TravelWise with Phil Blizzard

TravelWise Aviation News from flydubai, Emirates and more ... flown in by Seawings

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 06:00:00 GMT

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News includes from Emirates and flydubai, the Sultanate of Oman and a travel corridor between New Zealand and Australia. Presented by Phil Blizzard

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TravelWise News flown in by Seawings, plus an in-depth interview with Ben Barker on adventure tourism.

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:00 GMT

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours. News includes from flydubai, Emirates & Cebu Pacific, along with opening of Oman and an air corridor between Australia and New Zealand in early 2021. Followed by in depth interview with Ben Barker, MD, Extreme Destinations on adventure tourism - including the Seychelles, United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Plus his views on the future of tourism and events

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TravelWise Aviation News with Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai

Sun, 29 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News includes Emirates being the safest airline in the world for their COVID-19 protocols, plus new A380 services into the UK. Etihad on their South African operations and the start of flights into Israel plus how to shorten your self-isolation period when flying into the UK from countries without an 'air bridge'. Also, news from Seawings Seaplane Tours and their special deal for the UAE National Day holidays. A Phil Blizzard Media production.

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StaycationWise - Sandy Beach Hotel & Resort, Al Aqah, United Arab Emirates

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

StaycationWise is a special production from TravelWise. In this edition we start with the latest aviation news as flown in by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. This news includes Emirates being the safest airline in the world for their COVID-19 protocols, plus new A380 services into the UK. Etihad on the South African operations and the start of flights into Israel plus how to shorten your self-isolation period when flying into the UK from countries without an 'air bridge'. Then the main course as I dip my toes into the cool waters of the Indian Ocean - without catching a flight! This is my StaycationWise feature - an extensive look at the Sandy Beach Hotel and Resort, including a quest appearance from well know hospitality guru Patrick Antaki.

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TravelWise Aviation News with Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 19:00:00 GMT

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News includes flydubai to Israel, Eithad and Manchester City plus their flights to UK during COV-ID-19 lockdown. Plus Emirates to Phuket, Thailand and more.

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TravelWise News - Interview Malta Tourism & Aviation News with Seawings Seaplane Tours

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:00:00 GMT

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours. News includes flydubai to Israel, Eithad to UK during COV-ID-19 lockdown flights, Emirate to Phuket, Thailand and more. The special interview is with Dr Gavin Gulia, Chairman Malta Tourism Authority

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TravelWise Aviation News - Emirates 35th Anniversay, UAE flies to Israel, and more

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 05:00:00 GMT

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. Phil Blizzard has a round-up of the latest aviation news with a look at the 35th Anniversary for the first flight by Emirates, commercial flights from the UAE to Israel and the Business Traveler Awards 2020. Plus flydubai resumes services to the Maldives and news from Ras al Khaimah Airport.

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TravelWise News from across the UAE. Interview South Africa Tourism & Aviation News with Seawings Seaplane Tours

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:00:00 GMT

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours. News includes UAE to Israel flights, Business Traveller Awards, two very big, attractions in Dubai, one which is brand new and the other has just opened for the start of its 25th season. The special interview with South Africa Tourism features Zambia on the tourist trail, gateways to the Rainbow Nation, visa waiver and technology in tourism marketing.

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TravelWise Aviation News with Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 07:00:00 GMT

TravelWise Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours, Dubai. News this time of Oman opening up to international flights - but not fully! British Airways to relaunch a route they have not operated for over 30 years and dinner onboard a stationary Airbus A380 air just some of the stories from the world of aviation. Plus the ultimate Flycation Staycation from JA Resorts and Seawings

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TravelWise News - UAE, Oman, South Africa & Aviation News with Seawings Seaplane Tours

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 10:00:00 GMT

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with the latest Aviation News brought to you by Seawings Seaplane Tours. News this time of Oman opening up to international flights - but not fully! British Airways to relaunch a route they have not operated for over 30 years and dinner onboard a stationary Airbus A380 air just some of the stories from the world of aviation. We have details of a luxurious 'work-cation' offer in the Maldives which has a 5 figure price tag and Phil Blizzard talks to South Africa Tourism on their new visa waiver initiative. Plus hotel re-openings in both Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

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TravelWise - Ryan Pyle in the Swiss Alps and Raki Philips on Jebel Jais

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard where we like to explore different aspects of travel. In this interview edition we feature the Swiss Alps and also the UAE's highest mountain Jebel Jais. First, Phil Blizzard catches up with adventurer, tv presenter and producer Ryan Pyle as he traverses the Swiss Alps. Following on, Phil travels to the northern emirate of Ras Al Khaimah to talk to Raki Philips, CEO, Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. In the luxurious surroundings of the Waldorf Astoria they talk about new attractions and facilities atop Jebel Jais, but first an overview of their 'Shortcation' promotion

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TravelWise - Business Aviation Middle East

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 11:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard where we like to explore different aspects of travel. In the COVID era the appeal of business aviation is growing due to the nature of travelling with a small, select group of passengers. Phil Blizzard talks to Ali Ahmed Al Nagbi, Founding & Executive Chairman, MEBAA about the Middle East Business Aviation Association and what it offers the industry and its clients. Plus a look at the MEBAA Airshow which is scheduled to take place in Dubai this December.

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TravelWise - News and a focus on Thailand

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard with news of the first commercial flight from Israel to the UAE. Emirates into Bangkok, for some travellers, and other regional news from the world of aviation and events. Plus an interview 'special' featuring the 'Land of Smiles' - from 'our person on the ground' in Thailand. We will be catching up with Richard Jackson who is programme controller and presenter on Radio Station Surf FM

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TravelWise interview special - Stranded In Paradise

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 10:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard where we like to explore different destinations, as well as the lives of travellers across the world. For most people the thought of being stranded, for several months, on a tropical island in the heart of the Indian Ocean - sounds idyllic. However, as we now find out, it was a very different story for Ross Sanders and the challenges he faced. As general manager of the Anantara Kihavah Villas, Maldives he had several hundred teams members to sustain and to motivate whilst stranded on the atoll.

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TravelWise interview special - Seawings, Dubai and Ciragan Palace Kempinski, Istanbul

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 11:00:00 GMT

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and the latest news from the world of avaition - including an interview with Stuart Wheeler, CEO, Seawings - the Dubai based seaplane operator. Aviation news also includes - more destinations for Emirates and their Airbus A380, whilst Australia's Qantas arilines fly their A380s to the Californian desert. The interview feature this time takes us to Istanbul and the magnificent Ciragen Palace Kempinski. I talk with the general manager Ralph Radtke about their operations during COVID-19, how the city is facing up to visitors and his views on the future of tourism.

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TravelWise interview special - Adventure Tourism with Paris Norriss

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard - an interview special with guest Paris Norriss (aka Guy in Dubai). We start with the latest aviation news Eithad and Emirates, plus new low cost airline Air Arabia Abu Dhabi. Followed by Paris and I talking adventure tourism not only in the UAE, but beyond. So buckle up your seat belts for a journey down the ski slopes and up up and way with just a giant fan stuck to your back!!

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TravelWise interview special - Michael Marshall, COO, Minor Hotels, Thailand

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 13:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard - an interview special with guest Michael Marshall, COO, Bangkok headquartered Minor Hotels. In this interview they talk about the groups portfolio of hotel brands - which includes Anantara, Avani, Tivoli. Also camps, lodges and hotels across Africa within the Elewana Collection plus the groups expansion into Europe with NH Hotels. The conversation also focuses on the current tourism scene in Thailand which is opening up to international travellers in a phased manner. They also talk about the COVID-19 protocols in place in their hotels.

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TravelWise Special with Phil Blizzard - 'Dubai is Open'

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 17:00:00 GMT

'Dubai is Open' to visitors - both leisure and business as of Tuesday July 7th. In this special edition Phil Blizzard looks at the latest airline news from Emirates and flydubai as the emirate opens up. Followed by Sir Tim Clark, President and CEO, Emirates who talks about the flight ahead for the carrier and industry as a whole and provides his insights on COVID-19

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - interview special with Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana Hotels

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 09:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard - an interview special with guest Guy Hutchinson, President & CEO, Rotana Hotels talking about their heritage, the 'Rotana Safe Space' programme, their development plans and the future of their industry. With Dubai opening up to visitors, as of July 7th, the podcast begins with around-up of the latest aviation news from Emirates, Etihad, flydubai and the European carriers - KLM, Air France and British Airways.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - interview special with Raki Phillips, CEO, RAKTDA

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 07:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard - an interview special with guest Raki Phillips, CEO, Ras al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). In this interview the talk is about the current travel environment, what RAKTDA is doing in terms of hotel protocols to create a safe experience for guests. The conversation also looks at the opening of attractions in this northern emirate of the UAE - including the world's longest zipline a top the UAE's highest mountain Jebel Jais. Whilst in the final segment Phil Blizzard talks to Raki about their new 'Shortcation' campaign aimed at enticing visitors to the hotels of Ras al Khaimah.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - interview special with Ross Veitch, CEO & Co-Founder of Wego

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard - an interview special with guest Ross Veitch, CEO & Co-Founder of Wego the online travel marketplace with dual HQ's in Singapore & Dubai. Ross is a veteran of the Asian internet industry having established Yahoo!s Southeast Asian operations in Singapore back in 1998. In this interview the talk is about the current travel environment, not just challenges - but the opportunities which exist and how the industry will move forward now and post COVID-19

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates plus the latest news on travel across the Middle East

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Aviation & Travel News from across the Middle East & beyond. This time with Sir Tim Clark, President, Emirates with his insights of the aviation sector taken from his conversation at the Arabian Travel Market Virtual event. Aviation news includes transfer flights and the services offered by both Etihad Airways & Emirates, the rescue of Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific. With the entry of a new phrase into the lexicon of travel Phil Blizzard travels, virtually, to Ras al Khaimah to talk to Raki Phillips, CEO, RAKTDA about "shortcations".

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TravelWise special interview - Arabian Travel Market Virtual

Fri, 29 May 2020 10:00:00 GMT

Phil Blizzard talks to Danielle Curtis, Exhibition Director, Arabian Travel Market, Dubai about their forthcoming virtual event. They talk about moving ATM onto a digital platform and what can be expected at this virtual event.

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TravelWise - Phil Blizzard talks to Ryan Pyle, adventurer and TV host

Tue, 12 May 2020 12:00:00 GMT

TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard - an interview special with guest Ryan Pyle - adventurer and TV host. He talks to us about his global adventures whilst producing shows for Amazon, BBC Earth and the Discovery Channel.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - COVID-19 & the latest news on travel across the Middle East

Tue, 05 May 2020 11:00:00 GMT

Aviation & Travel News from across the Middle East & beyond and special guest interview - Matthew Sliedrecht Director of Marketing, Cleartrip and his views on the future of the travel industry. New s includes the new date for Dubai Expo 2020, virtual events for both AHIC & ATM. Whilst aviation news includes the launch later this year of the Wizz Air Abu Dhabi airline. Plus staycations, including the Waldorf Astoria Ras al Khaimah and destination news to include free hotel stays in Sicily, Italy.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - COVID-19 & the latest news on travel across the Middle East

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 14:00:00 GMT

Special guest interview with Anthony Ross, CEO, JA Hotels & Resorts and their COVID-19 '1000 Nights' for front line workers. News includes - BA and Emirates getting close at Dubai Airport, 10 minute COVID -19 tests for EK passengers at DXB. Plus, repatriation flights and how the super rich are using privates jets in and out of the UK, the removal on middle seats by some airlines and the hopes of Air India to commence flights from May 1st.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - COVID-19 & the latest news on travel across the Middle East

Sun, 05 Apr 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Looking at the latest news on travel and hospitality across the Middle East and the impact created by COVID-19. Information on flight suspensions, repatriation flights from Emirates and Etihad, plus hotel and event news. Special guest interview with Jonathan Worsley, Chairman & Founder, Bench Events talking about their virtual conference Hospitality Tomorrow, which takes place on Tuesday April 7th

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - COVID-19 & the latest news on travel across the Middle East

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 05:00:00 GMT

Looking at the latest news on travel and hospitality across the Middle East and the impact created by COVID-19. Information on flight suspensions, events and hotel news. Plus a look at a travel activity download, for young children in an interview with Richard Liddle. He is the founder of Two Point Four Travel, the global experiential family-orientated travel brand. I am also joined by travel journalist Peter Cooper from the National Newspaper.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - COVID-19 & the latest news on travel across the Middle East

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 08:00:00 GMT

Looking at the latest news on travel and hospitality across the Middle East and the impact created by COVID-19. Information on flight suspensions, Emirates and Etihad ticket policies , events and hotel news. Not all doom and gloom - listen in for some staycation offers and news on hotel openings. Plus an interview with Richard Jackson from Surf FM in Thailand on the corona virus situation there.

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TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - COV-19 and latest news on travel across the Middle East

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Looking at the latest news on travel and hospitality across the Middle East and the impact created by COVID-19. Information on flight suspensions, Emirates and Etihad ticket policies , events and hotel news. Plus an interview it Patrick McDermott, The Expat Flyer founder and his views on the corona virus.

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