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Conrad Hilton. Biggest Hotel Man in the World. Hilton…as in Paris?. Conrad (Connie) Nicholson Hilton is the great-grandfather of the well know Paris Hilton. Born in San Antonio, New Mexico in 1887. He and his family accommodated travelers in their New Mexico adobe home for $1 per night.
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Conrad Hilton Biggest Hotel Man in the World
Hilton…as in Paris? Conrad (Connie) Nicholson Hilton is the great-grandfather of the well know Paris Hilton. Born in San Antonio, New Mexico in 1887. He and his family accommodated travelers in their New Mexico adobe home for $1 per night
Three Careers Before Hotels Worked in his father’s business, A.H. Hilton and Son Served a term in the first New Mexico State Legislature Successful career in Banking
The Depression Challenge 1925 Hilton Hotel opens in Dallas - soon he owns 9 hotels The Great Depression 1929-early 1930’s • During the Great Depression, Hilton lost four hotels and saved five, one of which was the Dallas Hilton.
Waldorf Astoria Hotel • 1932 Conrad N. Hilton wrote "The Greatest of Them All" on a photograph of the Waldorf=Astoria New York. It was his dream to own this hotel and include it in his prestigious collection of hotels. • In 1949 he realized his dream, he purchased the hotel and extended his version of "the light and warmth of hospitality" to the legendary New York landmark.
The Rest is History • The Hilton International Company became one of the largest hotel businesses in the world. • Hilton passed the reins of the company to his son Barron in 1960s, but he stayed on as the chairman of the board. • 1979 Hilton dies at the age of 91 in Santa Monica, CA To learn more click the picture below to watch a short video documentary on Hilton’s Life Biography Part 1 Biography Part 2