César Ritz
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The term Ritz is often used to describe luxury and wealth. It is also associated with top-quality staff, service and amenities. Meet César Ritz, the man behind the name, whose business acumen and inter-personal skills made his organization a success and placed it in high demand. Born the youngest of 13 children, into a poor family, read how César was able to overcome adversity, to become known as ‘the king of hoteliers’.
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