Let's make this birthday one to remember.

62 years old (Born on November 29, 1962)

Happy Birthday, Petter Stordalen! You're the only hotelier who can turn real estate into rock 'n' roll. Whether you're championing sustainability or opening yet another dazzling property, you always manage to make business look like a party—complete with confetti and eco-friendly glitter.

From your recent successes in expanding Nordic Choice Hotels across Europe to passionately advocating for environmental causes (and somehow making recycling seem glamorous), you've proven that saving the planet doesn't have to be boring. Here's hoping this birthday is as vibrant and unforgettable as one of your legendary grand openings—and may it include fewer spreadsheets but plenty more champagne!