Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Conrad N. Hilton
Hilton Hotels Corporation
1946–1966
1946–1966
Hilton Hotels Corporation
1946–1966
1946–1966
- Industry: Restaurants & Lodging
- Era: 1940
Starting with one 40-room hotel, Hilton created a massive hotel franchising chain through selective acquisitions including the Waldorf-Astoria. By the end of the 1970s, there were about 250 Hilton Hotels around the globe and 136 Hilton Inns in 124 cities in the United States.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1887–1979
- Birthplace: New Mexico
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Owner, Small Business
Education / Military
- Undergraduate: New Mexico School of Mines