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Hilton Hotels & Resorts. Conrad Nicholson Hilton (December 25, 1887 – January 3, 1979) was an American businessman 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.
Apr 2, 2014 · Conrad Hilton founded the Hilton Hotel empire and grew it into one of the largest private companies in the U.S., consisting of over 3600 hotels worldwide.
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.
Apr 24, 2019 · Historian Dr. Mark Young shares insights on Conrad N. Hilton and how the global hospitality company he founded forever changed the face of travel.
Apr 24, 2018 · Conrad Hilton – Politician, Banker, Soldier, Banker. The ambitious young man became the youngest member of the new New Mexico State Legislature when it was formed in 1912, elected as a Republican. His father had supported his opponent, as he wanted Connie to stay home and work in the store.
May 30, 2024 · Conrad Hilton (born Dec. 25, 1887, San Antonio, N.M., U.S.—died Jan. 3, 1979, Santa Monica, Calif.) was an American businessman and founder of one of the world’s largest hotel organizations.
Jan 26, 2022 · Conrad Hilton was among the first to introduce a star rating system to signal hotel quality, and he also popularized the idea of combining hotels, restaurants, and casinos. By his death on January 3, 1979 Hilton had amassed a personal fortune of around $1 billion (roughly $3.5 billion today).
Conrad Hilton (1887-1979) bought his first hotel at the age of 31 and acquired or built dozens more in his life time. Through shrewd financing and bargaining, Hilton created one of the largest hotel chains in the world.
It was Conrad Hilton’s “first love.” In just 20 years, Hilton’s hospitality business grew from small reclamation projects to newly constructed million-dollar high-rises. Like many entrepreneurs, his business acumen sprang less from acquisitiveness than from a spirit of ingenuity, creativity, and awe in the face of human possibilities.
Jan 5, 1979 · Conrad N. Hilton, one of the world's leading hotel men, died of pneumonia Wednesday night at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica, Calif. He was 91 years old.
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