An Ethiopian Airlines 787 Dreamliner has taken off from Addis Ababa, marking the primary commercial flight by the Boeing aircraft since all 787s were grounded thanks to battery malfunctions. The 50 planes around the globe were grounded in January after two lithium-ion battery meltdowns that occurred on two jets within two weeks. The grounding of the Dreamliner fleet may have cost Boeing an $600 million, in accordance with reports, with deliveries being paused all over the world. Over the past few week Boeing engineers were fitting new batteries to the aircraft. The Ethiopian Airlines plane, which was bound for Nairobi, Kenya, landed safely at 11:45 local time.
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UNITE HERE launches website for Hyatt Hotel owners
UNITE HERE has launched a domain for owners of hotels managed by Hyatt Hotels Corporation. HyattMismanaged.org examines Hyatt’s performance as hotel manager for its owners and gives a database of management agreements, leases, and other public records. Hyatt plans to expand the variety of hotels under its brand “primarily by going in new management and franchising agreements,” and recently announced its intention to sell six full-service hotels but maintain long-term management agreements. However, Hyatt has recently lost management of high-profile properties in disputes with owners and will be poised to lose more as management agreements expire. HyattMismanaged.org investigates Hyatt’s record as a manager for third-party hotel owners, and raises questions that current and prospective owners of Hyatt hotels should consider, including: How do Hyatt’s management fees and operating expenses compare...
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News: Denis Hennequin removed as Accor’s chairman and CEO
Accor’s Board of Directors met today on the request of its Chairman, Denis Hennequin, with all Directors in attendance. During this meeting, the entire Directors came to the joint conclusion concerning the Group’s situation: that the tactic adopted is the best one and that it’ll remain unchanged. However, given current economic conditions and the rapid transformation of its competitive environment, Accor must accelerate the implementation of this strategy with a purpose to reinforce its positions. The Board therefore requested that the pinnacle priority receive to focusing energy and resources on transforming Accor’s business model. The Board took note of Denis Hennequin’s reservations and unanimously voted to terminate his mandate with immediate effect from April 23, 2013. The Board paid tribute to the measures initiated by Denis Hennequin over greater than...
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Abu Dhabi hotel guests climb 12%
Abu Dhabi has reported a 12% rise within the variety of guests staying in its 145 hotels and hotel apartments for the primary 1/2 this year when compared with the primary six months of last year. Figures just released by Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) also show that guests within the emirate are staying longer and that there were significant increases in hotel occupancies and revenues. During the primary 1/2 this year some 1,333,339 guests checked into Abu Dhabi accommodation delivering 4,226,604 guest nights – an increase of 25% on 2012. On average the guest stayed 3.17 nights – that is up 12% on last year, which translates into an occupancy rate of 71% – that is up 8% on 2012. “We on track and this...
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News: The 506-key Crowne Plaza Madinah opens in Saudi Arabia
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the biggest international hotel group in Saudi Arabia both by choice of rooms and collection of hotels, has opened Crowne Plaza Madinah today. The hole marks the primary Crowne Plaza hotel inside the Holy City. Crowne Plaza Madinah is found within the centre of Madinah with 506 stylish rooms and suites on offer to guests, including 259 twin standard rooms and 49 king standard rooms. Just steps away is Masjid Nabawi, the second one holiest site in Islam and one of many largest mosques on the planet, making the hotel ideal for religious travellers. The hotel is determined to become a hub for events, meetings and conferences with state-of-the-art facilities on the disposal of corporate travellers. The hotel incorporates a multi-functional business centre, five fully-equipped meeting...
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