Karl Baedeker 'father of modern tourism'. In 1846, Baedeker introduced his famous 'star' ratings (for sights, attractions and lodgings) in the third edition of his "Handbuch für Reisende durch Deutschland und den Oesterreichischen Kaiserstaat" - an idea based on the Murray guides star system. This edition was also his first 'experimental' red guide. He also decided to call his travel guides 'handbooks', following the example of John Murray III. Baedeker's early guides had tan covers, but from 1856 onwards, Murray's red bindings and gilt lettering became the familiar hallmark of all Baedeker guides as well, and the content became famous for its
Karl Kübel Foundation for Children and Families Karl Kübel Foundation for Children and Families The Karl Kübel Foundation for Child and Family is a legal foundation founded in 1972 by Karl Kübel, based in Bensheim, South-East of Germany. The foundation was founded in 1972 by the entrepreneur Karl Kübel, who contributed the proceeds of his "3K-Möbelwerke" sold in 1973 and most of his private assets to the foundation. In addition to the income from the foundation, third-party funding and donations form the basis for the foundation work. Together with partners, the Karl Kübel Foundation is committed to ensuring that children are supported and promoted from the outset