A TravelWise vignette as Phil Blizzard checks into Dubai’s newest destination the Jewel of the Creek – home to the glittering Marriott Marquis Dubai and Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences. In this podcast he discovers what the destination has to offer by talking to Anders Lingard-Johannesson, General Manager, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences.
Jump onboard this podcast with Phil Blizzard for an exploration of the world's newest cruise ship the gigantic Sun Princess. You will be taken on journey starting in Barcelona, cruising acoss the Mediterranean to Athens. Enroute you will be discovering the cuisine in its many restaurants, with entertainnment galore and take a visit to the bridge for a conversation with Captain Craig Street.For more information visitwww.princess.comand www.cruisemaster-me.com
"Talking to Adrian Hayes is an adventure in itself " says Phil Blizzard with this episode taking you, via your "Airpods' from the comfort of your 'zone' to the frozen, almost, vertical rock face close to the 8,586m summit of Kanchenjunga in the Himalayas.Adrian Hayes is heading back to the Himalayan 8000m giants with an expedition to attempt the majestic Kanchenjunga - the little known, 3rd highest mountain in the world, located on the Eastern Nepal and Indian border. We sta...
TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard and in this vignette epsiode we link up with travel and tourism expert Gemma Greenwood who is in Sydney, Australia. In this episode Gemma takes us away from the city centre and it's iconic tourists magnets - Bondi Beach, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. Her 'Off The Beaten Track' recommendation is the beachside town of Cronulla. Listen to find out why!TravelWise vignettes are short, snappy podcasts less than 10 minutes in duration, fea...
Check out the latest episode in the TravelWise vignette series - short and snappy podcasts that are less than 10 minutes long. All the essential information you need to know about a particular destination or in this episode a featured airline & flight!Phil Blizzard checks out the flydubai service from Dubai to U-Tapao, Pattaya International Airport, Thailand. Recorded on board the Boeing 737- MAX 8 you will get information on the seat layout, the meal service and i...
Check out the latest episode in the TravelWise vignette series - short and snappy podcasts that are less than 10 minutes long. All the essential information you need to know about a particular destination or in this eposode a featured hotel!Phil Blizzard checks-in to Al Hamra Village Hotel to check-out what they offer since their refurbishment. For more information about the hotel and their current room rates visit https://alhamra.ae/hospitality-al-hamra-village-hotel/
TravelWise onboard the Star Legend luxury yacht in the Mediterranean for the inaugural 'Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean' cruise. Join Phil Blizzard on board Star Legend, from Windstar, as he explores the luxury yacht as it sails from Rome to Barcelona. He talks to key members of staff about the facilities, the various dining options, entertainment and the shore excursions available at ports of call along the way, This boutique yacht has jus...
Phil Blizzard is onboard Star Legend, a luxury small yacht from Windstar, for his TravelWise podcast and to experience their debut 'Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean' cruise. In this interview he talks to Janet Bava, Chief Commercial Office who provides a profile of Windstar Cruises, the small ships they operate and their various cruises, along what can be expected for passengers on a 'Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean' cruise. TravelWise - the 'Legendary Winter in the Mediterra...
In this the third episode of the TravelWise World Travel Market Trilogy series the focus is on two major tourism projects in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - first its AlUla which has been described as a living museum of sandstone outcrops, historic developments, and preserved tombs . But with a 'jam packed' events and activity calender it is more than that as I discovered when I spoke with Melanie D'Souza, Executive Director of the Royal Commission for AlUla . So in this podc...
In this the second of the TravelWise World Travel Market Trilogy series we have a focus on aviation as I take off with Saudi Arabia's start up airline - Riyadh Air where I talk to Vincent Coste, CCO about their plans and how starting from scratch in the digital era is a big advantage to both the airline and it's future customers. Next on my WTM fight path is a stop over at the Kingom of Saudi Arabia's legacy carrier - Saudia. The focus here is their rebranding an...
In this the first of the TravelWise World Travel Market Trilogy series we have a focus on Dubai as I talk to two brothers, both CEOs and both leaders of key tourism and hospitality entities. The brothers are Fahad Kazim, CEO, Millennium Hotels & Resorts, Middle East & Africa and Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Tourism. Both attended the World Travel Market, London to promote Dubai by meeting key players from across the world in this major touri...
TravelWise - Phil Blizzard goes luxury cruising, samples the Emirates Premium Economy Experiences and visits the World Travel Market, London - find out more in this preview of the episodes to end the year.
A private jet service for you and your pet canine is the focus of this episode! Phil Blizzard talks to Adam Golding, Co-Founder, K9 Jets to find out more their 'barking' flights and the new service linking London with Dubai.We find out how the dogs get on together in the luxurious cabin of a private jet, the checkin process, along with the benefits of flying in a private jet.
Check out the latest episode of TravelWise podcast with Phil Blizzard! This time, we're introducing our new vignette series - short and snappy podcasts that are less than 10 minutes long, featuring all the essential information you need to know about a particular destination.In this edition we provide a little insight into beautiful Bergamo in Northern Italy. Whether you're planning a trip or just want to learn more about this stunning location, our podcast has got you covered! From Bruce Spr...
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and the summer season of 'On Location' podcasts gets underway in the Spanish capital - Madrid. So expect vibrant flamenco dancing from the Corral Del La Moreria a club which has been visited by so many super stars - from the Beatles to Marlon Brando, and so many more. We also feature roof top dining at the Picalagartos Sky Bar with its stunning vista's across the city.The podcast opens from the NH Collection Palacio de Tepa hotel in the he...
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard touring the Middle East's largest travel event - the Arabian Travel Market. In this podcast recorded at a very vibrant ATM you can discover Emirates Airlines Premium Economy class offering as Phil talks to Adnan Kazim the airline's Chief Commercial Officer. He also reflects back to the size of Emirates at the time the ATM started. Next stop is Dubai Tourism and a conversation with Hoor Alkhaja, Associate VP - International Operations, Dubai...
Paris based luxury hospitality brand Fauchon is the focus of this episode with Phil Blizzard talking to Jacques-Olivier Chauvin who commences the conversation by highlighting their 100 year history - from Luxury Teas Shops to Luxury Hotels. Jacques explains why they selected Dubai 'born and based' Aleph Hospitality for a partnership to develop their brand across the Middle East and the appeal of their product to 'high net work females in the region. No stranger to the region Fauchon,&nb...
Dubai born and based Aleph Hospitality is the focus of this episode with Phil Blizzard talking Bani Haddad the Founder and CEO of the management company who starts the conversation by explaining what they do and their different approach to hotel management. Bani talks about they way their company are seeing rapid expansion across the Middle East and Africa and expands on the recent news of their partnership with Paris based luxury brand Fauchon.
Pattaya located on the northern most part of the Gulf of Thailand is a one of two new gateways to the 'Land of Smiles' offered by flydubai. In this travel special podcast Phil Blizzard begins his journey onboard a flydubai Boeing 737 Max for the 7 hour flight from Dubai to Utapao airport. Once there he catches up with fellow broadcaster Richard Jackson from one of Thailand's most popular English language radio station - Surf Fm102.5 based in Hua Hin. The conversation is Pattaya related and mo...
TravelWise Aviation News - part 1b of the flydubai to Pattaya Special.News from the major airlines in the Middle East - including record profits for flydubai and their new routes to Saudi Arabia. Plus the big NEWS being the new national airline for the KIngdom of Saudi Arabia