From humble beginnings, Lonely Planet Publications has grown into one of biggest guidebook companies in the world and one of the most recognisable brands in travel.
On the eve of the book documenting the rise and rise of the formerly shoestring orientated book company, Tony Wheeler tells cmypitch.com how he and wife Maureen grew the company from a kitchen-table set up in 1973, to an operation with 500 titles, offices on three continents, and a significant web and TV presence.
Lonely Planet Founder talks to Entrepreneur TV
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1569 days ago
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