Robert L. Johnson: From Media Mogul to Developing the Largest African-American Owned Hotel Investment Company
Keywords
Robert L Johnson, RLJ development, hospitality entrepreneurs
Abstract
Robert L. Johnson is the co-founder of RLJ Development, the largest African American hotel investment company. At the start of 2008, the company owned 144 hotels with a total of 4,061 guestrooms. Prior to forming RLJ development, Mr. Johnson enjoyed business success as the founder of the iconic media brand, Black Entertainment Television. This article presents the life and entrepreneurial activities of Robert L. Johnson, from his early entrepreneurial activities to the founding of RLJ Development.
Publication Date
4-1-2008
Original Citation
Jackson, L.A., Tesone, D.V., Fjelstul, J. (2009). Robert L. Johnson: From media mogul to developing the largest African-American owned hotel investment company. Journal of Hospitality Education. 20(4), 38-42.
Number of Pages
38-42
Document Type
Paper
Language
English
Source Title
Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Education
Volume
20
Issue
4
Copyright Status
Unknown
Copyright Date
2008
College
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Location
Rosen College of Hospitality Management
STARS Citation
Jackson, Leonard A.; Tesone, Dana V.; and Fjelstul, Jill, "Robert L. Johnson: From Media Mogul to Developing the Largest African-American Owned Hotel Investment Company" (2008). Faculty Scholarship and Creative Works. 445.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/ucfscholar/445
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