Hotel History

Author: Yael & DEtta

We take you with us through the sordid history and scandals of some of the worlds most famous and infamous hotels.https://www.hotelhistory.com
Be a guest on this podcast

Language: en

Genres: History, Places & Travel, Society & Culture

Contact email: Get it

Feed URL: Get it

iTunes ID: Get it

Get all podcast data

Listen Now...

The Billionaire Who Took Budget Suites to Space
Episode 23
Wednesday, 16 September, 2026

How did a boy who grew up hearing UFO stories and watching nuclear testing during the Cold War make his childhood dream of exploring space come true? He founded a wildly successful short-term hotel chain and funneled his profits directly into an aerospace company that would eventually partner with NASA. But that's not all he used his fortune to do.Summer is coming to a close, but we still have a few Cosmic Summer stories left to tell!Follow us: TikTok | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube📰 Sign up for our free newsletter, The CHECK-IN.📖 Join our free book club here.📚 Shop our bookshelves here.* Support indie bookstores!☕️ You can support Hotel History here or on Patreon.👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏻 Want to collaborate?🎶 Music: "Quiet Logic" by Dada"On the Radar" by Pecan Pie"Endless Puzzle" by AVBE🔗 Links:https://www.forbes.com/forbes/2011/0627/features-robert-bigelow-aerospace-real-estate-cosmic-landlord.htmlhttps://spacenews.com/bigelow-aerospace-lays-off-entire-workforce/https://thehill.com/opinion/technology/543106-will-a-space-hotel-actually-be-open-for-business-in-2027/✋🏼 Disclaimer: This podcast is for entertainment purposes only. The content is provided as-is with no guarantees of accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. The opinions of the hosts and guests are their own. While we discuss public figures and publicly available information, this podcast does not claim that all statements presented are verified facts, and commentary may include personal opinion, parody, or speculation protected under fair use and free speech principles. Listeners should independently verify any claims or stories discussed.*Some product links are affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.