Abu Dhai tourism news from Abdullah Yousef, Director of International Operations, Department of Culture & Tourism who talks to Phil Blizzard at the World Travel Market, London. Listen to this comprehensive overview of the tourism development plans for the capital of the United Arab Emirates - from dedicated zones to the worlds largest entertainment…

TravelWise on the road in the 'Land of Smiles' with Phil Blizzard and this trilogy which will take you 'off the beaten track' down south in Khao Tao, jungle trekking in Chiang Mai and a re-vist to the increasingly popular Hua Hin. This episode begins in Wongamat, Northern Pattaya, which is close to U-Tapao the arrival point in Thailand for flydubai…

The settings of the fabulous Brecon Beacons, Bannau Brycheiniog, in Wales is the location for this podcast whereby Phil Blizzard, in his studio, links up with organiser Janine Price to talk about the regions first Wellness and Outdoor Recreation Festival. Further details - https://wellsynergy.wales Location of the festival is Onnenfawr Leisure Ltd …

Discover Qatar with Phil Blizzard talking to Phil Dickinson from Qatar Tourism who is responsible for the Leading International Markets & MICE marketing. Highlights of the interview include the 'Discover Qatar Stop-Over' programme which, in conjunction Qatar Airways, offers visitor stays in 4* hotel from just US$14 per person per night, along with …

Seychelles Tourism minister, HE Sylvestre Radegonde, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, talks to Phil Blizzard about their developments and key focus for the future of this industry within the Seychelles islands. The podcast also features. Sherin Francis, Principal Secretary, Seychelles Tourism who talks about new hotels opening, the events …

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. Gemma takes us away from the city centre and it's iconic tourists magnets - Bondi Beach, the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House. This time her 'Off The Beaten Track' recommendation is a 9 hour dri…

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 & Residence…

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 fo…

"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 m…

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 be…

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 Airpor…

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. Fo…

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, entertai…

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…

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard attends the the sell-out Mid Wales Tourism Conference, held at the Metropole Hotel and Spa, Llandrindod Wells and talks to key stakeholders at the event. Tourism and hospitality businesses across Mid Wales are being encouraged to work with Visit Wales to bring more international visitors to the region Mid Wales is reco…

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 tha…

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 fig…

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…

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.Di Phil Blizzard

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 benefit…

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 Nor…

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…

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 …

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 thei…

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 an…

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 Jac…

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 ArabiaDi Phil Blizzard

TravelWise Aviation News - part 1a of the flydubai to Pattaya Special. News from the major airlines in the Middle East - including new pilot training facilities to be built by Emirates, Qatar Airways taking on board the F1 Airline sponsorship and a raft of new destinations from flydubai - presented by Phil Blizzard…

Phil Blizzard hosts this 'Land of Smiles' special by joining Surf Fm broadcaster Richard Jackson, in Hua Hin, to talk about the post COVID 'bounce back' of tourism to Thailand. Richard also offers his 'local' knowledge of flydubai's new destinations - Krabi, on the Andaman Sea and Pattaya at the top of the Gulf of Siam. Aviation News starts off thi…

The new autumn series of PodTalks gets underway with Phil Blizzard talking to two of Eygpt's most accomplished extreme sports athletes and adventure travellers. They recall their adventures and the challenges faced as well as those faced on the journey to become successful serial entrepreneurs Omar Samra is the first Egyptian and one of less than 4…

Phil Blizzard talks to His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Emirates at the Arabian Travel Market and sits comfortably in the new Premium Economy seat whilst talking to Adnan Kazim, COO, Emirates. In this podcast, the first for the summer season, Aviation News features flydubai and their seasonal destinations, plus their spec…

A fascinating chat with Steve Wozniak as he reveals his philosophy for Apple, how a floppy disc took him out of California and onto to Las Vegas. Plus much more - like the name he use to avoid recognition at university and why he did not adopt the American Dream! The interview was recorded in Qatar at the the ‘Partnership Strategies for Corporate R…

A fascinating conversation between Phil Blizzard and two of Eygpt's most accomplished extreme sports athletes and adventure travellers. They talk about their adventures and the challenges faced on their travels, as well as those faced on the journey to become successful serial entrepreneurs Omar Samra is the first Egyptian and one of less than 40 p…

A conversation with Martin Barth, President & CEO, World Tourism Forum Lucerne, at the recently held 'START - UP INNOVATION SUMMIT 2002' which took place at the Hilton DoubleTree, on Marjan Island. Listen to to discover the aims of the World Tourism Forum Lucerne, what they do, why they are in Ras al Khaimah and on a lighter note my favourite resta…

Raki Philips, CEO, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development talks to Phil Blizzard about the exciting events taking place in the emirates during the first quarter of 2022, along with the record breaking start to the year. Events include - the World Travel Forum - Lucerne Innovation Summit, where this podcast is being recorded, the PGA European Tour Golf …

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and the first episode of 2022 looks back at some of the 'travel firsts' from 2021. These first 'In-Person' events and activities for podcast host Phil Blizzard include an aviation panel discussion, filming interviews at a travel exhibition, a delightful staycation alongside the Dubai Creek. Plus the high spot - my firs…

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and the opening of the eagerly awaited Anantara Dubai World Islands. In part 2 of this interview with Michael Marshall, Chief Operating Office for Minor Hotels the focus is on the GCC region. In the pipeline are several new hotels - such as The Anantara Ras Al Khaimah and Anantara - The Plaza in Qatar. To conclude Mich…

TravelWise with Phil Blizzard and as more countries open up to international travellers the focus this time is Thailand. We catch up with Michael Marshall, Chief Operating Office for Minor Hotels - with their well know brands such as Anantara Hotels - Resorts - Spas and the Avani Hotels & Resorts. In this the first of two podcasts Michael talks abo…

A new season of travel podcasts and Phil Blizzard is off on his first flight for over 18 months, due to COVID-19 restrictions. Flying with Emirates from Dubai to Barcelona on a Boeing 777 Phil samples the Emirates Business Class experience - from the limousine pick-up to the 'new norm' check-in and the flight itself. So fasten your seat belts and g…

In this interview special Phil Blizzard zoom's across to Koh Samui, Thailand to talk to Bruce Ryder, General Manager , Kamalaya Wellness Santuary. With the island just opening to international visitors we hear about the procedure for travelling to Koh Samui - including the 'sealed route' from Bangkok. We talk about island life in this COVID era and…

This Staycation Special from the Park Hyatt, Dubai continues as Phil Blizzard soaks up the atmosphere of the pools, talks spa relaxation with the resort managing director Stephan Schupbach. Exploration of the resort continues with culinary offerings - from France to Spain and the not to be missed legendary Boardwalk. Located alongside the Dubai Cre…

Located alongside the Dubai Creek the resort is a sanctuary in the very heart of Dubai with a multitude of restaurants, a white sandy beach, swimming pools. Phil Blizzard checks into the Park Hyatt, Dubai to discover what the resort has to offer and is greeted by the Managing Director - Stephan Schupbach who provides an overview of the resort. In t…

In this edition Phil Blizzard has the latest travel news - including Italy and Phuket, Thailand to welcome international visitors - in June and July, respectively. Flyduabi launches new services to Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, plus Shamal Shiekh, Egypt. To find out more about flydubai's other summer destinations and the airlines adaptability to…

Breaking Travel News podcast from the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai with Phil Blizzard reporting on the latest news and talking to key players from the travel industry. On Day 3 the key interviews for this podcast include a look at Dubai Expo - what visitors from across the globe can expect. I have a very lively conversation with Sumathi Ramanatha…

Breaking Travel News podcast from the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai with Phil Blizzard reporting on the latest news and talking to key players from the travel industry. On Day 2 the big news is the announcement from Dubai Tourism on the relaxing of covid restrictions on hotels and the start of events - both outdoors and indoors. An the key intervi…

TravelWise in conjunction with Breaking Travel News brings you the latest news from the Arabian Travel Market, Dubai. This in-person event is the first in the world and Phil Blizzard reports from this ground breaking event with the latest news and interviews from key participants. The show was opened by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktou…

An aviation special looking at the Global 7500 from Bombardier which is the largest business jet and the one with the longest range, making the aircraft capable of flying non-stop from Dubai to San Francisco. On the occasion of its debut flight into Dubai Phil Blizzard 'sits down' with Thomas Flohr, Founder & Chairman of Vista Global. to talk about…

An aviation special looking at the return to service Boeing 737-Max in the flydubai fleet of aircraft. In this episode of TravelWise Phil Blizzard features key aspects and insights from a briefing from hosted by flydubai. Captain Patrick Gozenbach, Senior Vice President, Flight Operations, flydubai talks about aircraft certification and pilot train…

In this interview special Phil Blizzard talks Rachid Bakas, Resort Manager, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Resorts. This unique destination is located on an island off the coastline of Abu Dhabi and is a desert island retreat for thousand of wild animals. The hotels of the resort opened in early February and Rachid provides a comprehensive overview o…

An interview special on TravelWise focusing on Al Ula in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This heritage destination is being given worldwide attention through a campaign called 'The World's Masterpiece'. Phil Blizzard talks to Melanie De Souza, Executive Director - Destination Marketing, Royal Commission for Al Ula. In this interview you will hear abou…