The Most Famous Hoteliers of All Time

Robert Woliński

The world's first comprehensive industry study includes:

- A thorough and engagingly described history of the hotel industry.
- Legendary hoteliers from various countries and historical periods.
- The origins of hotel brands, chains, and hospitality groups.
- A wealth of content filled with stories, facts, quotes, and anecdotes.
- Knowledge based on factual data and an extensive list of source publications.
- Educational material for future hoteliers and a source of inspiration and motivation for professionals.
- Translations into several languages

introduction

„To understand a science it is necessary to know its history.“

AUGUSTE COMTE

The hotel industry has a rich history and a future yet to be discovered. Centuries-old, it evolved over the years, adopting the traditional concept of a “home away from home” to the needs of modern life. This history was written by hoteliers of different nationalities, not only by Americans and the Swiss. The Most Famous Hoteliers Of All Time is a series of books dedicated to prominent figures in the lodging industry from different countries and eras who contributed to the growth of this profession and of the entire hospitality industry.

The two volumes comprising thirty-six chapters unravel incredible stories of forty-one hoteliers: builders, constructors, developers, hotel owners and managers, chefs and maîtres d'hotel, creators of new concepts, hotel brands and entire hotel chains. The series provides information about the origins of hospitality companies and hotel chains, such as Ritz, Hilton, Marriott, Radisson, Holiday Inn, Oberoi, Sheraton, Accor, Four Seasons, Days Inn, Residence Inn, Howard Johnson’s, Hyatt, Best Western, Trust Houses Forte, and many more.

Much space has been given to the true pioneers of the trade who have long been forgotten, yet undoubtedly improved the professional status of hoteliers and enhanced the prestige of the industry. The Most Famous Hoteliers Of All Time is a tribute to the legends of the hotel trade worldwide who went down in history. For this reason, this unique compendium of knowledge is addressed to all hoteliers across the globe who wish to explore the origins of their profession and investigate the standards implemented in the industry over the years.

The Protagonists of Vol. 1

The Protagonists of Vol. 2

Reviews

  • "This book is a fantastic history, a compendium of the names and stories of the people who have defined the hospitality industry for the past two hundred years. It is entertaining, expansive in its reach, and the clear passion project of an informed and engaging writer."

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  • "A very interesting book, a must-have for all hospitality and tourism enthusiasts."

  • "Truly a riveting book about hospitality and I can easily say one of the best books about the most famous hoteliers of all time. (...) I really enjoyed reading both volumes."

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