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just came back from school not long ago. had a really busy time doing accounts, well for the first time, in school and im quite satisfied for my conduct in class recently due to the upcoming tests. if not for test, i wont be studying so hard to understand whatever ive learnt and being taught. accounts is a pretty wonderful subject if you know it well. however, i hate accounts at a certain part of my life. if you cant balance it or cant get it right, the feeling is like attempting very hard to recall the things you have done or said, but still couldnt get it. you get what i mean? haha, whatever.

yesterday night i was reading some things online. its regarding history of hotels and stuff like that. im quite amazed by the stories and hope i can be like them one day. well, its not like i can really do it in the future, but i admire these hoteliers who have built and brought into our lives what luxury means centuries ago.

however, theres one tragedy that happened to one of the hoteliers. please read on...

HILTON INTERNATIONAL: The founder of this hotel management company is TV-actress, Paris Hilton's Great Grandfather named, Conrad Hilton. He had his first Hilton Lodge at Cisco, Texas and from then, Hilton International slowly expand and to date, it has more than 5 other hotel brands. One good example is the Conrad Hotels.

ST. REGIS: The founder of this hotel is Colonel John Jacob Astor IV. His first hotel named, St. Regis New York in 1904 still remains at its original site located at Fifth Avenue and 55th Street. However, he died on the Titanic in 1912 but his influence still carries on at all St. Regis Hotels. Later in the years as it expands, St. Regis made a few milestone by taking over the management of a couple of hotels and resorts around the world. And coming 2007, the St. Regis brand will be hitting town for a whole-new 6-star hospitality and residence experience, boasting its fourth St. Regis Asia property.

MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL: The founder of this hotel chain, J.Willard Marriott started his first business as a food-service management company. He and his wife, Alice Sheets expanded their business by opening some food outlets at the airports and so on. In 1957, Marriott opens its first 365-rooms hotel in Virginia. And in 1981, its 100th hotel opens in Hawaii. In 2002, Marriott celebrates its 75th anniversary and the business continued by acquiring other hotel brands and creating its own brands. One of the very prestigious brand it acquired in 1995 was The Ritz-Carlton Hotel.

HYATT CORPORATION: Hyatt Corporation opened its first hotel on September 27, 1957. Hyatt's first property at Los Angeles International Airport was originally named Hyatt House. The owner of Hyatt House was a local entrepreneur by the name of Hyatt R. von Dehn. Hyatt hotels expanded aggressively along the West Coast during the next decade. However, it wasn't until 1967, when Hyatt Corporation opened the world's first atrium hotel that the Hyatt® name became known worldwide. The hotel's 21-story atrium tower lobby and dramatic departure from traditional hotel architecture changed the course of the lodging industry. The challenge to hotel architects was no longer to eliminate extra space; rather, to create grand, wide-open public spaces.

By 1969, there were 13 Hyatt® hotels in the United States. That year, a subsidiary of the newly formed Hyatt International Corporation opened the first international hotel, the Hyatt Regency Hong Kong.

Hyatt Regency® hotels are the core brand of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts®, offering guests opportunities to broaden their horizons and rejuvenate. Lobbies and rooms are designed to reflect the best of the local cultures, the food and beverage outlets are inventive, and exceptional technology, meeting, and fitness facilities are available.

The Grand Hyatt® and Park Hyatt® brands were introduced in 1980 to further identify and market the diverse types of Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® worldwide.

Grand Hyatt® hotels serve culturally rich destinations that attract leisure and business travelers as well as large-scale meetings and conventions. The hotels, reflecting a grand scale and refinement, include features such as state-of-the-art technology, sophisticated business and leisure facilities, banquet and conference facilities of world-class standard, and specialized programs that cater to discriminating business and vacation guests.

Park Hyatt® hotels are the company's smaller, luxury hotels designed to cater to the discriminating individual traveler seeking the privacy, personalized service and elegance of a small European hotel. They offer a sense of sanctuary and luxury. In addition to state-of-the-art technology, Park Hyatt® hotels offer exceptional food and beverage facilities, intimate, understated surroundings, and 24-hour personalized service.

Since the opening of Hyatt Regency Maui in 1980, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® has become known as a leader in the creation and operation of dramatic luxury resorts as well. These include, for example, Hyatt Regency Kauai in Hawaii; Hyatt Regency La Manga in southern Spain; Bali Hyatt and Grand Hyatt Bali in Indonesia; Hyatt Regency Cheju on the southern coast of Korea; Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove and Hyatt Regency Coolum Spa & Resort in Australia's Queensland state; Hyatt Regency Guam in Micronesia; Hyatt Regency Thessaloniki in Greece, Hyatt Regency Kathmandu, Nepal, and Hyatt Regency Hua Hin in Thailand.

Today, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® specialize in deluxe hotels with meeting facilities and special services for the business traveler, operates hotels in major and secondary cities, airport locations, and leading resort areas throughout the world. In many cities Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® has made a significant contribution to revitalizing the area and spurring business and population growth. With the new hotels under development, Hyatt International Corporation will be creating more than 20,000 job opportunities throughout the world. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts® have a reputation not only for their physical distinctiveness, incorporating local art and design, but also for the amenities and services provided. These special services include Hyatt Gold Passport®, Hyatt's renowned recognition and award program for the frequent traveler; Regency Club® and Grand Club®, VIP concierge floors; complimentary morning newspaper; specialty restaurants; and custom catering.

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