This episode captures the essence of the first day at the Scale conference. It features a relaxed, conversational style among Leo Walton, Sarah DuPre, Raphaele Cline, and Damian Sheridan, who share their various experiences from the event. The conversation also touches on a humorous, macabre anecdote about a crime at a rental property, leading to[...]

Leo Walton and Sarah Nan DuPre hop on the mic together and share their perspectives on multiple topics, such as Airbnb potentially launching a prime-like membership, axe-throwing amenities, and Booking.com's earnings. These are just a glimpse of what to expect in this episode. If you're going to the Scale show in Barcelona, make sure you[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers are going to explore the contrasting financial landscapes of Vacasa and Airbnb. Despite facing industry challenges, Vacasa ended 2023 with a focus on operational efficiency and strategic technology enhancements. Meanwhile, Airbnb showcased strong growth with a record $2.2 billion in revenue[...]

Welcome to this week's episode of GMH Hotel Edition with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk! We kick off with AAA Travel's latest announcements, revealing new Four and Five-Star hotels and restaurants in North America, including standout establishments like Emeril’s in New Orleans and the Mandarin Oriental in Boston. The episode takes a serious turn with[...]

This episode of Good Morning Hospitality Europe includes the implications of regulatory changes on short-term rentals in Madrid and France, the firing of VRMA's CEO, and the impact of AI and social media on the travel booking process. The episode features perspectives on how these changes affect industry stakeholders, including property management companies, and the[...]

The Trio (Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers) is back and diving in deep with all things OTA's as we've all seen the recent buzz around Airbnb's latest release! This episode is brought to you by our partners at sojo! sojo is the gift that keeps on giving, so grab your 30 days of sojo amenities and[...]

In this exclusive bonus episode, Guesty's COO and president, Vered Raviv Schwarz, discusses the company's recent $130 million series F fundraise and the acquisition of Rentals United, a prominent channel manager. This strategic move aims to enhance distribution networks and improve product offerings through robust data analysis and AI capabilities. The interview highlights the synergy[...]

Live from the iconic Biltmore, this episode with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk delves into significant developments in the hospitality industry. Marriott International announces the opening of a new Ritz-Carlton Reserve in Trojena, NEOM, enhancing its luxury lifestyle offerings and expanding into Saudi Arabia's adventurous terrains. We explore the importance of genuine guest loyalty over[...]

This episode of Good Morning Hospitality Europe with Leo Walton, Sarah DuPre, and Raphaele Cline explores a range of topics relevant to the travel and hospitality industry. The hosts discuss the success of short-term rental (STR) events in London, including the Shortyz and the Scale Green conference, and delve into discussions about the potential and[...]

In this episode, Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers discuss the strategic acquisition by RedAwning of the property management startup Awning, a move that underscores the consolidation trend in the short-term rental space. We also explore Hostaway's new initiative to offer financial services tailored for short-term rentals, enhancing operational efficiency for property managers. Additionally,[...]

In this episode, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk explore the latest advancements in enhancing the guest experience in the travel and hospitality sectors. IHG Hotels & Resorts now offers Apple AirPlay across more than 60 North American properties, allowing guests to stream their personal content securely to their room's TV. Meanwhile, Marriott International celebrates a[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality Europe, Leo Walton, and Raphaele Cline are back with a special appearance of Damian Sheridan to discuss upcoming events like the Scale Green conference in London and analyze industry developments, including a new TV platform for short-term rentals and Airbnb's global summer travel trends for 2024. They debate[...]

Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers are back with more Monday news for all of you Early Risers! How can lower credit card fees impact travel spending and the frequency of travelers to our destinations? Are we also at the mercy of Google's search algorithm? And is AI-generated content helping you or hurting you?[...]

In this episode, we (Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk) delve into the strategic expansions in Europe. Marriott International and IHG Hotels & Resorts each added about 100 new properties, reflecting robust growth in the hospitality sector. We also touch on Las Vegas' boost in tourism with significant rises in convention attendees and economic benefits from[...]

Madeline List, Senior Analyst at Phocuswright, joins Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers this week to cover a range of topics from Phocuswrights' recent study and how operators can apply some of these findings to their business! This episode is brought to you by our partners at sojo! sojo is the gift that keeps on giving, so[...]

Good Morning Hospitality is excited to welcome and announce our GMH Europe Crew, Leo Walton, Sarah Dupre, and Raphaele Cline. In this episode, some of the topics include the implications of TripAdvisor blocking 2 million fake reviews in 2023, the benefits of staying local versus rapid expansion in property management, and Booking.com's reevaluation of its[...]

In this episode, the focus is on significant hospitality and travel industry developments. Hilton acquires Sydell Group’s NoMad Brand, venturing into the luxury lifestyle market, aiming for global expansion. Accor launched the "Hospitality is a Work of Heart" initiative, aiming to reinvigorate the sector's talent culture with an emphasis on inclusivity, creativity, and sustainability. In[...]

This week, Jamie Lane is back to give us the data! We scream for it each and every week and are lucky enough (and thankful) for him to join us each month to share the incredible insights with you all! So, grab your coffee and your notebook because this one is going to be good![...]

In this episode, Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk delve into the travel industry's strides toward inclusivity and change, highlighting Virgin Hotels' initiative with Autism Double-Checked for neurodiverse traveler accessibility, the upcoming transformation of Miami’s Shore Club by Auberge Resorts, and the closure of Las Vegas' Tropicana for a new baseball stadium. They also cover the[...]

Welcome back to another great episode on Good Morning Hospitality! The Trio (Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers) dive into a couple of topics this morning around the recent funding news we saw from Blueground, which raised $45M in a Series D round. Recently, the Department of Justice filed a Statement of Interest in[...]

In the episode, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dive into the resurgence of luxury travel, highlighted by extravagant offerings like Dubai's Royal Mansion suite, and discuss Booking.com's termination of its "Travel Sustainable" program due to regulatory concerns. They also explore the record $8.9 billion in airfare sales by U.S. travel agencies in February, indicating a robust recovery in travel demand.[...]

The Trio (Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers) is back for another episode, diving into industry-leading topics and stories for hospitality professionals who want to stay in the know! This week's episode once again covers more about the urban operator Sonder Inc., which is now under investigation, Marriott International's recent launch of an AI search to match travelers[...]

In this episode with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, the discussion centers on Hilton's acquisition of Graduate Hotels to enhance its lifestyle portfolio, IHG Hotels & Resorts's initiative to equip its North American hotels with EV charging stations in response to the EV boom, and the impact of the gig economy on hotel staffing, highlighting the shift towards flexible, project-based employment. Sarah[...]

This week, Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers will join you all on the best day of the week to discuss the top trending topics and stories in short-term rentals! This week's headlines cover operator brands like Sonder Inc. and the big OTAs (Expedia Group, Booking.com, Airbnb, etc.), once again showing the power of their marketing dollars. This episode[...]

In the engaging episode, Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk discuss the latest trends in the travel and hospitality sector. The discussion kicks off with Hyatt Regency's groundbreaking collaboration with the Future app, which provides guests with personalized workout experiences. It then transitions to the unveiling of an immersive Barbie-themed vacation experience at Atlantis Paradise Island, inspired by the doll's enduring[...]

This week, we gathered the whole Short-Term Rental Crew to discuss the latest and greatest! Jamie Lane will explain the data and what this all means for the industry, as well as discuss many other exciting topics! This episode is brought to you by our partners at sojo! sojo is the gift that keeps on giving, so grab[...]

In the latest episode of "Good Morning Hospitality," the dynamic duo of Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk delve into unique hotel practices and industry challenges. They highlight InterContinental Hotels & Resorts Singapore's 'Rain Resist Bliss' package, which compensates guests for vacation disruptions due to rain, and a lawsuit by Wynn Resorts Las Vegas against Fontainebleau Las Vegas for employee poaching. Additionally, they discuss[...]

Welcome back to another beautiful week in Hospitality! This week, Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers dive into the recent trending topics as the credit card race speeds up with Capital One adding STR operators, layoffs keep piling up even with recent stock prices at Expedia Group, and the revival of out-of-business operators like Casai getting a second breath of life with the[...]

On the 200th episode of "Good Morning Hospitality," Sarah Dandashy, Steve Turk, and Wil Slickers delve into transformative trends within the hospitality industry, from the surge in luxury all-inclusive resorts, driven by consumer demand for upscale, stress-free vacations, to the emergence of luxury hotel merchandise as a status symbol. They discuss the JLL Report's insights[...]

This week we have the dynamic trio of Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers back on the show to talk about the top leading stories happening in the short-term rental sector on top of other news for hospitality professionals! This week's top stories include Sonder Inc. going through more layoffs, the ever-growing supply of multi-family units in Miami, and Bob W. raising[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, the discussion highlights the Forbes Travel Guide 2024 Star Awards, recognizing luxury hotels in new destinations globally, including Dubai's significant achievement of five new Five-Star hotels. The episode also delves into the Michelin Guide's expansion in Florida, spotlighting 19 restaurants across Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Additionally, a surge in[...]

Join us on the next episode of Good Morning Hospitality for an insightful dive into the ever-evolving world of short-term rentals. We'll be tackling a variety of hot topics, including the current peak of the industry, key takeaways from Expedia Group and Airbnb's latest earnings calls, and the recent controversy surrounding Vrbo's Super Bowl ads that have drawn criticism from Canadian[...]

In this "Good Morning Hospitality" episode, Steve Turk & Sarah Dandashy cover Marriott's impressive 2023 performance, spotlighting its luxury hotel growth and a 48% profit margin. They delve into Dubai's Siro One Za'abeel, a hotel pioneering in luxury bio-hacking for $500 a night. The episode also touches on a bizarre incident in Thailand with a[...]

Happy Monday Post-Super Bowl, where more people were cheering for Taylor Swift & Usher than they were any of the teams playing 😉 Today, we're covering more OTA news from a new Expedia Group CEO to take the helm and more! This episode is brought to you by our friends and sponsors at sojo! Claim your free[...]

Welcome to today’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality, broadcasting live from the stunning landscapes of Maui. Today, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dive into the latest hospitality trends, sharing new research on traveler preferences, discussing the essence of luxury hospitality, exploring recent travel news, and debating a surprisingly contentious topic: hotel bathrobes. Hospitality Hotline &[...]

This week, The Trio. (Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, & Wil Slickers) jumps on the podcast to discuss the OTA objectives as we're seeing more and more pressure put on operators to lower rates, minimize fees, and even lock out wholesale rates. If you're in Nashville for the STR Wealth Conference, swing by the Hospitality.FM Podcast Booth and say hi[...]

In this episode of "Good Morning Hospitality," Steve Turk & Sarah Dandashy delve into the evolving landscape of the hotel industry, comparing Marriott International's and Hilton's expansion strategies and discussing the new norm of $1,000-per-night luxury hotel rooms. They also touche on the Super Bowl 2024's impact on Las Vegas hotel rates, predicted to be the highest in the game's history.[...]

This week, we have Brandy, Michael, and Wil diving into the question of what happens when your city goes through a ban on short-term rentals. We will save all the notes for the episode! Make sure you tune in because The Trio will touch on big brand names like Marriott and other things touched on[...]

In the latest "Good Morning Hospitality" episode, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk explore intriguing stories in the hospitality world, including the Hilton Garden Inn's popularity among elites at the World Economic Forum in Davos and the upcoming luxurious Sandbourne Santa Monica hotel.  They also feature the first ski resort by Margaritaville in Lake Tahoe and[...]

Following our 2024 Hospitality Predictions Roundtable, we're excited to welcome back Maxwell Farley, Founder & CEO of sojo, to the show to share his insights from 2023 and outlook on the year ahead. 2023 was a pivotal year for many hospitality businesses, and the team at sojo works with the ones who have the boots on the[...]

A gathering of experts in the hospitality field share their insights and predictions for the coming year. Themes include the importance of professionalization in the industry, the continuation of spending in travel, the expected rise in mergers and acquisitions, the role of tech in shaping the guest experience, sustainability, wellness, the increased importance of AI,[...]

In this episode of "Good Morning Hospitality," Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk delve into the latest trends in the hospitality industry. They start with a discussion on the recent decline in U.S. hotel room rates and its implications for the industry. The episode then shifts focus to the anticipated factors affecting hotel profitability in 2024,[...]

This week "The Trio" (Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers) dive into some of Phocuswrights' Global Sizing Report for Short-Term Rentals (we will give you a link in the comments/show notes to grab the full report for yourself!) and cover some of the other stories happening in the industry this week! Hospitality Predictions Roundtable Link This episode[...]

In this episode, "Good Morning Hospitality" welcomes Demi Horvat, CEO of AirDNA, to discuss their latest strategic leap: the acquisition of Uplisting. Horvat delves into the motivations behind this significant move, exploring how it aligns with AirDNA's vision to revolutionize data-driven decision-making in the hospitality sector. From the synergy between AirDNA's market analysis expertise and[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk, we dive into the latest 2024 hotel food and beverage trends, focusing on sustainability, plant-based options, and tech-enhanced dining experiences. We discuss the impact of employee roles in value creation, highlighting the differences between value-enhancing and value-destroying employees and the importance of[...]

2024 is not starting as easy as some may have hoped! On today's show, we're going to cover some news about the DACK acquisition by Operto, with more to happen this year as we've predicted, and we will also discuss the recent closures of Frontdesk & Here that we saw last week. Prepare yourself for[...]

Steve Davis, CEO of Operto, discusses the company's third acquisition with the acquisition of DACK. He explains how DACK, which offers a native app for guest communication in the short-term rental industry, will be integrated into Operto's operations. Steve clarifies that DACK's sophistication aligns with Operto's roadmap, accelerating its growth strategy. Furthermore, the company's previous[...]

In our latest episode, "Loyalty Race and the Impact of AI in Hotels," Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk dive into the hospitality industry's trends, focusing on the growing rivalry in hotel loyalty programs and the transformative role of AI. They highlight Hilton's rapid growth in loyalty memberships, challenging Marriott's lead. The discussion then shifts to[...]

Kicking off 2024 for GMH are Michael Goldin and Jamie Lane! They're diving into some recent news on how Airbnb rental programs with first-year earnings and how short-term rentals impact specific college towns like Athens, GA. This is an episode you won't want to miss to start 2024! This episode is brought to you by[...]

Join us on December 20th for an episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk LIVE and in person in Miami, focusing on "Hotel Brand Bloat and the New Normal of Travel." We'll discuss Choice Hotels' $7.8 billion offer to acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts and the proliferation of over 1,000 hotel[...]

This week, we get into the holiday spirit and cover many topics with our monthly co-host, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA. Last week, we covered our predictions from the early part of 2023, and now, it's time to reflect on the last 12 months and look ahead to see what we can expect for[...]

In this episode, we explore the hospitality industry's latest trends and stories. Highlights include the grand opening of the Fontainebleau hotel, an $800K diamond ring found at the Ritz in Paris, and the latest online reputation rankings of hotel brands. We also preview Accor's 2024 hotel openings and discuss the emerging trend of 'surprise travel'.[...]

Join hosts Michael, Wil, and Brandy as they revisit their bold predictions for the hospitality industry in 2023. In this special episode, they explore which forecasts hit the mark and which veered off course. From the rise of boutique hotels to Vacasa's market strategy and the ever-growing EU travel demand, dive into a year of[...]

In a recent conversation, the CEO & Co-Founder of Moving Mountains, Robin Craigan, discusses the acquisition of Triumph Mountain Properties. Founded by Mike Connelly, Triumph Mountain Properties is a well-established business in the Vail Valley. The acquisition process involved three conversations over 15 years before finalizing the deal. The best part of the deal is[...]

In the discussion, we explore the challenges faced by the short-term rental industry, the growing demand for professionalism, and the need for a level playing field with hotels. We also talk about the differences between various types of accommodations, the impact of regulations on the market, and make predictions for 2024. The conversation concludes with[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk, we are excited to have William "Chip" Rogers, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association, as our special guest. Chip will share his thoughts on the current state of the hotel/hospitality industry and discuss some of the latest legislation in LA and NJ. Additionally,[...]

We are pleased to welcome Sam Dundas, the Co-Founder of Besty AI, as our special guest this week. Sam will be joining the GMH crew to discuss two recent events in the AI industry. Firstly, the acquisition of GamPlanner AI by Airbnb for almost $200M, and secondly, the latest developments with OpenAI and how they[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we're back with your favorite data nerd, Jamie Lane, as we discuss the potential impact of European data reporting laws on the US, take a look at data on guests' favorites and who benefits from it, and review the recent earnings calls of Vacasa and Sonder Inc. And[...]

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we're back with your favorite data nerd, Jamie Lane, as we discuss the potential impact of European data reporting laws on the US, take a look at data on guests' favorites and who benefits from it, and review the recent earnings calls of Vacasa and Sonder Inc. And[...]

Join Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk as they dive into the latest in the hotel and travel industry. - Miami Beach's luxury hotel condos: A threat to Art Deco heritage? - Las Vegas avoids the largest hotel strike in history. - The perennial puzzle: Why are hotel showers so complex? - Thanksgiving travel surge: TSA and airlines[...]

In this episode, we sit down with Paul Kromidas, the CEO and Founder of Summer, the innovative vacation home ownership platform, to discuss their recent fundraise, how their business model will handle the adjusting interest rates, and how they imagine their brand evolving in the industry. Kromidas is a mission-driven entrepreneur who has been leading[...]

In this podcast episode, we discuss the recent updates rolled out by Airbnb. We analyze how these updates, which include an AI photo tour, access control, guidebooks, and pricing modifications, potentially impact both individual hosts and larger property managers. Generally, we all express that these updates are highly beneficial for single-unit hosts, while potentially harming[...]

Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk are back with more industry related news and topics for our Hotel Crew edition of Good Morning Hospitality! Tune into this week’s episode for a suitcase full of travel tips and industry insights. Discover Kimpton Hotels’ latest collaboration with Anthropologie that's part of their "Forgot It? We Got It!" program, which lends stylish accessories[...]

Join Brandy Canaley & Michael Goldin this week for more of your favorite conversations around hospitality & travel as they discuss the latest topics and news in our industry! This episode is brought to you by our friends and sponsors at sojo and TravelNet Solutions! Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report! Hospitality Hotline is open to[...]

In this special broadcast, recorded at VRMA, you will hear a special interview with CEO of bnbfinder, Eric Goldreyer. Eric has two very big entrepreneurial exits within our industry. The first one from BedandBreakfast.com which sold to HomeAway and the second one as Co-Founder of TurnKey Vacation Rentals which sold to Vacasa. In this episode we[...]

Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk are back with more industry related news and topics for our Hotel Crew edition of Good Morning Hospitality! The title of this episode explains it all so make sure you're tuned in and ready to potentially even share your thoughts as Sarah & Steve unpack other travel topics in this episode! The GMC Report[...]

In this episode you will hear three short interviews from Brandy & Wil who were able to grab some time with Jeremy Gall, Annie Schnaubelt, and Jonathan Wicks to talk not only about the Breezeway features that are completely changing how operators structure their business but also what other main trends and topics they're seeing[...]

Welcome back to our normal programming! The GMH crew hopes you all had a great time at VRMA and are properly recovered! In this episode, you will hear the key takeaways and topics we heard at VRMA from the show floor to the great lineup of panels. We want to say thank you to everyone who[...]

Today Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk cover Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced the creation of its Wellbeing Collective, MGM Resorts International is trying to make amends to victims of the cyberattack, United Airlines says it expects continued strong demand for international routes, and more! The GMC Report is LIVE! Make sure you sign up for[...]

Niko Karstikko, Co-Founder & CEO of Bob W. will be joining us to discuss his perspective on the European market for short-term rental operators and more while Brandreth Canaley & Wil Slickers are at VRMA and Michael Goldin joining in virtually! Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report! Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality And don't forget to subscribe to our[...]

Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental Partner Success at Expedia Group, joins Good Morning Hospitality hosts, Brandy Canaley, Michael Godlin, and Wil Slickers to discuss the recent changes Vrbo announce prior to their partner conference focused on fees to hosts/managers who cancel on guests. If you're a property manager or host and have questions[...]

What's the opposite of junk fees? All-inclusive and everything included for your guests! Big chains are going all-in with all-inclusive resorts and finding news ways to help reward small businesses that book directly! Plus, last week Steve & Sarah shared the top frustrating airplane behaviors and you all LOVED it! So, this week, we're sharing[...]

The Trio is back to cover more of your favorite industry news and trending topics. In this episode, we might even hear Brandreth Canaley & Michael Goldins' opinions on why Airbnb decided to end their Plus program and why premium or luxury properties are probably better off not being on the big OTAs. Plus, get ready for the biggest party[...]

The Trio is back to cover more of your favorite industry news and trending topics. In this episode, we might even hear Brandreth Canaley & Michael Goldins' opinions on why Airbnb decided to end their Plus program and why premium or luxury properties are probably better off not being on the big OTAs. Plus, get ready for the biggest party[...]

Another Wednesday and your favorite Hotel Crew is back on GMH with yet another great episode line up of industry related topics! Tune in with your favorite cup of coffee (or wine because we don't judge 😉) and get ready to hear from Sarah & Steve! Win a Complimentary Happy Hour for Your Housekeeping Team![...]

Welcome back to your favorite Monday morning podcast, Good Morning Hospitality! ☕️🌄 Michael & Wil takeover the airwaves this week to cover the recent rounds of capital pouring into the industry, sharing their thoughts on the current landscape of M&A activity, and talking about the recent announced layoffs that have been happening with companies like Hopper & Evolve. Tune in, join the[...]

You know what time it is? It's Bonus Episode time here on GMH and we're excited to bring you day two, part one of the Next Conference Recap brought to you by our partners at TravelNet Solutions! In this recap episode, you will hear a compilation of micro-interviews that Wil was able to capture throughout[...]

You know what time it is? It's Bonus Episode time here on GMH and we're excited to bring you part one of the Next Conference Recap brought to you by our partners at TravelNet Solutions! In this recap episode, you will hear a compilation of micro-interviews that Wil was able to capture throughout the two[...]

They're back with a jam packed episode! 💥☕️ Sarah & Steve come back with more insights and stats around what a government shutdown could look like for the travel industry, how cities like LA are looking at hotels for potential homeless housing and many industry leaders are fighting this idea while others seem to be[...]

Another week and another podcast episode! 🎙️ Join us this morning has Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, and Brandy Canaley take the stage to cover the recent news around Hyatts strategy with vacation rentals, how is Airbnb going to "eliminate cleaning fees", and even go into how Delta CEO, Ed Bastain, says that they[...]

Another beautiful Wednesday morning episode with our Hotel Crew, Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk, as they cover a round of topics just for you, our loyal listeners! Win a Complimentary Happy Hour for Your Housekeeping Team! If you request a sample kit from our sponsors at sojo from September 25th to the end of October[...]

Join Brandreth Canaley & Wil Slickers as they cover the recent updates/announcements from Airbnb, Florida's rental market and huge amount of growth, plus - stay tuned throughout the week as Wil reports live from the TravelNet Solutions conference in Minneapolis. This episode is proudly sponsored by both TravelNet Solutions & sojo. If you want to win a complimentary Happy Hour for your housekeeping team, you[...]

Mr. Jan D. Freitag is the National Director, Hospitality Analytics, for the CoStar Group. He moved there from STR which was acquired in October 2019 by CoStar Group. This week, our Hotel Crew, Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk, have Jan Freitag joining the podcast again to discuss a line of data, occupancy, and hotel/travel impact[...]

This week, we're covering the different policies and opinions of brand loyalty in hospitality & travel due to the recent changes within brands like Delta, and others, as they've made massive changes to their loyalty reward programs. Plus, what a couple of weeks we've had on Good Morning Hospitality! Launching our Hotel Crew with Sarah[...]

Hilton & Tesla create the largest overnight electric vehicle charging network, hotel rates continue to increase and travelers wonder if there will ever be anymore good hotel deals or if those are a thing of the past, and ultra-rich travelers are focusing on vacation experiences of $100k or more! Tune in as Sarah Dandashy and[...]

We're excited to share and announce that September 11th's episode is a special live broadcast with the Co-Founder and former CEO of HotelTonight, Sam Shank! In this special broadcast, we will go 15 minutes over our normal run time and have a 45 min long episode to hear more about Sam's entrepreneurial experience, what it was like[...]

The dynamic duo is back again for their second episode together on Good Morning Hospitality and they've got an exciting line up of topics for this weeks Hotel Edition of the show! Join us live this morning as Sarah and Steve dive into all things Glamping, hiring, and adult only plane sections! Hospitality Hotline Hospitality[...]

Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, is back on the podcast for a fun data rundown with other trending topics during this long Labor Day weekend! In this episode we cover the wide rang of topics from our hotel crews first episode last week, New York and other major cities continue down the path of[...]

Jan Freitag is the National Director of Hospitality Analytics at CoStar and he joined us for this Friday's Bonus episode to share more numbers and data around the current hotel landscape and what they're seeing during this economic times. Happy Friday and enjoy the Labor Day weekend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the debut episode of our Hotel Crew taking over the Good Morning Hospitality Podcast! Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk are prepared for a wide range discussion with some special segments around their favorite hospitality stories they've recently experienced! Hospitality Hotline Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality Good Morning Hospitality[...]

We always ask this question on the show when it's come to technology within Short-Term Rentals and that question is... Build or Buy? In todays special episode, we sit down with Ryan Bailey, CEO & Co-Founder of TravelNet Solutions, see what it takes to build a technology company for operators at different sizes, locations, and[...]

There are a few arguments to be made when it comes to entitled travelers and the poor choices being made in cities around the world but on todays episode, we hope you will share some stories with us live and tune in to hear more about how OTA's plan on expanding their marketing channels to[...]

This week, Jamie Lane is back on the pod! We have seen some interesting announcements in the industry and even some comments from our last couple of episodes about OTA's, credit card companies like Capital One and American Express but, in this episode we're diving into the numbers and sharing cool stories like a glamping[...]

Following the Hopper & Expedia breakup, we see that American Express launches their Vacation Rental Program with industry leading operators like Vacasa, Casiola Vacation Homes, and Moving Mountains. Join us on this episode as we talk about more mainstream trends for STRs! Want to learn more about how branding can increase your company revenue? Check[...]

In this weeks episode, you will hear many different opinions on what's happening in our industry around Expedia & Walmarts recent partnership announcement and of course, some of our thoughts around STR Operations company, Casai, closing down it's operations. Hospitality Hotline Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality Show Notes:  HFM Merch[...]

This episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we will be talking with Louis Andrews, as he has stepped into lead the business that his father, Tim Andrews, started over 10 years ago. We got to meet with Louis at Scale Rentals in Barcelona and hear a little more of his story behind the scenes and we[...]

As promised, we got to go again with Demi Horvat, CEO of AirDNA, and sit down with her in order to chat about the acquisition they just announced (and tried to announce on GMH on our Monday Live Episode) of data company, Arrivalist! In this interview, Wil & Demi discuss the benefits of this new[...]

As promised, we got to go again with Demi Horvat, CEO of AirDNA, and sit down with her in order to chat about the acquisition they just announced (and tried to announce on GMH on our Monday Live Episode) of data company, Arrivalist! In this interview, Wil & Demi discuss the benefits of this new[...]

Quick heads up for all of our regular listeners: we had some wifi issues this morning when recording so please note that's why we got this episode out a bit later than normal for some more post production to help make it a better listening experience! Also, Demi Horvat - CEO of AirDNA joins us[...]

Something we talk a lot about on the show is acquisitions, funding, and consolidation and for this episode, we're excited to welcome Jesse DePinto, CEO & Founder of Frontdesk, to the show to talk about all the above! Recently, Frontdesk acquired Zencity, an urban operator based in Chicago. Call into the Hospitality Hotline so you[...]

Can you guess what our main topics are going to be just by reading this episode title? That's the point, so we're glad you're deciding to tune in! From the whole Good Morning Hospitality & Hospitality.FM crew we wish everyone of of our listeners a safe 4th of July and ask that you send us[...]

Jamie Lane goes viral on twitter and we of course had to chat with him about it. This is what happens when you have either false data or false data analysis... and remember folks, don't believe everything you see on Twitter 😉 Read Twitter Thread here! Hospitality Hotline Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by[...]

We've all seen it, dealt with it, and have sometimes hated it. Turning over a property or a hotel room is hard work with tons of moving parts. This is no secret for the industry. In this episode, we're sitting down with Max Farley, Founder of sojo, to dive into some interesting topics around property[...]

Jamie Lane, SVP of Data & Research at AirDNA, joins us for more data driven conversations on the podcast and we hope you're ready to take some notes and join the conversation 🤓 Checkout the Mid-Year Outlook Report from AirDNA here! Show Notes:  HFM Merch Store! 10% off for GMH listeners that use this link[...]

This week the Good Morning Hospitality crew will get behind the mic to talk about current industry news and topics surrounding travel, inventory demand/categories, and more! Next week, you can expect us to have the full crew with Jamie Lane to bring us some data driven insights and then the following week, we will have Maxwell Farley on to help us[...]

Join us this week as we are back into some normal programming with industry news and trending topics! This episode is more of a state of the union episode as it will just be the two of us, Michael Goldin and myself. Industry News:  Hostaway Raises $175M (Link) GetYourGuide Raises $194M (Link) Marriott Join Extended Stay Race[...]

We're back with another bonus episode for all of you from our week at Scale Rentals! In this episode you will hear from all the industry professionals we got to grab on talk to. If you want to see the faces behind these voices, go checkout our Instagram or LinkedIn page for the individual video[...]

We're back with another bonus episode for all of you from our week at Scale Rentals! In this episode you will hear from all the industry professionals we got to grab on talk to. If you want to see the faces behind these voices, go checkout our Instagram or LinkedIn page for the individual video[...]

What started out as being a property management company, Luca realized that tech in the short-term rental industry was crucial and complicated. Now, Jurny has launched multiple tools for operators including their latest AI OS that is powered by GPT4. Luca Zambello joins us on the Good Morning Hospitality to discuss the impact AI has[...]

"Our mission has always been to support folks in growing their vacation rental businesses while elevating the quality of homes that they are able to offer" - Jeff Iloulian, Chief Executive Officer of HostGPO. Tune in as Wil Slickers hops on the mic with Jeff Iloulian to cover some fast questions around their just announced[...]

This episode is titled "Scale Recap" because we're of course going to share some of our favorite moments in Barcelona but... we have two things that were massive takeaways and we want to dive into them on this episode with all of you. We want your feedback on this, as it was an ongoing conversation[...]

We're all on the road this week so the crew got together in order to pre-record this weeks episode and dive into a multi-topic episode that covers news from the hotel segment of hospitality making a bit of a comeback and Brandy shares her recent take aways of the big conversations happening at industry conferences![...]

We're seeing AI in almost EVERY headline with companies like Airbnb, Booking.com, and Expedia all leaning more and more into AI in multiple different ways. This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Jamie Lane, and Wil Slickers go into not only the AI side of things happening in hospitality but also the ecosystem built[...]

This episode we'll cover some of the top industry news & topics like Sonder Inc. & Vacasa potentially being delisted from Nasdaq and Hyatt Hotels Corporation acquiring Mr & Mrs Smith. At the end of the episode, we will be doing our first Hospitality Hotline! A few of you called in and left us a message with thoughts and questions on the top of[...]

That's why you need to tune into Good Morning Hospitality today and hear from Brandy Canaley, Jamie Lane, and (me) Wil Slickers! This is going to be a fun one ☕️ Industry News:  Hopper Asks for Tips?!?! (Link) Business Travel Might Not Bounce Back (Link) Letting Cloud - Fraud Fundraising Campaigns and Acquisition Announcement (Link)[...]

Mike Scott co-founded Derive Ventures in 2021 and currently serves as a Managing Partner. Prior to co-founding Derive, Mike spent over 3 years as a private equity investment professional at KSL Capital Partners. At KSL, he had over $4bn of transaction experience covering U.S. hospitality, timeshare, all-inclusive resorts, travel distribution, gaming and alternative accommodations. This[...]

Is this really the conversation that "Airbnb stock falls 4.9% due to direct bookings" or is this just a normal shift in the market? We're no stock market experts but you can join us on the show to hear some of our thoughts behind the matter and even quotes from industry experts on the subject.[...]

The question of consolidation comes back up in regards to the short-term/vacation rental sector of hospitality while in almost the same sentence, we're seeing hoteliers and brands think that it would be easy for them to fully merge into the str/vacation rental sector based on their current standards within their properties. Join us on Good Morning[...]

Sustainability is a word that gets thrown around for better or worse but in this episode, the full Good Morning Hospitality crew hops on the broadcast to share thoughts and insights about financial sustainability within the industry and how companies that focus on 2021 revenues as a benchmark are more than likely to have a[...]

One Breaking News announcement and a podcast episode later, we're thrilled to see our show continue to grow as a leading news source for the hospitality industry. In this episode we invited Tim Rosolio who is the Vice President of Vacation Rental Success at Expedia Group (Vrbo) to discuss their moat as a platform as[...]

We are putting our co-host, Brandy Canaley, and Andreas King-Geovanis in the hot seat as our guests this week to uncover the story behind the rebranding (previously Sextant Stays) to Roami and how raising capital has and will impact their business in the current industry landscape! Industry News:  SVB Closes : The 2nd biggest bank[...]

With more and more conferences, the GMH crew is broadcasting from multiple locations as they dive into industry news and the main topic of Banning Guest from Booking Platforms. Industry News:  LMPM is acquired by Inhabit (link) Sonder layed off another 14% + stock hitting rock bottom to $.87 (link) STR Safety: Child dies of[...]

Jamie Lane, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers get behind the mic to talk about the earning calls between the big platforms and hotel brands and talk about what they're all looking to invest in the future. AirDNA’s Fact of the Week What are the best places to invest in short-term rentals?  Small and mid-sized cities[...]

With so many layoffs - it's easy to think the "sky is falling" but that's why we bring on experts in the hospitality industry to share what's actually happening when it comes to these conversations! Welcome, Steve Trover, the founder of Better Talent to the show to cover all things Talent & Employment! Industry News:[...]

Travel Fees are becoming too much and making hotels, vacation rentals, and airlines 2x more expensive than ever before. So, in this episode, we had a little bit of a venting session to get out all of our thoughts and feelings in regards to travel fees! Industry News: 81,000+ layoffs in the USA (link) Over 500K[...]

We're joined again with Jamie Lane, VP of AirDNA, to cover the end of 2022's data and how 2023 is pacing for vacation rentals! Here are some quick numbers for you! 2022 - Year-end figures  - $62 Billion in U.S. short-term rental revenue ($315 ADR * 197 M nights sold) compared to U.S. hotels ($148.83[...]

Hospitality.FM Presents its first Influencer Round Table where every quarter, we will select a handful of different podcasters and influencers from our network and gather them together for a themed discussion. For our first one, it clearly made sense to go into our predictions for this coming year! Podcasters on the panel: Good Morning Hospitality Boostly[...]

Last week, the three of us got to share the stage with 5 other awesome podcasters and leaders within our industry to cover our thoughts and questions about the future of the industry in 2023. Now the three of us are going to go wider into our predictions and discuss our thoughts and even potential[...]

Look, this is a conversation we couldn't ignore due to its popularity in debate in the world, especially how this will impact content writers, marketers, customer support, and many other things in the world of hospitality and beyond. So join us this coming Monday to hear and see what our thoughts are and even some[...]

How does the $800M+ Mistake from Southwest Airlines impact the rest of the industry and what can we learn from it? Sources mentioned in this episode: Gimlet / Journal Pod Episode (link) ABC News Article - Link Skift Article: (link) Washington Post (link) Industry News: Tough Startup Stats - 2021 to 2022 (link) Delta free[...]

Welcome back to Good Morning Hospitality, we hope you're getting ready to take some time off for the holidays but before you do, tune in to hear whats projected for 2023 and the hospitality industry as we welcome back our GMH co-host, Jamie Lane to go into the numbers and data! ☕️ AirDNA Outlook Report[...]

This is our very special 100th episode of Good Morning Hospitality as we welcome Founder of HostGPO, Jeff Iloulian, to the show and do a special CoffeeBOX Giveaway to one of our lucky listeners and followers! This episode will have its normal programming with industry news stories, questions for Jeff, and of course, a lot[...]

This week, we're diving into the latest and greatest news stories from all segments of hospitality and also sharing our CoffeeBOX giveaway in partnership with HostGPO! Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially be featured on the show?! 😆 Text 720-807-3367 📲 — Good Morning Hospitality is part of[...]

Raise your hand if you're still stuffed from Thanksgiving dinner?! 🙋‍♂️ This week we're back in action discussing the top news and topics within the global scale of hospitality and we couldn't be more excited to get behind the microphone again! Articles Mentioned in Today's Episode: ShortTermRentalz.com - Raus Funding Did you know you can[...]

We're back right before the holidays with our co-host, Jamie Lane, as we continue to dive into the news and the data behind hospitality. Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially be featured on the show?! 😆 Text 720-807-3367 📲 — Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network[...]

Join us live while we interview Ryan Bailey, CEO of TravelNet Solutions, and discuss the recent acquisition of Rented. Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially be featured on the show?! 😆 Text 720-807-3367 📲 — Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM production. This[...]

With the announcement of Apartments by Marriott, we cover some history with hotels making moves like this while also looking at the current landscape of how short-term rentals and hotels are merging more and more. Shoutout to HostGPO for partnering with us on our CoffeeBox collaboration! Stay tuned for our CoffeeBOX Giveaway! Did you know you can[...]

Operto CEO, Steve Davis, joins us on the morning show to talk about their recent acquisition post fundraise and how acquiring STAYmyway has now catapulted them into the hotel vertical with Operto BOOST. Shoutout to HostGPO for partnering with us on our CoffeeBox collaboration! Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And[...]

Are you feeling rested and recovered from all these conference yet? We know many of you are still attending a few more conferences this year and our hats are off to you! In this weeks episode, we will cover some conference highlights from the Book Direct Show & VRMA plus, what news has recently come[...]

Jamie Lane, Brandy Canaley and Wil Slickers report live from Vegas at the VRMA Conference! shoutout to HostGPO for partnering with us on our CoffeeBox collaboration! Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially be featured on the show?! 😆 Text 720-807-3367 📲 — Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network[...]

We're live at the Book Direct Show here in Miami and we had a great conversation about Uber Travel and the conference setting in the industry. Plus, a shoutout to HostGPO for partnering with us on our CoffeeBox collaboration! Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially be featured[...]

This week we discuss the importance of regulations in the industry of short-term/vacation rentals and how subscriptions in the travel industry could/couldn't be applied. We will be recording live in Miami next week at the Book Direct Show so make sure you purchase your ticket here and catch us live before our 2nd birthday of[...]

Goooood Morning, Hospitality! We're back with Brandy Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Wil Slickers to discuss something that seems to be very fitting for the industry and that topic is around the property/experience are becoming the destination rather than the actually geographical location of the property/experience. What a perfect time for all of you Destinationaires out[...]

We're back (and without wifi issues 😉) and ready to cover the best topics! This week - hotels make bigger moves into the vacation rental market! Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially be featured on the show?! 😆 Text 720-807-3367 📲 — Good Morning Hospitality is part of[...]

Welcome back to another week of Good Morning Hospitality! Tune in with us as we have Jamie Lane, VP of Research at AirDNA back on the show to discuss a little more about recent declines 📉 in occupancy, RevPAR, and properties not meeting investor expectations that purchased over the past 2 years. Grab your coffee[...]

We're back on this beautiful Monday morning to jump into something we've been seeing pop up a lot more these last two to three weeks... Co-Living! What most think is a Millennial & Gen Z's dream could actually only be good in theory. Plus, we have tons of industry news & headlines to jump into[...]

We've seen the short-term/vacation rental sector recover more and faster than expected but are we starting to see a faster than expected recovery (or attempted recovery) for hotels? Tune in this week for another great Monday with Good Morning Hospitality ☕️ Did you know you can now text us your questions & comments? And potentially[...]

We saw a lot of different activity last week in the industry so Michael and I compiled our notes, added some comments and sat down to bring this episode to you first thing this beautiful Monday morning. Also, thank you for letting me share our Amplified Audio announcement here and all the kind messages I[...]

This Week In Hospitality: Jamie Lane Joins GMH & Gives Us The Data! Jamie joins us on his first episode as our co-host right after DARM & The Hotel Data Conference and we're going to jump into the topics behind the numbers like the Lodging Industries Business Cycles, STR Demand Leading Travel Recovery, Supply Growth[...]

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, we bring in Marc Hostovsky who is the founder of Minoan to cover a lot of the topics we've recently discussed on the show. Marc and his team work with hosts and property managers on a lot of levels so we're excited to hear what he hears from them![...]

Welcoming Brandy Canaley, COO of Sextant Stays, as our new monthly co-host to Good Morning Hospitality and diving into the wild amount of M&A and funding activity this last week while also covering how European travel has been showing steady signs of growth. Tune in live or on the replay! Shoutout to Biscayne Coffee for[...]

This week on Good Morning Hospitality we're covering the latest topics such as: - Avantio bought out by Planet - Early-stage funding slows - Joe Gebbia steps down from his operating role in Airbnb - VRBO leads as the most downloaded travel app - what does this mean? - Future STR predictions - What to[...]

Mike is a serial hospitality entrepreneur with a passion for creating beautiful spaces and magical experiences. From an early age, Mike was the kid at school selling tickets to discos and at the grand age of 22 he opened his first nightclub and bar. In 2015 Mike and his brother Ross built and opened their[...]

A topic we've covered before but important to bring up again as we continue to see an increased travel demand worldwide. Special shout out to our friend Jamie Lane, Vice President of Research at AirDNA, for joining us last minute but we love the live engagement so thank you Jamie for getting a great conversation[...]

Welcome back to GMH! Grab your coffee, close your eyes and be amazed as we cover how HITEC went last week, the continued amount of layoffs we're seeing in the industry and of course, seeing us in Miami at the Book Direct Show this coming October! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're going to talk about all things money while I (Wil) am on the road at the HITEC Conference in Orlando! Michael and I have noticed a lot of talk about money and of course, extra revenue, in our industry from all sides of the hospitality spectrum and decided it was a perfect week to[...]

We're back and well caffeinated with our friend and special guest, Sarah Dandashy! We're going to cover everything from current funding rounds, acquisitions, and of course the frightening challenges that we all might face this summer with random/last minute flight cancelations and ridiculous prices! Brought to you by our coffee sponsor, Biscayne Coffee! Use code[...]

After another week off, Michael Goldin and I jump back on the podcast to discuss whats happened the last two weeks with us and in the latest breaking news in hospitality. You won't want to miss this as I also cover the highlights of the STR Wealth Conference and Michael shares his exciting new adventure![...]

Good Morning & Happy Memorial Day - This week, Michael Goldin and I will jump into the conversation of what we see happening within travel based on startup fundraising, the continued demand for travel, and what this could all mean for operators that aren't focusing on cash flow. This episode is brought to you by[...]

We're back after two weeks off because of some travel schedule conflicts & being sick! In honor of Mental Health Awareness and some divine timing, we have Hector Hughes joining us as our special guest this week. Hector is Co-Founder of Unplugged, a hospitality company that is designed to allow busy city workers, startups, and[...]

We're following the theme of remote work and "living anywhere". After having our friend Pat on the show last week to talk about the differences between working remote and digital nomad-ship, Airbnb came out with their new policy for employees to live and work anywhere while not making an impact on their income based on[...]

Spain and other countries are & have changed their laws to now allow digital nomads to stay in the country to work and live remotely! Tune in this week as we bring on a special guest who has been living this digital nomad life since 2015 while currently in Barbados, the first country that promoted[...]

Blockchain, Crypto, Metaverse, NFT's and DAO's... all words and things we never thought would be a reoccurring conversation in our industry and we're going to dive into them today on Good Morning Hospitality. Mentioned In This Episode: Startup of the Week: https://www.phocuswire.com/TravelX-10M-seed-funding (https://www.phocuswire.com/TravelX-10M-seed-funding) Whats With The Noise?!?: https://www.phocuswire.com/ota-insight-acquires-hotel-revenue-management-tech-company-kriya-revgen (https://www.phocuswire.com/ota-insight-acquires-hotel-revenue-management-tech-company-kriya-revgen) Main Topic Article: https://www.phocuswire.com/Metaverse-friend-foe-travel (https://www.phocuswire.com/Metaverse-friend-foe-travel) Any[...]

What can come from Ubers "Mega Travel App"? Is this going to be the solution we've all been waiting for when it comes to seamless travel? Mentioned In This Episode: Startup of the Week - https://www.phocuswire.com/Civitatis-Vitruvian-Partners-investment (https://www.phocuswire.com/Civitatis-Vitruvian-Partners-investment) Whats With The Noise?!? - https://www-bloomberglinea-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bloomberglinea.com/2022/04/04/mexican-casai-acquires-brazilian-startup-loopkey-to-grow-solution-for-real-estate-partners/?outputType=amp (https://www-bloomberglinea-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/www.bloomberglinea.com/2022/04/04/mexican-casai-acquires-brazilian-startup-loopkey-to-grow-solution-for-real-estate-partners/?outputType=amp) Main Topic Article - https://www.phocuswire.com/uber-goes-full-superapp-adds-planes-trains-and-hotels (https://www.phocuswire.com/uber-goes-full-superapp-adds-planes-trains-and-hotels) Any thing mentioned: Adam Harris[...]

Good Morning Hospitality is the industry's morning brew. You can count on us to bring you the latest industry updates from our unique perspectives within travel & hospitality. We go live every Monday morning (7am PST / 10am EST) on our social media channels and love to engage with our live audience! You can also[...]

We'd like to introduce our guest this week who is not someone to go unnoticed and unseen. Brandy Canaley is the COO of a brand called https://www.sextantstays.com/ (Sextant Stays). Based in Miami with properties in Miami + New Orleans (and growing) we're going to cover the wide range of topics with Brandy on the behind[...]

With so many tech solutions out there within the global industry of hospitality, we're covering this topic on the side of... we're still really early when it comes to making hospitality operations seamless for the operator and for the travelers. So, what does this look like in the future to come? Here more of our[...]

This week, we sit down with Will Parry who is co-founder and CEO of https://www.stayaltido.com/ (ALTIDO), a short-term management company based in Europe that was just recently acquired by DoveVivo, a co-living company. Tune in this week as we cover the story and acquisition vision behind this big move in the industry and tune into[...]

You would think by now that we would be able to settle on one topic but today, we're coming at you with a good handful of them from branding and brand expectations, to Ukraine updates, and everything in between! Thank you to our sponsors at Operto & Jetstream for being part of this episode! Another[...]

With some changes in scheduling and the number of changes happening with Ukraine, we're covering the current news happening there and how our industry and the world are coming together in support of the Ukrainian people. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ebXPKnF_krrfkpjF4dHKhJ3YYzYVpg8w-JAG91yLxdc/edit?usp=sharing (A Live Resource and Document for Anyone Impacted Directly) This episode is brought to you by Operto &[...]

We're making the call to say that travel is back! We all learned tons of lessons throughout this pandemic but now we have a lot to keep us occupied and busy! We obviously see a lot of things happening within the industry and have a lot to cover so, grab your cup of coffee and[...]

Love is in the air! 🫶😍 Or is it!? This week on Good Morning Hospitality, we cover the endless amount of industry news that came out last week and even this morning as we opened our eyes. Thank you to our Sponsors at Operto and Jetstream for supporting this show and being awesome partners! Another[...]

Gooooood Morning Hospitality! Welcome to another episode where we jump into important topics and also have a little bit of fun! This week, we talk about inflation and the two biggest impacts on the future of travel! This week is sponsored by Breezeway! We also owe a big shout out to Enso Connect for being[...]

This week, we invite the CEO & Founder of Mount, Madi Rifkin to join us and discuss the topic of ancillary revenues in hotels and rentals and the future landscape of untapped potential in our industry! We also know that our sponsors at Breezeway know all about additional revenue sources when it comes to operations[...]

We always get into investing in the industry and after having many guests on the show talking about the new age of investments in our industry, we're honored and excited to have Justin Hauge on the show this week! Justin was an early employee in Airbnb and now is Founder & Partner in Inkwell Ventures.[...]

What an exciting couple of weeks to kick off the new year! In this week's episode, we are joined by Dennis Goedheid who is the Founder of Casiola & Guestor. Wil had the pleasure of sitting down with Dennis at their office in Florida last year to learn not just about their management company that[...]

In this episode we dive into something all of us need a little education on... crypto! Join us as we have a special guest to help shed some light to the conversation! Luca De Giglio brings his knowledge and experience to the show to help us wrap our heads around whats next in travel. Luca[...]

Happy first Monday of 2022! We are all feeling really positive about how this year will turn out. Personal goals are being set and met, businesses are doing good and everyone (hopefully) was able to take some time up to relax, refresh, and reflect on whats to come! But, does this mean we let our[...]

If you have been watching/listening to us over the last year then you know how much we love to predict things based on the industry news. So, get ready as we dive into our own thoughts of this year to come! This episode is sponsored by Jurny!

We take one week off and then the industry has so many things happen while we are away! In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we cover the industry news that we missed out n last week and share some fun announcements along the way! We also welcomed Martin, the founder of Tip Hospitality, on[...]

This week after a nice holiday break, we jump into the Meta conversation once more but, not the Facebook Meta or "Metaverse" instead it's all about Meta Search! Thank you to our Sponsors at Jetstream for being amazing and letting us go into awesome topics like this!

If you're watching the numbers and data like we are then you can see that the fear of traveling is no longer really there! TSA is seeing a record number of travelers for the holidays and of course, companies like Airbnb (and many others) are seeing HIGH travel numbers as well! This week's episode is[...]

While the Michaels are at Phocuswright in Miami, we had to hop on this pre-recorded episode to bring the most recent news happening in the industry! Once again, grab your coffee! This episode is sponsored by our friends at Jurny! Jurny is a hospitality tech company founded for operators, by operators. The company offers SaaS[...]

We are well versed in "tech talk" on this show so it makes sense that today we are going into more tech models like owner-operated vs not and we even bring on a special guest, Steve Davis CEO of Operto, to cover some of the stuff their seeing and working on at Operto! We also[...]

This week on GMH we dive into big tech companies and our thoughts on their potential roles in travel next the coming years and we got to dive in a bit on our newest show sponsor, Jurny! Jurny is a hospitality tech company founded for operators, by operators. The company offers SaaS and hardware solutions[...]

Join us this week (with your favorite cup of coffee, of course!) and welcome our special guest, Steve Trover who is the founder of Better Talent as we discuss talent acquisition and the role it's playing during a time where people are leaving their jobs faster than any time before! We always love to shout[...]

Has the day finally come where international travel is now welcome in the US? Is there more funding coming into the industry? Is this going to last long or be short-lived? ☕️Tune in to find out ☕️ Thank you to our sponsors, https://jetstreamtech.io/ (Jetstream) for being amazing and helping us bring more content to the[...]

After a very successful trip to San Antonio, Texas for the VRMA International Conference, we will be broadcasting live and onsite at the LivRez Partners Conference in Boise, Idaho to cover the exciting things happening with Partners of LivRez and what they're doing in order to continue to optimize and grow their businesses! https://conference.liverez.com/ (LivRez[...]

Finally, the day has come where Wil Slickers & Michael Goldin will be live & in-person for an episode of GMH! Michael Ros will be joining virtually as normal! We had many special guests walk in and share some exclusive content and exciting news! To kick it off, NoiseAware announces their AutoResolve product for operators[...]

Grab your coffee ☕️(for reals this time) because this is a conversation you will want to be awake for!   Travel is obviously back on the rise but so is the risk of running into fraud, criminal activity, and chargebacks! So, we invited Ela Mezhiborsky from https://www.autohost.ai/ (Autohost), to join us to share recent industry[...]

This week, we dive into some topics on sales and upsells for those in airline, hotels, and vacation rentals! Are these things being poorly executed and undervalued?  Tune in and leave us a message with your thoughts! Thank you to Jetstream for partnering with us! We couldn't be more excited to work with you!

If you're watching/listening to Good Morning Hospitality then you better know No Vacancy News because not only have they recorded and produced over 500 episodes, they are industry legends in the hospitality industry!   We are excited to welcome Glenn Haussmann to the show as he is known as a very popular media figure and[...]

With a lot of talk of investing and funding on the show and how hotels and vacation rentals are stacking up to each other, we reached out to our good friends at Jetstream to talk about the trends with both Hotels and Short-Term Rentals that they're seeing and how it compares to our previous conversations![...]

The money is really coming into the industry! This will be our third week talking about funding, mergers, private equity, and all of that good stuff because well... there's a lot of it going around right now! Tune in, grab some coffee or tea and join us in the conversation! Also, shoutout to Breezeway for[...]

🔮 I think you can say we see the future!    More companies have received a good amount of investments and even an acquisition of another! Mentioned in this episode: NoiseAware - Show Partner https://shorttermrentalz.com/ (ShortTermRentalz) - Media Partner & Source

After Airbnb became a publicly traded company, we (and many others) predicted this would have a chain reaction with many others trying (and succeeding) to go public as well!   In today's episode, we will cover the news of Vacasa's recent announcement to go public with a 4.5 Billion dollar evaluation!   Thank you ShortTermRentalz[...]

In recent news, OTA's such as VRBO are now listing hotel units (restricted to specific room/building types) and companies like Booking.com are developing a FinTech product to capture ALL revenues, not just their commission but the payment processing fees for themselves.   How will this impact operators in hotels and in short-term rentals? Grab your[...]

With the announcement of Breezeway becoming a show sponsor and the conversation of how the industry will become more tech-focused on the operational side compared to the guests' side, we invited the Founder of Breezeway, Jeremy Gall to come on the show and speak on his thoughts, vision and role Breezeway will play into that! [...]

We like to take time & topics from previous episodes to review them from our perspectives while seeing how we can see these events/topics impact the future of the industry as we continue to move forward. Come reflect with us and a great cup of coffee as we also welcome a new Show Sponsor, https://www.linkedin.com/company/breezeway/[...]

A topic we bring up a lot on the show, Tech & Automation!   Join us as Steve Davis, CEO of Operto, grabs his cup of coffee (bright and early) to joins to bring his point of view to the Good Morning Hospitality morning show!  Plus, you might get to see a few exclusive dance[...]

There have been many trends and terms mentioned since March of 2020 and a lot of those have evolved into newer terms used throughout the industry. Well, as travel and places are more open we have come together to determine what we think is here to stay and what has got to go!   Tune[...]

This week after a couple of weeks off, we are back to bring you the best hospitality morning show for all things hospitality, short-term rentals, and hotels have to offer!   This week we dive into in-person conferences and events and their return to the world as well as the continued prediction of hybrid events[...]

This week we have a very special guest joining us to talk about the future of flexible living and how it helps both the hospitality industry and affordable housing. We're joined by a special guest, Cindy Diffenderfer, CEO & Co-Founder of https://www.orionhaus.com/ (Orion Haus) that just launched their announcement of 10 signed properties with over[...]

This week we discuss more on the Hybrid work model and then how niche booking sites will play a big part in recovery and beyond! Sponsored by NoiseAware!

We covered this briefly in 2020 and what it's like to travel during all of this but now we briefly revisit it again while also discussing current "buzz" topics happening in hospitality! Sponsored by NoiseAware!

Good Morning Hospitality! 🎙New Episode Going Live! 🎙 A lot of areas of hospitality and travel have had different recovery trends and updates but when it comes to solving problems, we need to think outside the box. This week, "flexible" living/lodging is going to be the answer and conversation for us ahead. Sponsored by NoiseAware!

With massive layoffs at the beginning of 2020, most hospitality staff and members have not returned to the industry and now the days of travel rebounding are here and many hotels, restaurants, and other hospitality businesses are short-staffed and struggling to meet the demand of travelers. Sponsored By NoiseAware!

Acquisitions, Mergers, Investments, and Property Portfolios playing a role in how hotels and short-term rentals start to blend together in the recovery of hospitality. Sponsored by NoiseAware

This week we are going to cover the businesses (and types of businesses) that are being funded and the amount of funding coming into the industry in order to help travel return a little faster! Sponsored by NoiseAware!

This week we have a special guest joining us to talk about pricing! Tim Speicher is the Co-Founder of Buoy, a dynamic pricing platform for vacation rentals. This episode is sponsored by NoiseAware!

This week, obviously we are covering industry news but a set of industry rapid-fire questions to both Michael Goldin & Michael Ros!   What's With The Noise!?: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbkNSWlpVZnF4ZlowUEszOVdSUG9iNlQ0ME05UXxBQ3Jtc0ttWWdUSUJvOUZvaWZjc2ZzT2NPSGM5T0NRTzNZZG52dTA0SlVVR01KM1Fqd2tRUUc1Y3k4TFNGbGFETm5FVTluMnJmdzE1OTlVbWVRN1UtNHA1bmh3WVRRd2lWUTBuUnNtVnBQV0FlN0YwV3lzMktOZw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fskift.com%2F2021%2F03%2F17%2Fhow-travel-benefits-from-the-future-decentralized-workplace%2F (https://skift.com/2021/03/17/how-trav...)   Bidruption Report covering the startup of the week: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbXJQQzkyc3A3NmN3X3J3SjVSVlZHYWVJTWNDd3xBQ3Jtc0tuXzgyQWQwcmhoeUI4YnBPRmVIb0NvN1lRVWV0VWFheTJpMVRSMkwxZXF4RlZlVXJVMVNidndXc25Xb0I4TXNYRi02RHdSdXgyZW85SHJrUHlsLVA1Q3VhZE1aaWFFRFg2a3VDU2lOMUpnWkFWenJOTQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fglampinghub.com%2F (https://glampinghub.com/) Episode Sponsored by NoiseAware!

Join us as we cover the top news to happen this last week in Hospitality.   Our two main stories being covered today are:  - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFdKWl9NOE9ocjlBcVp3amVrYTBDQjg3QVd1Z3xBQ3Jtc0trNGNicXJoVnRybllqRUFxcEdCRjUySHJxOGNHOE00Tm8xcG1hR3VvN3ZyUzJ5VHBTTnhUSTRUdXB1Tzk3WXFSTlNfaXozX29UdTBuWHVObGNaS09IZng5Rm1wVXFfQWJ1S3BxUi1sYzhDQTIwekppOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffortune.com%2F2021%2F03%2F09%2Fkayak-miami-beach-hotel-reservations%2F (https://fortune.com/2021/03/09/kayak-...)   - https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblMwZE14WXhsUkJNTGNyOXlfWXFReTdqaEk3d3xBQ3Jtc0ttTlZaczVoQ3I3d1FNY2lTWEw1SGtIRU9tS1pkNlZLTHFQVjRELVZjWUJ1VEppX003S1pxLW4xRmhSV3ZMbGJxeU1TYy05TGt4S2cwREFLWHhQYldHUm1UNXlkTzZxblFJamU1SDJhak03b19hdl8xdw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fskift.com%2F2021%2F03%2F11%2Fvacasa-to-buy-turnkey-in-rollup-led-by-private-equity%2F (https://skift.com/2021/03/11/vacasa-t...) Sponsored by NoiseAware!

Welcome back to another episode! Tune in to hear more travel and hospitality news and industry opinions! Mentioned in this episode: NoiseAware - Use my code SLICKTALK20 for 20% off Bidroom https://www.imeethotel.com/destination-uk/ (I Meet Hotel - Destination UK)

Expedia pulls VRBO from Google to help get more direct bookings... will this work? Let's find out!   Startup of the week: https://thehotelsnetwork.com/en/ (https://thehotelsnetwork.com/en/) https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality (Good Morning Hospitality Links!)

A major theme we've been discussing on this show is flexibility. Flexibility in hotel operations, room usage, and overall travel planning during this last year.   Now, we're going to discuss the overall importance of business travel and how it might play out and change now and in the future.   Bidruption Reports Startup of[...]

We've heard a lot about this build-up of travel demand called "Revenge Travel" and how there will be a big boom when things open up and people feel safe. The true question is, will hotels & restaurants have the staff and proper preparations to serve this wild rush? Will, the industry on a global scale,[...]

This week we have a lot to discuss! Our main topic of this episode on GMH will be the shift hotels are making not just to survive but thrive in the industry's recovery and foreseeable future.    What's With All The Noise: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnNTX0Zzd1ROMXV5Q0FOZENDMHZOVGw4NlBVUXxBQ3Jtc0tseDNBcDNZS0tVSU5COHB4ckQ4Y0YzZjZaQUhMTEJ1Z3ZzdzFiNGZTQkxMNEl6VTR4bkMwT0tGazZHUUtyZGV1aTM1bVdlLWJPSnJPSVdRN2RjX2pXOW1XSWgwOHJLQUFocmRpaVJUSkpSeHgwaDA1WQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.servicedapartmentnews.com%2Fnews%2Furban-living-news%2Fquarters-the-wework-of-coliving-files-for-us-bankruptcy%2F (https://www.servicedapartmentnews.com...)​ https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHEySDBjVUZRTnU5T2hyemtRejUyQm9TSjZCZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuQ2JtUXcydjF2d1JhQkZOUUUtZ1dhUXUwSlVGOVM3Y3UxQmloQnNCc0ZBUWZyS2VmQzhPUTFvdjI5bWs3VERXVjJVQnhUYUw5OWg3czlxc09hQ3AwVDRGcnBvNk5aT3JyWGdVZXNHbHBZbU9TVE1SOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.globenewswire.com%2Fnews-release%2F2021%2F01%2F12%2F2157134%2F0%2Fen%2FLanding-Secures-100M-in-Funding-and-Expands-Flexible-Living-Offerings-Across-75-Cities.html (https://www.globenewswire.com/news-re...)​  The Bidruption Report: Start-up of the week: TripActions: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqblBUZ0Q0S25vX0VQUFZwNi14Nm9sRG9zRkV6UXxBQ3Jtc0trN21nLUdEN0V0R01iNXdqY1k2T21CTUlyNlRKbEpQMllxWm5kVHVaZ21KLWViVGE2Nk1IeldPQjgwSVBjQ0QzNWpOQjZBTjRmZXFDanEwdzk0R3Vxa1NUSl94aHlCR1pHd250N041LUltMjFfVmdwaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fnews.crunchbase.com%2Fnews%2Fbriefing-1-21-21%2F[...]

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, we discuss how the road to recovery has possibly shifted for the hospitality industry. The vaccine is not rolling out as fast or efficient as expected. The hospitality experience for the guest might not be as appealing if everything is closed. Mentioned in this episode: https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality (Good Morning Hospitality[...]

Good Morning Hospitality professionals! This week, we will look at some of the big news headings in the industry, such as business acquisitions that may have been unexpected!   Mentioned in this episode: Bidruption Report: Startup of the week: Hopin & their recent purchase of StreamYard! https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9TTlVodmJQc2w3YXRyYTJ5Zm9rN0RTLWFpZ3xBQ3Jtc0trTjY4Y0hWTUYtV0cweFBkaGRrUUN1OXpNbmJPdC1LWnVMSEtMZWdLT1FsQ2ZMTFlRSDJkN1FyYXdPRlRRUXJ5aUNPclpJd2ZjY3dtSmVQWFBpZ3E3N1JRSmZtVlEtQ2hUMTZTdzBTMU9XR2hjc3dJMA%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Faithority.com%2Fvideo%2Fhopin-acquires-streamyard-a-leading-live-video-streaming-studio-for-250-million%2F&v=WeUi5PBfJ10&event=video_description (https://aithority.com/video/hopin-acq...)  What's With All The Noise!? : https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3NxWkpyVkpiNnJGeEJCNmFlZHVhOUxDb3VVZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuVnJOTVdYNnlEZzF1d2F1SVlQZUNNNHhjc0FUTGFsQV9naGlhdTZaRmFUdGNmYlFHZUNqRHBHSjNWalJFVUloeVJNQkdwMXR4SExMMXFid3R1a2laM1FoelZPNFJXNUFzREtUX1JrMmlRZ1p3LXU4SQ%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mckinsey.com%2Ffeatured-insights%2Fleadership%2Fthe-next-normal-arrives-trends-that-will-define-2021-and-beyond%3Fcid%3Dother-eml-alt-mip-mck%26hdpid%3Dc355cb4c-444d-40de-8fd2-cfc9738f9c10%26hctky%3D9281897%26hlkid%3Db289e24446d046e6af299f07874c2a5d&v=WeUi5PBfJ10&event=video_description[...]

Welcome to the future... okay, maybe not the future because there are no flying cars (yet) and all that good stuff, but we are now in 2021, and unfortunately, the events from 2020 aren't going away in the snap of a finger.   Join us this week as we continue in the ongoing conversation of[...]

As 2020 comes to a close, we are still hopeful and keep looking forward to the great things to come in the new year. We would love to get your thoughts on the past year and of course hear what you think 2021 will bring to the hospitality industry. In this episode, my co-hosts &[...]

We talked about education in the hospitality industry and the IPO of Airbnb last week and so this week we are going to have a special guest from Hotel.School on the show and get deeper insights as we are still in the COVID19 time of isolation.   Mentioned in this episode:  https://hotel.school/ (Hotel.School)  Use the[...]

Last week, the three of us discussed the future of the share economy and Aribnb's IPO.  Now, we will dive into the review of how the IPO performed (so far) and also discussing many other industry topics, for example... the Vacation Rental Course that launched on Hotel.School! Mentioned in this episode: https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality (Good Morning Hospitality[...]

With 25 days until the new year of 2021, we are excited to bring to you a review of the year and an analysis of recovery as we move forward!  This week we cover Airbnb's IPO & the future of share economy!   Thank you both NoiseAware and Bidroom for being apart of this show[...]

Welcome back to your favorite hospitality morning show!   This episode is going to be a special one! As we recently announced and showed the new show structure and segments, this week will be a little different since we have a guest joining us! Leo Walton, Co-Founder of Guardhog, will be joining us to talk[...]

Wake up and get your hospitality fix!  In this episode, we are going to show off our new show structure with two very exciting and fun segments and enhanced visuals! Grab your coffee!   Mentioned in this episode:    Bidruption Report: Startup of the week: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=vr3tRiqPmjg&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.triploop.com%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnV0OV9zZUtIWlJERGRjbXQ0RjFEVFdIWVJBUXxBQ3Jtc0tuc1dJR21WbkxwRGhleHZiakx5T2hFYVBkN1U4OWVXUjJ2dnE1R3hWQ2JPb2R1WUtwWjVBT2VNSmRFakt1UDNmS21UcnpZMXR4Y2NhS2Z3eFpja0VuQlFEbTNVbUJVN2Q4MVBuSlNXN2VDOHNSN3Jjcw%3D%3D (https://www.triploop.com/)  HRE Article: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&v=vr3tRiqPmjg&q=https%3A%2F%2Fhremedia.com%2Fis-airbnbs-regulatory-risk-overblown%2F&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3JTNFVqNVRvaXh4X1RQSElUZW1lU2tERjBMQXxBQ3Jtc0trX3ZGT25aMjc0Rk9EOGdwek5TN3JJQUdOWmYya3ZUX2FKX2E0b1V6WXBrcXJCdFRaYnY3d2pkR3NESTYwMGU5aGVJakJaLWNuTGZ4MXJnSmhUUEpSM0MtNVpDVzc2aGd1djdkV2ZLM1E5ZngwY3U0TQ%3D%3D (https://hremedia.com/is-airbnbs-regul...)  Oracle Hospitality: Data Driven[...]

Live every Monday Morning! The best way to start your week!  In this episode we cover the topics of data and automation in the industry and the pain points behind it when it comes to back end softwares for hotels and vacation rentals!  Also we brought on our first guest, Simone Puorto the founder of[...]

Join us as we discuss what travel could look like post-COVID19 and maybe what trends would stay or leave!  For a FREE Bidroom.com membership use the code MRFP! https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality (Good Morning Hospitality Links)

This week we talk about what flexible travel and trends are happening in all segments of hospitality! What trends are you seeing in your area?  https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality (Learn more about Good Morning Hospitality!)

This week we talked about subscription based traveling and the short and long term trends behind it! Tune in every week on Monday morning! https://linktr.ee/GoodMorningHospitality (Good Morning Hospitality Links)

Welcome to our first episode! Tune in to hear about what the show is all about and to hear our first topic and news of the week, covidprenruers and ApartHotels! Mentioned in this episode: Good Morning Hospitality Website & Socials Casai Article in ShortTermRentalz.com