TravelWise with Phil Blizzard

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

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.

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.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

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.