The story
Founded by Eugene Fodor in 1949.1
Private company
Fodor's
Publisher of travel guide books
Fodor's is a producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor, who created his first travel guide, 1936...on the Continent, with the intention of improving upon the directory-type travel guides in existence through the inclusion of practical guidance, such as tipping advice, and levity (the introduction noted that "Rome contains not only magnificent monuments [...] but also Italians.").2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1949Founded1
- HeadquartersRandom House Tower1
- Websitewww.fodors.com
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Fodor's is a producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor, who created his first travel guide, 1936...on the Continent, with the intention of improving upon the directory-type travel guides in existence through the inclusion of practical guidance, such as tipping advice, and levity (the introduction noted that "Rome contains not only magnificent monuments [...] but also Italians.").2
Leadership
Who has led Fodor's, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.
- FounderEugene Fodor1
Timeline
- 1949Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.fodors.com1
- X (Twitter)x.com/FodorsTravel1
- Facebookwww.facebook.com/FodorsTravel1
- Instagramwww.instagram.com/fodorstravel1
- WikipediaFodor's
- WikidataQ2099467
Sources
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- 1WikidataFodor's on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaFodor's on Wikipedia