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Novotel establishes its first hotel Lille , France . Over the next 13 years , it expands to more than
50using 120 hotels multiple countries . a toll-free WATS number . |
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InterContinental hotels start to open in Asia , initially including Bangkok , Bali and Manila .
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Downtowner Hotels introduces the first direct-dial reservation number , |
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Walt Disney announces that he will spend $ 100 million to develop a 50-squaremile parcel near Kissimmee , Florida . |
Hot Shoppes becomes Marriott Corp . |
The Hyatt Regency Atlanta opens . It ’ s the first atrium hotel , designed by John C . Portman Jr ., and influences design for years to come . |
Hilton International merges with TWA . |
Howard Hughes applies for a gambling license to purchase the Desert Inn in Las Vegas and buys the Sands ; Kirk Kerkorian purchases the Flamingo Hotel . |
Marriott opens its first international hotel in Acapulco , Mexico . |