Discover the history of Accor, founded by Gérard Pélisson and Paul Dubrule, from their first hotel building in 1967 to a global hospitality empire.What makes French hospitality so special? Pélisson and Dubrule believed guests deserved more than a bed. They combined elegant design with all-in-one service: a restaurant, a pool, and a private bathroom in every room. That idea reshaped the European hotel industry.From launching Novotel to acquiring and building brands like Sofitel, Ibis, Mercure, and more, Accor grew into one of the most influential hotel chains in Europe.

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Why did U.S. presidents, jazz legends, and Al Capone all stay at the same Chicago hotel? This mini documentary uncovers the 116-year history of the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago founded by John B. Drake and Tracy Drake. Built in 1910, the Blackstone Hotel became one of America's most famous historic hotels. Known as the "Hotel of Presidents," hosting 12 U.S. presidents, legendary jazz artists, and notorious mobster Al Capone. With its luxurious French decor, grand ballrooms, and exquisite events, it set the standard for luxury hospitality in Chicago.In this film, we dive into the birth of the Blackstone Hotel, how the Drake brothers got their start in hospitality before building The Drake Hotel, and how this Chicago landmark has endured for 116 years through prohibition, the Great Depression, acquisitions, closures, and a complete restoration. Perfect for fans of Chicago history, historic hotel tours, and hospitality real estate stories.

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From front desk agent to owner of three hotels, Davonne Reaves founded The Vonne Group, an educational firm that teaches aspiring hotel investors and owners how to get started in the space. She is also the founder of Vester, a crowdfunding platform for anyone to invest in hotel projects. This mini-documentary presents how she got to where she is now and how anyone wanting to focus on hotels as part of a commercial real estate portfolio can do it too.

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