Richard Branson on why now’s the best time to launch Virgin Hotels | inc.com
The iconic entrepreneur opens up about venturing into the hospitality industry and the one thing business travelers can't get from Airbnb.
Virgin Group founder Richard Branson traveled to Chicago last week to take another look at his brand new baby: the very first Virgin Hotel now open to the public. Located in a 1920s Art Deco landmark building, the hotel has 250 guest rooms and a restaurant club lounge. Equipped with free Wi-Fi and electrical outlets galore, the Virgin Hotel encourages a type of work-life balance in which business travelers can be productive while sipping on cocktails and listening to live music.
