Because of the "fun-filled" perceptions and "pleasant memories" commonly associated with hotels, many individuals who say "I love people" or "I want to work in a fun environment" are attracted to both jobs and careers in this business. Those that find themselves in a career in the hotel business say that there is nothing else like it. In fact, it has often been said that; "Once you have worked in the hotel business and enjoyed it, you will never get the desire to serve others out of your blood." Working in this business is nothing like the predictability found in an eight-to-five job, stuck in the confines of a "cookie cutter cubicle." As you will soon discover, in An Accidental Hotelier, from the hundreds of stories that can be told, from funny and sad to exciting and intriguing, the stories and the details surrounding these events have been especially selected with a purpose in mind. Hopefully, these stories will spark your imagination. You may enjoy reading this book just for the fun of it, or, if you are planning a career in the hotel business, it give you a realistic job preview and provide some valuable insights into the business.