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Isadore "Issy" Sharp, OC (born October 8, 1931) is a Canadian hotelier and writer. He is founder and chairman of Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Learn about the life and achievements of Isadore Sharp, the visionary entrepreneur who created the luxury hotel brand Four Seasons in 1961. Discover his philosophy, awards, community involvement and personal insights.
Jan 26, 2022 · Isadore "Issy" Sharp, born on October 8, 1931 in Toronto, Canada, is the founder of the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts and a philanthropist. Sharp is a legendary Canadian business leader and hotelier. While growing up, Sharp, known familiarly as “Issy,” didn’t have a clear career path in mind.
Oct 9, 2016 · How Isadore Sharp founded and built up the Four Seasons hotel chain, and why at the age of 85 he still plays an active role in leading the business.
A few years after opening the first Four Seasons, Isadore Sharp happened to meet a British family who planned to put a hotel on some property they owned in London’s Hyde Park area. Initially, they were set on offering very basic accommodations as an alternative to the city’s grand hotels.
Isadore Sharp Founder and Chairman “The reason for our success is no secret. It comes down to one single principle that transcends time and geography, religion and culture. It’s the Golden Rule – the simple idea that if you treat people well, the way you would like to be treated, they will do the same.”
Sep 28, 2023 · There are few entrepreneurs in Canada more successful than Isadore Sharp, who went from small-time builder to founder of one of the largest luxury hotel chains in the world.
