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Conrad Nicholson Hilton (December 25, 1887 – January 3, 1979) was an American hotel tycoon and politician who founded the Hilton Hotels chain. From 1912 to 1916, Hilton was a Republican representative in the first New Mexico Legislature, but became disillusioned with the "inside deals" of politics.
When Conrad Hilton opened the first hotel to bear the Hilton name in 1925, he aimed to operate the best hotel in Texas. As a result of his commitment, leadership, and innovation, today Hilton is one of the most respected brands in the world.
Conrad Hilton: Innkeeper to the World is a documentary series that examines the life, legacy, and impact of the legendary hotel magnate, Conrad Hilton. The series is produced by the Biography Channel, which is known for its in-depth and insightful profiles of figures who have shaped our world.
In this Conrad Hilton bio, I will take you through Conrad’s life, from his humble beginnings to eventually establishing a global hotel chain after navigating through the tough times of the Great Depression.
Episode 67. #67 Conrad Hilton (Hilton Hotel Dynasty) Hosted by David Senra. 04.14.2019. Business Building. Founders. David Senra is the host of Founders, where he studies history's greatest entrepreneurs. This is what he learned from reading The Hiltons: The True Story of an American Dynasty by J. Randy Taraborrelli.
15 sty 1979 · From New York to Istanbul and from Las Vegas to Addis Ababa, the name of Conrad Nicholson Hilton was synonymous with hotel, as in “I’m staying at the Hilton.”
Conrad Hilton: Innkeeper to the World: With Peter Graves, Cathleen Baird, Fidel Castro, Gregory Dillon. Explore the rags-to-riches life of the Texas shopkeeper's son who built a billion-dollar hotel empire from the ground up, and became a high-society fixture.
