Cesar Ritz was a Swiss hotelier and businessman who is widely regarded as the father of modern hotel keeping. He is best known for founding the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, which he named after himself. He was also the founder of the Hôtel Ritz in Paris, which became one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. His legacy lives on today, with the Ritz-Carlton brand being one of the most recognizable names in the hospitality industry.