blizzard looks at the key attributes of this exciting new Jaguar from a design and engineering perspective with Ian Callum, Chief Designer and from Adrian Hallmark, Global Brand Director talking about what the car will mean to the brand.Log in to watch video (free registration)Preview: Jaguar F-Type - a new two seater sports car
Luxury car brand Jaguar has just revealed their first two seater sports car to be produced in over 50 years. Phil Blizzard previews the model, with observations from former F1 driver Martin Brundle, as the car is put through its paces on the Jaguar test track with chief aerodynamics engineer Mike Cross.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Impact of consumerism on enterprises IT architecture
'Bring your own device' (BOYD) into the working environment will create the need for businesses to adopt clear policies on the use of private smartphones and tablet devices in the work place. Ranjit Rajan, Research Director, MEA, IDC talks to Phil Blizzard about the impact of consumer devices into enterprises and their CIOs.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Tony Douglas, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports Authority - Khalifa Port to open Q4 2012
Abu Dubai's gigantic Khalifa Port is set for opening in Q4 2012 and ahead of that Phil Blizzard speaks with Tony Douglas, CEO, Abu Dhabi Ports Authority. He says that the port will have a the world's largest 'ship to shore' cranes to handle containers in a fully automated system and talks of the importance of being integrated into the Etihad Rail network. Khalifa Port is the first phase of the Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD) which will be two thirds the size of Singapore. The interview features some stunning fly-by video clips of the port development.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Richard Nuttal, CEO, Bahrain Air - A Premium Regional Carrier
The small Kingdom of Bahrain has two airlines which are competing with each other and as Richard Nuttal, CEO, Bahrain Air tells Phil Blizzard "that competition is no longer healthy and a solution is now needed". He explains how Bahrain Air has evolved from being a low cost carrier to a 'premium value carrier', how IATA membership is essential to their growth and provides an overview of their development plans.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise Pt 2 - Viceroy Hotels enter Middle East at Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and Travel Talk with Anton Bawab, Regional VP, Viceroy Hotels looks at the entry of this American luxury brand into the Middle East and their expansion plans for the regional. They also talk about the rebranding of the Yas Marina Hotel and the evolution of this iconic structure which straddles the race track at Yas Marina.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Lufthansa Technik expand their Dubai operations
Lufthansa Technik are expanding their Dubai sales operations to include repair facilities, as well as a pool for spare parts. Zaid Faisal Al Hazmi, GM, MEA, Lufthansa Technik talks to Phil Blizzard about the expansion of their services in Dubai and how their client base has grown from established carriers and now includes low cost airlines and cargo operators.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Review: Lexus GS350 - The new Face of Lexus
The Lexus GS350 is a sporty mid-size saloon with a gutsy 3.5 litre V6 engine and 6 speed transmission. With a redesign from the road up the new fourth generation GS is being recognised as the 'New Face of Lexus'. Phil Blizzard takes this new entrant into the Grand Tourer division for a drive around the leafy roads of Al Badia, Dubai.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Jose Duarte, President, SAP: Enterprise Resource Planning and the impact of Big Data
The impact of ITC trends on enterprises and the challenges faced by CIOs on the large volumes of Big Data being generated are addressed by Jose Duarte, President - Global Services, SAP AG. Talking to Phil Blizzard he also talks about the evolution of SAP AG and their increasing visibility through sports sponsorship.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Coming soon - The Lexus GS350 review
The Lexus GS350 is now into it's fourth generation and the latest version is being seen as the 'New Face of Lexus'. Phil Blizzard provides an introduction to this sporty saloon.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Brands targetting regional consumers must use Arabic
In part 2 of the interview, Dimitri Metaxas, Executive Regional Director - Digital, Omnicom Media Group, talks to Edward Poultney about the importance to brands of conversing in Arabic on social media, and how regional consumer access to the internet is now constant throughout the day on a variety of devices.Log in to watch video (free registration)
TravelWise pt 1 - Expansion for Rotana Hotels, Emirates & Qatar Airways and increase in visitors to Abu Dhabi
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard from the Viceroy Hotel, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the latest regional travel industry news. This includes the debut Abu Dhabi Air Expo, visitor figures to the UAE capital and expansion for Rotana Hotels, along with Emirates Airline and Qatar Airways.Log in to watch video (free registration)
Last updated: Tuesday, February 12 - 2013 at 17:25 UAE local time (GMT+4)





