How The First Marriott Hotel Started from an A&W Root Beer Stand
Nov 16, 2020, 6:53 am
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How The First Marriott Hotel Started from an A&W Root Beer Stand
I thought this was so cute. Excuse me if it has been posted elsewhere.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAyLrDHHe9w
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAyLrDHHe9w
Nov 16, 2020, 1:30 pm
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YouTube 11:42 video. Tells the inspiring story of Bill Marriott (born 1900), and his Hot Shoppe restaurant chain in WAS. Post-war, he got into airline catering.
In 1957 he opened the first motel at DCA, which his son Bill, Jr. soon took over and grew into the chain we know today.
In 1957 he opened the first motel at DCA, which his son Bill, Jr. soon took over and grew into the chain we know today.
Nov 16, 2020, 4:31 pm
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Nov 16, 2020, 5:22 pm
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Watch the video. It includes photos and narrative referring to A & W.
Nov 16, 2020, 11:15 pm
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Here's a map from next to one of the conference rooms at the SLC Marriott at City Creek I took last year with a bunch of the Hot Shoppes and Marriott Cafeterias in and around the great DC area:
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Nov 17, 2020, 5:49 am
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If you‘re interrested in the history of the company, you should read „Spirit to serve“. 20 years back, you could find it in any Marriott room next to the bible. It‘s a great little book with some nice insight.
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/spiri...ott/1100425229
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/spiri...ott/1100425229