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    David Marriott reveals the correct way to pronounce the popular hotel chain—and you’ve probably been doing it wrong

    The Marriott empire can be traced back to 1927, when David’s grandfather, J. Willard Marriott, opened a nine-stool A&W root beer stand in Washington, D.C.

    September 29, 2025

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