{"product_id":"the-most-famous-hoteliers-of-robert-woliski-9788396138941","title":"The Most Famous Hoteliers of All Time Volume 1","description":"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. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Most Famous Hoteliers Of All Time \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003eis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe two volumes comprising thirty-six chapters unravel incredible stories of forty-one hoteliers: builders, constructors, developers, hotel owners and managers, chefs and \u003ci\u003emaîtres d'hotel\u003c\/i\u003e, 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eMuch 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. \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Most Famous Hoteliers Of All Time\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe author vividly and thoroughly portrays the legends of the global hotel industry. In doing so, he proves that history doesn't have to be boring - because the book offers much more than dry facts found on Wikipedia. A contemporary hoteliers will gain many insights from it. Not only will they understand the tradition of hotel industry and its evolution over the years, but they will also receive many tips on running a hotel. Studying the examples of famous hoteliers provides insight into the best service practices, enabling the creation of unique and unforgettable guest experiences while maintaining the property's reputation. Learning a stories about successes and failures can assist in making business decisions, fostering creativity, and discovering innovative solutions. Ultimately, it can be motivating and inspiring in pursuing one's own goals and shaping a career path in this profession. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe book has been translated into English, German, French, and Spanish. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eVOLUME 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Johannes Baur. The pioneer of professional hotelkeeping\u003cbr\u003e2. Henry Flagler. The builder of hotels in Florida\u003cbr\u003e3. Franz Josef Bucher. A hotelier and the lord of the mountains \u003cbr\u003e4. César Ritz. The king of hoteliers and the hotelier of kings\u003cbr\u003e5. Auguste Escoffier. The emperor of chefs\u003cbr\u003e6. George Boldt. The genius of hotel management\u003cbr\u003e7. The Sarkies Brothers. The hoteliers-colonizers of Asia\u003cbr\u003e8. George Nungovich. The Napoleon of the Egyptian hotel industry\u003cbr\u003e9. Anna Sacher. The queen of the Austrian hospitality industry\u003cbr\u003e10. Conrad Hilton. The pioneer of globalization in the hotel industry\u003cbr\u003e11. Merile Key Guertin. Mr. Motel, or the icon of the Best Western brand\u003cbr\u003e12. Howard Johnson. The Host of the Highways\u003cbr\u003e13. Mohan Singh Oberoi. India's first hotelier \u003cbr\u003e14. John Willard Marriott. The leader in the American hospitality industry\u003cbr\u003e15. Kemmons Wilson. One of a thousand who influenced the 20th century\u003cbr\u003e16. Jay Pritzker. The initiator of atrium hotels and the Hyatt chain\u003cbr\u003e17. Paul Dubrule and Gérard Pélisson. The architects of European chain hotels\u003cbr\u003e18. Ian Schrager. The guru of boutique hotels\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert Woliński\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 839613894X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9788396138941\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Hotelexplorer.Net\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/16\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 258\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.81lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.54d","brand":"Robert Woli\u0026#324;ski","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48153921683711,"sku":"9788396138941","price":18.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_f8ee379f-5fc0-4de7-a764-23fe839edba8.jpg?v=1770786734","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-most-famous-hoteliers-of-robert-woliski-9788396138941","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}