by Gary Hoover | Jan 28, 2026 | Articles, Data, Foodservice and Lodging, Newsletters
Originally published on Jan 23, 2020. Since this article was published, we have written up the history of the Marriott company and founder, and the most interesting story of Best Western, which is a non-profit co-op of sorts. Few industries are more fascinating than...
by Gary Hoover | Jul 31, 2022 | Articles, Data, Foodservice and Lodging, Newsletters
The world couldn’t function without the lodging industry. Wayside inns for the traveler have been with us for centuries. The American West was built on stagecoach stops and hotels near the train depot. Today, most Americans have experienced hotels and motels,...
by Gary Hoover | Sep 27, 2018 | Articles, Data, Data, Data, Foodservice and Lodging, Other Industries
Here is a list of the largest US-based hotel chains in 1969, including the number of hotels and motels (“units”). Source: Institutions Magazine 400 1969 list. 1969 largest hotel chains (XLSX)