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Arthur Frommer, a pioneering figure in budget travel, died at 95. His seminal guidebook, Europe on $5 a Day, revolutionized postwar travel by making European trips accessible to the middle class. Frommer's success stemmed from his practical advice and passionate belief in travel as an enlightening experience, not just a luxury. He built a substantial business empire around his guidebooks and related ventures, significantly impacting the travel industry and influencing millions of travelers. His legacy continues through FrahmerMedia, a company he re-established after selling his earlier enterprise.
Arthur Frommer, a pioneering figure in budget travel, died at 95. His seminal guidebook, Europe on $5 a Day, revolutionized postwar travel by making European trips accessible to the middle class. Frommer's success stemmed from his practical advice and passionate belief in travel as an enlightening experience, not just a luxury. He built a substantial business empire around his guidebooks and related ventures, significantly impacting the travel industry and influencing millions of travelers. His legacy continues through FrahmerMedia, a company he re-established after selling his earlier enterprise.