He had not thought about the hotel and tourist business until an entrepreneur that he knew offered him a share in a hotel. Since then, he gradually realized that the hospitality industry is worth an investment. Over time, his hotels, restaurants and travel agencies completely dominated his business, which has become the world’s leading tourist company. It was Curtis Carlson who globally developed brands such as Radisson, Country Inns & Suites by Carlson, Regent Hotels, Radisson Seven Seas Cruises or TGI Fridays.

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