Peyton Manning Talks Importance of ‘Mega-Brands’ Marriott and Hilton in History Channel Series

Hilton and Marriott are getting their future at the silver display.

Within the unedited episode of the Historical past Channel’s The Mega-Manufacturers That Constructed The us, govt produced through former quarterback Peyton Manning, audience are given a front-row seat to the dynamic adjustments of the way the 2 lodge manufacturers remodeled from bare-bones motels to luxurious homes. 

“I don’t think you can mention hotel Mega-Brands without Hilton and Marriott. They’re two of the most iconic hotel brands around the world,” Manning solely shared with Proceed + Vacay. “The story about how they were founded is amazing — as you will see in the episode — and the paths they took to become the Mega-Brands they are today is inspirational.”

This system brings the ‘Mega-Brands’ to moment via realistic to life ancient video reenactments spotlighting the industry contention between Conrad Hilton and J.W. Marriott, as each and every hotelier aimed to amplify their hospitality empire. 

“Traveling across the country, you see the names Hilton and Marriott everywhere and not just in the big cities,” Manning added. “Part of the origin story of both brands is finding accessible options for travelers and that is true today.”

In addition to the historical reenactment scenes, the episode weaves in cultural commentary from leading voices in business and technology, who share context on how hotels have evolved over time. The experts featured include author and business executive Bill Rancic, former Travel Channel host Adam Richman, historian Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, and more. 

When reflecting on the first wave of new hotels in the 1930s, Bill Rancic remarked how the founding and growth of the hotel mega-brands was “genius”.

“There is a one-stop shop for business travelers, and the whole landscape of hotels changed forever,” Rancic says within the display. 

As each Marriott and Hilton persevered to develop, they might span international locations and upload other manufacturers to their portfolio. Marriott owns 30 other manufacturers together with the St. Regis, W Motels, Ritz Carlton, and Westin. Hilton owns 22 manufacturers together with Waldorf Astoria, LXR, Conrad, DoubleTree, and Embassy Suites. 

The episode is now to be had to tide on The Historical past Channel’s app, and website online. Cable subscribers too can get right of entry to the episode on their video on call for platform or alternative video websites equivalent to Apple TV or Amazon High Video.

The Mega-Manufacturers That Constructed The us is produced through Manning’s manufacturing corporate Omaha Productions, in partnership with Fortunate 8 Productions and Historical past Channel.