Stanley Turkel, Manager and Avid Historian of Hotels, Dies at 96
Stanley Turkel, whose career as a hotelier, hospitality consultant and historian required him to check into more hostelries than a million-mile frequent flier, died on Aug. 12 in his own bed in Alexandria, Va. He was 96. His death was confirmed by his son, Marc Turkel. In 10 books and 270 blog posts, Mr. Turkel…