Phil Blizzard PodTalks
TravelWise with Phil Blizzard - News, Views and Interviews. A look at what is happening in the world of travel, tourism, aviation and hospitality across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and the Middle East, plus further afield.
Episodes
81 episodes
TravelWise - Wellsynergy Festival, Brecon Beacons, Wales
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 Recreatio...
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Season 24
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Episode 13
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11:28
TravelWise - Qatar Tourism Focus, post FIFA World Cup 2022
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 12
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6:07
Seychelles tourism plans and events in this TravelWise special
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 f...
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Season 24
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Episode 11
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20:55
TravelWise Vignette - Off the Beaten Track, Australia part 2
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 Be...
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Season 24
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Episode 10
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6:56
TravelWise - Jewel of the Creek, Dubai’s newest destination
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 ...
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Season 24
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Episode 8
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8:58
TravelWise on board the Sun Princess - the World's newest cruise ship
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. Enro...
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Season 24
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Episode 7
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21:57
PodTalks - British mountaineer Adrian Hayes talks adventure with Phil Blizzard as he attempts the world's 3rd highest mountain
"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 Kanchen...
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Season 24
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Episode 7
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28:24
TravelWise Vignette - Off the Beaten Track in Sydney, Australia
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 ma...
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Season 24
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Episode 6
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6:40
TravelWise Vignette - flydubai to Pattaya, Thailand
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 air...
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Season 24
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Episode 5
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8:04
TravelWise Vignette - Al Hamra Village Hotel, Ras al Khaimah
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 hot...
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Season 24
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Episode 3
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6:17
TravelWise onboard the Star Legend luxury yacht in the Mediterranean
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 2
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22:25
TravelWise Interview - Legendary Winter in the Mediterranean with Janet Bava, CCO, Windstar Cruises
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...
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Season 24
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Episode 1
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8:01
Mid Wales Tourism Conference encourages international visitors
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 ...
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23:01
TravelWise - World Travel Market, Trilogy Pt 3: KSA with AlUla & Red Sea Global
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 outc...
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Season 23
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Episode 12
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12:49
TravelWise - World Travel Market, Trilogy Pt 2: Aviation with Riyadh Air, Saudia & Air Mauritius
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 s...
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Season 23
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Episode 11
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17:31
TravelWise - World Travel Market, Trilogy Pt1 - Dubai and two brothers driving tourism
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...
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Season 23
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Episode 10
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14:31
TravelWise preview - Luxury Cruising, Emirates Premium Economy and the WTM trilogy
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.
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Season 23
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Episode 9
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2:32
TravelWise - K9 Aviation Executive Jets for your dog
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 fin...
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Season 23
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Episode 8
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13:11
TravelWise Vignette - Bergamo, Lombardy, Italia
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...
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Season 23
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Episode 7
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7:04
TravelWise on location in Madrid - Where to stay, Cuisine, City Tours and Flamenco
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 ...
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Season 23
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Episode 6
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18:57
Arabian Travel Market 30th edition bounces back. A Focus on Dubai
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...
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Season 23
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Episode 5
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18:10
TravelWise with Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, Fauchon Hospitality
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. Jac...
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Season 23
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Episode 4
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13:37
TravelWise interview special - Bani Haddad, Founder and CEO Aleph Hospitality
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 hote...
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Season 23
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Episode 3
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19:28
TravelWise - Pattaya - the new flydubai gateway to Thailand pt 1
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 th...
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Season 23
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Episode 2
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17:00
TravelWise Aviation News - Riyadh Air the new national airline for KSA and record profits for flydubai
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...
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Season 23
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Episode 1
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5:46