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We take you with us through the sordid history and scandals of some of the world’s most famous – and infamous – hotels.https://www.hotelhistory.com
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Hotels That Framed a Legend: Where Marilyn Monroe Stayed (opens the original)
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June 1, 2026, marked Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday. Her life made her a star, but her untimely death made her a legend. And almost 64 years later she is still an enigma. From the first time she walked through the Ambassador Hotel's doors to sign a modeling contract in 1945, hotels became her classroom, her stage, and often her home. We’re looking back at the way her presence—sensual, glamorous, endearing, at times even shy—forever marked the hotel lobbies she walked through. Read our Substack
Hotels that Come with Horses: 100 Years of the Dude Ranch (opens the original)
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From Hollywood Westerns to working cattle ranches, the dude ranch has been part of the American travel story for more than a century. In this episode, we sit down with Bryce Albright, executive director of the Dude Ranchers' Association, to explore the origins of the dude ranch, how these iconic destinations evolved into a uniquely American hospitality experience, and the role the association plays in preserving their legacy today. Along the way we discuss the influence of National Park champion
From the Loading Dock to the Top Floor: The Art of Hospitality with Susan Barry (opens the original)
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We love a candid and meaningful conversation with someone in hospitality, so lucky us (and you) that Susan Barry of Top Floor Podcast is both of those—and warm and funny to boot! We tackle working your way up in hospitality, trends that just might make history, and some of her favorite hotels and hotel stories. Listen to her weekly conversations with hospitality insiders here . Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube 📰 Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN . 📖 Join our free b
The Town That Chose to Believe: Roswell’s Reinvention after the Incident 🛸 (opens the original)
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Something strange happened in Roswell, NM, many years ago, and we don't mean the famous flying saucer story. In this episode we discover how a small Southwest town known for ranching and rockets transformed its tourism industry by making the most of a Cold War government cover-up, This episode is part of our Cosmic Summer series. Be sure to check out our other UFO- and cosmos-themed episodes! Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube 📰 Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN . 📖
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