Sarah and Leo kick off 2025 with bold predictions for the hospitality industry. From the continued rise of short-term rental regulations in Europe to shifts in travel behavior driven by climate change and overtourism, the duo unpacks potential game-changers. They explore the impact of remote work on rural and coastal destinations, speculate on AI-powered booking agents from industry giants, and debate the future of Northern Europe's tourism appeal. This episode provides a thoughtful look at the trends shaping the year ahead for travel and hospitality.

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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!

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In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Wil Slickers and Brandreth Canaley cover two major stories shaping the travel and hospitality industry.

We discuss Airbnb’s strong stance against price gouging during the LA wildfires, focusing on how the platform is stepping up to support displaced residents and travelers. We also explore the impacts of the TikTok ban on travel marketing and consumer behavior, raising questions about how the industry will adapt.

Stay tuned for more updates and insights during tomorrow’s broadcast!

This episode is brought to you by Fido, the newest GMH partner! Say goodbye to headaches with Fido’s reliable services for vacation rentals. From trash bin management to junk removal and property inspections, Fido keeps your properties guest-ready and stress-free.

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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!

• Sponsorships & Media: Partner with us or explore our offerings through our media kit—visit 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 [email protected]

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In this special episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we spotlight the ongoing California fires that have devastated communities and displaced thousands.

Co-founder of the Maimon Group, Nir, joins us to discuss their unwavering efforts to provide shelter and support to those affected.

From emotional tolls to strategic shifts in operations, discover how the hospitality industry is stepping up in the face of crisis.

Learn how you can contribute to relief efforts through their GoFundMe initiative. Tune in for stories of resilience, compassion, and hope.

If you or anyone you know was/is impacted by the CA Wildfires, please check out this quick resource doc we built and will continue to update as we get more information or as our network continues to reach out: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wv_luYjUdHS2fT0WZCz56OJBf-ZEtAdBbz8mqxMdSbc/edit?usp=sharing

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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!

• Sponsorships & Media: Partner with us or explore our offerings through our media kit—visit 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 covered during the show, fill out this form!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sarah and Leo as they explore 2025 travel trends, including lesser-known wine tourism destinations, "JOMO" (Joy of Missing Out) escapes, and the rise of athletic adventures and wellness-focused holidays.

Leo shares his stay at a family-friendly luxury hotel, while Sarah delves into a headline-grabbing story of an unconventional Airbnb rental. They also discuss regulatory challenges in Barcelona and their impact on the short-term rental industry's reputation.

Packed with actionable insights and lighthearted industry anecdotes, this episode is a must-listen for hospitality professionals. Don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe!

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original.

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

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The GMH team—Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, Jamie Lane, and Wil Slickers—shares their bold predictions for the hospitality industry in 2025. This episode is part of a month-long GMH tradition, with all shows and hosts revealing their insights for the year ahead. Be sure to tune in to every episode, and join us in December 2025 as we review how our forecasts measure up!

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This episode is brought to you by Fido, the newest GMH partner! Say goodbye to headaches with Fido’s reliable services for vacation rentals. From trash bin management to junk removal and property inspections, Fido keeps your properties guest-ready and stress-free.

Learn more at getfido.com

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original.

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

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Welcome to 2025! Sarah Nan DuPre and Leo Walton reflect on their holiday travels and dive into the latest hospitality news shaping Europe, including the launch of a game-changing high-speed train connecting Paris and Berlin in just 8 hours, Hostaway making impressive $365M fundraise signaling strong growth for short-term rentals, and data revealing STRs outperforming hotels for New Year’s Eve bookings across Europe.

They also explore the Casago-Vacasa merger and its implications for hyperlocal growth models, plus regulation’s evolving impact on pricing and demand. Tune in as we kick off the year with key insights and trends shaping the industry!

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original.

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

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Welcome to the first episode of 2025!

We’re diving into the most prominent hospitality and travel headlines to start the new year. First, we continue to explore Casago's game-changing $128 million acquisition of Vacasa and what this means for the vacation rental landscape. This will be a fun one for us to get Brandy's take!

Next, we discuss the massive $365 million funding round that propelled Hostaway to a $925 million valuation, highlighting the growing demand for tech solutions in the travel and rental markets.

Finally, we take a closer look at the joint venture between Lark Hotels and Life House, a partnership poised to reshape the boutique and lifestyle hotel industry.

Tune in as we break down these stories and what they signal for the future of hospitality in 2025!

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This episode is brought to you by Fido, the newest GMH partner! Say goodbye to headaches with Fido’s reliable services for vacation rentals. From trash bin management to junk removal and property inspections, Fido keeps your properties guest-ready and stress-free.

Learn more at getfido.com

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts!

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

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In this impromptu New Year's Eve episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Michael and Wil discuss the groundbreaking news of Steve Schwab, founder of Casago, acquiring Vacasa.

This acquisition marks a significant shift in the short-term rental industry, valued at 128 million, and reflects a new franchise model approach. Michael and Wil anticipate further insights from Steve Schwab and his team once regulatory clearances are met, and this will be the first podcast he joins after announcing the news.

Make sure to tune into our first episode of 2025 on January 6th to cover more of the news that happened over the holidays and as we continue to watch the plot unfold!

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts!

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

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In this episode, Leo sits down with Marcus Rader, CEO and co-founder of Hostaway, to discuss the company's recent success in raising $365 million at a $925 million valuation.

Marcus shares insights on the booming industry, the impact of AI and travel trends, and the importance of strategic partnerships. He also delves into Hostaway's growth strategy, focusing on international expansion, product development, and direct booking trends.

The episode covers the company's unique market positioning, upcoming AI initiatives, and celebration plans for its 10th anniversary.

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts!

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

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In our final episode of 2024, Leo Walton and Sarah Nan Dupre reflect on the year in short-term rentals, including promising developments like Barcelona's potential repeal of its STR ban and New York City reconsidering its strict regulations. They discuss Marriott's strategic move into the rural market with its Postcard Cabins acquisition and its long-term agreement with Trailborn, showcasing the rising demand for outdoor-centric accommodations.

Leo and Sarah also dive into hyperlocal management with Eric Breon's return to the industry via his new startup "Fairly," and debate its potential impact on property managers. Plus, a look at trends like Gen Z’s combined urban-rural trips and how they shape the future of travel.

Join us as we celebrate a busy, transformative year in hospitality and look forward to 2025!

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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts!

This show is structured to cover industry news in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. EST. So make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation live!

Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices