Revenue per available room (RevPAR) grew in double-digit figures for the week of 11 to 17 April 2010 compared with the same week last year, which included the Easter holidays (10 to 13 April 2009).

The IMF foresees a double-digit annual-growth rate for years to come; and a quadrupling of GDP per head—currently a measly $2, 000—by 2018.

If Mr Eisner is to survive, he will have to deliver on a promise to increase earnings by at least 30 per cent this year and double digit earnings growth to 2007.