Corendon Transforms Retired Boeing 747 into Hotel Attraction
Amsterdam-based Corendon Tourism Group, founded by Atılay Uslu and Yıldıray Karaer in 1997, has made headlines with its unique approach to hospitality. The company, which began as a tour operator, expanded into aviation and has now transformed a retired Boeing 747 into a permanent fixture at its Corendon Plaza Hotel in Badhoevedorp, Netherlands.
The journey of this iconic aircraft began when Corendon acquired it from KLM, requiring meticulous planning and an investment of over 500,000 euros. The Boeing 747-400 was then moved to the hotel's garden, where it now serves as a striking marketing beacon and a popular backdrop for photographs.
In a creative twist, the company has also replicated a narrow-body aircraft cabin at its Corendon City Hotel Amsterdam New West, offering guests the unique experience of staying in the '737 Suite'. This suite is often booked months in advance due to its popularity. Meanwhile, the exterior of the Boeing 747 has been adorned with a vibrant mural by Dutch tattoo artist turned painter, Lieuwe van Gogh.
From its humble beginnings as a tour operator, Corendon Tourism Group has evolved into a company known for its innovative and eye-catching initiatives. The transformed Boeing 747 at the Corendon Plaza Hotel is not just a testament to the company's creativity but also a symbol of its commitment to providing memorable experiences for its guests.
