Good Morning Hospitality

Good Morning Hospitality

The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast will bring you the top news and topics from industry experts in different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes, starting Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Go to GoodMorningHospitality.com to learn more! This podcast is a part of Hospitality.FM - The Audio Destination for Hospitality Professionals

  1. 1D AGO

    Vacasa Rejects DK's Bid; Expedia's B2B Push; Airbnb's Fee Policy

    On today’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, and Brandreth Canaley break down three of the biggest headlines in travel and hospitality this week. Vacasa’s special committee officially rejected Davidson Kempner Capital Management’s improved acquisition bid of $5.75 per share, calling it “not reasonably likely” to result in a superior proposal compared to the current Casago-led offer. With the shareholder vote looming, this move may bring an end to the takeover drama. Expedia Group is also making waves with a renewed focus on its B2B travel tech strategy. In a recent Q&A on Skift, company leadership highlighted their efforts to simplify the messaging around their B2B offerings and strengthen relationships with partners like banks, loyalty programs, and large-scale travel distributors. And over at Airbnb, the platform is doubling down on its policies around off-platform bookings and fee transparency. A new policy update reinforces that all required fees must be disclosed at the time of booking and that moving guests off the platform is a serious violation. From M&A tension to evolving tech strategies and policy updates, this episode dives into the forces shaping the guest and operator experience in 2025. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  2. Live Oak Insights, RJourney's Big Refi, and the Shifting Landscape of RV Travel

    5D AGO

    Live Oak Insights, RJourney's Big Refi, and the Shifting Landscape of RV Travel

    On this episode of Good Morning Outdoors, Matt is joined by guest host Robert Preston, CEO of Climb Capital and Unhitched Management. With Alex out sick, Robert brings his extensive experience in outdoor hospitality to the table, offering valuable insights into the RV and campground industry.​ Matt Whitermore also shares his takeaways after attending the Live Oak Bank RV Symposium, including insights into industry valuation, lender appetite, and what makes RV parks more “investable” as an asset class. From the bank’s impressive campus to deep discussions on the future of outdoor hospitality, we compare the trajectory of RV parks to the hotel industry and explore what might lie ahead. We also touch on Bolt Farm Treehouse’s unique approach, remember the legacy of Bud Steyer, and discuss a major refinancing move by Welcome to RJOURNEY across an 11-park portfolio. In market trends, we break down the new GoRVing RV Owner Demographic Report and what it reveals about who's hitting the road in 2025. Plus, a spotlight on why more Canadians are choosing to stay put—and what that means for demand across North America. A packed episode of stories, shifts, and strategies shaping the outdoor hospitality space—this week on Good Morning Outdoors! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  3. GMH Hotels: Business Travel Slows, Loyalty Surges, and Cruise Lines Pay Up

    6D AGO

    GMH Hotels: Business Travel Slows, Loyalty Surges, and Cruise Lines Pay Up

    This week on GMH Hotel, Sarah Dandashy, Steve Turk, and special guest host Brian Hicks, President & CEO of HSMAI, unpack the headlines shaping hospitality and travel. Business travel is starting to cool after a strong run, and boutique hotels face headwinds despite a successful 2024. Hotel loyalty programs, however, are on fire — with membership growth outpacing pre-pandemic levels. On the travel side, the crew discusses new global rules requiring cruise lines to pay for carbon emissions, and what airline passengers can expect from the skies in 2030, from biometric boarding to modular cabins and next-level sustainability. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  4. GMH EU: Loyalty, Google Disruption & Alternative STR Revenue

    APR 15

    GMH EU: Loyalty, Google Disruption & Alternative STR Revenue

    Sarah Nan DuPre and Leo Walton return after co-hosting the Short Stay Summit to unpack takeaways from the conference, including the energy of a one-day show, the value of hyperlocal hospitality, and the shift toward tech-enabled guest experiences. They also explore Airbnb’s new loyalty program via HotelTonight and debate whether it adds value or dilutes brand identity. Plus, they break down how Google’s tour and activity push could disrupt OTAs, and why alternative revenue streams—like upselling experiences—might help operators offset tightening margins. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  5. APR 14

    OTA Growth Slows, AI in STRs Rises, and the VC Tap Tightens

    Today on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers break down the latest headlines shaping travel and hospitality. Morningstar slashes growth projections for online travel firms—what does this signal for Expedia Group, Airbnb, and Booking.com as summer nears? We also look at SuiteOp’s $3M raise to bring AI tools to short-term rental operators. Is AI still a hot spot for investment, or a rare bright spot in a cooling market? Finally, we dive into PhocusWire’s latest funding analysis, which shows fewer deals and a clear investor shift toward profitability. It’s a must-listen for anyone tracking the future of travel tech, investment, and operations. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  6. GMO: KOA’s 2025 Report, Gen Z Goes RVing, & Guest-Host, Christine Taylor

    APR 10

    GMO: KOA’s 2025 Report, Gen Z Goes RVing, & Guest-Host, Christine Taylor

    On this week’s episode of Good Morning Outdoors, Alex Burkett holds down the fort while Matt Whitermore away at a conference, and we’re joined by a very special guest-host, Christine Taylor. Chrissy brings a unique perspective to the show, with a background that spans campgrounds, compliance, and now law, as she wraps up her legal career at Goldberg Segalla. We dive into the brand-new 2025 Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Report and what the data reveals about shifting consumer preferences in the outdoor space. Then, we explore a new article from the RV Industry Association, highlighting how Millennials and Gen Z are reshaping the RV industry and pushing manufacturers and operators to adapt. We also take a closer look at the Terramor Outdoor Resort brand, built by KOA, and how it’s blending luxury design with legacy campground roots. Finally, we break down the latest SSI data showing a nearly 12% drop in retail RV registrations for February 2025—and what it could signal for the year ahead. This one’s packed with insights for campground owners, RV pros, and anyone watching the outdoor hospitality space evolve in real-time. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min
  7. GMH Hotels: Tariff Worries, Staffing Struggles & Virgin’s Bold Cruise Move

    APR 9

    GMH Hotels: Tariff Worries, Staffing Struggles & Virgin’s Bold Cruise Move

    This week on GMH Hotel, Sarah Dandashy, Steve Turk, and guest-host, Adam Bussell, unpack how new tariffs could delay hotel projects and drive up development costs across the U.S. They also explore how staffing levels in the hotel industry remain below pre-pandemic levels, despite a projected bump in jobs and compensation. In travel, the team spotlights Virgin Voyages’ booming success with its adults-only cruises and breaks down Expedia Group’s thoughtful approach to integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their booking experience. Tune in for the latest insights and hospitality headlines! ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min
  8. GMH EU: Inside the Short Stay Summit—Scaling, Tech & Guest Experience

    APR 8

    GMH EU: Inside the Short Stay Summit—Scaling, Tech & Guest Experience

    In this special live episode from the Short Stay Summit, Sarah and Leo finally record together in person to reflect on an eventful week in London. They highlight key moments from the Summit and the Shortyz Awards, where AirDNA took home the Best Use of Social Media award. The duo explores powerful stories of growth from hosts and property managers, the evolution of tech-powered hospitality, and meaningful discussions on guest personalization, AI, and hyperlocal service. Highlights include a deeper look into attracting specific travelers, impactful conversations with UK MPs about the future of short-term rentals, and a powerful panel on hiring ex-service members for roles in the hospitality sector. It’s an energizing and insightful episode straight from the show floor. ---- Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live! Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer: • Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here! • Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here! • Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

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The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast will bring you the top news and topics from industry experts in different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes, starting Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content. Go to GoodMorningHospitality.com to learn more! This podcast is a part of Hospitality.FM - The Audio Destination for Hospitality Professionals

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