Sarajevo's Holiday Inn on the Frontline of Politics and War

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The narrative focuses on the Holiday Inn in Sarajevo, detailing its evolution from a venue for the 1984 Winter Olympics to a hub for political elites and foreign correspondents during the siege of the city in the early 1990s. Kenneth Morrison utilizes a wealth of primary and secondary sources, along with interviews, to illustrate the hotel's pivotal role during tumultuous events. The book also examines the broader implications of how hotels serve as significant sites in times of conflict, providing a unique perspective on the intersection of hospitality and war.