TravelWise with Phil Blizzard
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 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Plus further a field with destination features such as 'Off The Beaaten Track' and short form 'Travel Vignettes' & 'TravelWise Featured Hotels & Resorts'
Episodes
93 episodes
Off-The-Beaten-Path Thailand: Beaches, Bicycles, And Fresh-Baked Bread In Pranburi
Looking for Thailand without the noise? We escape to Pranburi, the quiet stretch south of Hua Hin where pine trees shade a coastal bike path, fishing boats rest on the sand at low tide, and breakfast is served with warm, homemade bread and jars...
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11:30
TravelWise Looks At How AI Rewrites Travel - From Refunds To Robots
The future of travel isn’t arriving someday; it’s booking rooms, approving refunds, and answering questions right now. From the floor of World Travel Market London, Phil Blizzard joins three leaders pushing AI from buzzword to business value—sp...
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Season 25
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Episode 5
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15:18
Anguilla - the .AI capital of the World and cricket legend Joel Gardner on Sports Tourism
What if a small Caribbean island could turn sport and technology into a tourism superpower? Phil Blizzard talks with Anguilla’s Minister of Health, Tourism and Sports, Cardigan Connor, and cricket great Joel Gardner to unpack a strategy that bl...
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Season 25
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Episode 7
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1:15:39
TravelWise looks at the rise of Saudi homegrown hospitality & Dar Tantora
Welcome to Travelwise with Phil Blizzard! Our journey in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues as we explore a heritage hotel which has been recognised by TIME magazine as one of the Top Hotels in the World and is in the Conde Nast ...
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Season 25
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Episode 6
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21:26
TravelWise discovers at ATM the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia - from Diriyah to Aseer
In this episode, Phil Blizzard at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai, explores the rich history and vibrant culture of this fascinating kingdom. Starting with the historic centre of Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage...
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Season 25
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Episode 5
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12:45
Ramadan at the Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences, Jewel of the Creek
A TravelWise podcast vignette with Jawad Saade, GM, Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences, Jewel of the Creek talking about their Ramadan Iftar offerings along side the wonderful Dubai Creek.The podcast of the full interview with Jaw...
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Season 25
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Episode 4
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1:08
TravelWise at the Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences, Jewel of the Creek
Join Phil Blizzard as he continues his exploration of Dubai's newest destination - the Jewel of the Creek. In this episode he visits the Hilton Dubai Creek Hotel & Residences to meet Jawad Saade, General Manger who talks about t...
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Season 25
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Episode 3
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13:04
TravelWise at the Marriott Marquis Dubai, Jewel of the Creek
Join Phil Blizzard as he explores one of Dubai's newest destinations - Jewel of the Creek. In this episode he visits the Marriott Marquis Dubai and meets Fredrik Reinisch, the general manager to talk about this newly opened hotel and what guest...
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Season 25
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Episode 2
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16:26
TravelWise featured interview - Bani Haddad, Aleph Hospitality
The first TravelWise podcast of 2025 with Phil Blizzard talking to Bani Haddad, Co-founder and managing director of Aleph Hospitality, a Dubai based, independent hospitality management company, which will be 10 years old in 2025The talk...
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Season 25
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Episode 1
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32:46
TravelWise onboard a luxury yacht for a winter cruise 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 the...
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Season 24
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Episode 16
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22:25
TravelWise - Abu Dhabi welcomes the LA Sphere twin and more
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 dev...
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Season 24
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Episode 15
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10:44
Thailand Trilogy - Hua Hin Revisted
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 ep...
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Season 24
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Episode 14
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15:17
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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