Good Morning Hospitality
Skift
The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast will bring you the top news and topics from industry experts in different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes, starting Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content.This podcast is a part of Skift. Go to Skift.com to hear and see more industry-leading content!
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Sep 18, 2025 • 27min
Live from Skift Global Forum!
Join Sarah Dandashy and Katie Cline as they discuss what's happening at Skift Global Forum and the greater travel industry! Please forgive any audio issues, as we had some wifi signal issues during this broadcast.
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Sep 15, 2025 • 31min
GuestyVal Recap, New York STR Ban at Two Years, Bad Bunny’s Tourism Impact
On today’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane recap the big themes from GuestyVal, from oversupply pressures and the call for greater standardization to whether unreasonable hospitality at scale is truly achievable (we believe it is).
In the second half of the show, Jamie takes us through the two-year anniversary of New York’s short-term rental ban and the lessons it continues to offer. We also revisit our earlier discussion on Bad Bunny’s San Juan residency, this time with data on its tourism impact and a look at whether other cities could sustain a similar cultural draw.
And don’t forget, Skift Global Forum kicks off tomorrow in New York and runs through September 18th. If you’re not attending in person, you can still catch the livestream with a Skift Pro subscription at Skift.com.
This episode is brought to you by Guesty!
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Brandy Canaley – LinkedIn
Jamie Lane – LinkedIn
Michael Goldin – LinkedIn
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Sep 10, 2025 • 35min
GMH Hotels: Accor Goes Vegas, OTAs Drop $5B, and Visas Get Tougher
This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down the latest shifts shaping travel.
U.S. visa rules are tightening, creating longer waits and higher costs for applicants. YOTEL names a new CEO from Marriott International as it eyes bold growth. Accor makes a high-stakes entry into Las Vegas with Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, potentially its largest property worldwide. JetBlue rolls out a new platform to cut emissions and boost fuel efficiency. And OTAs ramp up marketing spend to $5 billion in Q2, betting big on social media and AI.
From regulations and leadership changes to sustainability moves and digital strategy, we unpack how these forces are reshaping travel’s future!
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Steve Turk – LinkedIn
Sarah Dandashy – LinkedIn
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Sep 8, 2025 • 28min
Hotels and Airbnb Chase Locals as Startup Hype Fades
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin and Brandreth Canaley dive into three stories reshaping the hospitality landscape. Oman’s $7 million investment in UnderTheDoormat Group highlights how government support is fueling the growth of alternative accommodations.
The team then unpacks the cautionary tales of Selina and Sonder Inc., two once-hyped disruptors whose struggles show the dangers of chasing scale without sustainable fundamentals. This topic is based on a great article and video by Rafat Ali, which was published not too long ago.
Finally, Michael and Brandy discuss the trend of hotels and Airbnb turning their focus toward locals — whether through day-use packages, work-from-hotel offers, or community-focused stays — and what this shift means for the industry’s future.
This episode is brought to you by Guesty!
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Brandy Canaley – LinkedIn
Jamie Lane – LinkedIn
Michael Goldin – LinkedIn
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Sep 4, 2025 • 32min
GMH Hotels: Copenhagen’s Eco Push, Hotels Struggle, Visa Shift
On GMH Hotels this week, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk start with Copenhagen’s CopenPay program that rewards visitors for traveling sustainably and is quickly becoming a model for more than 100 other cities worldwide.
They then turn to a new J.D. Power report showing declining guest satisfaction at third-party managed hotels, with frustrations growing over food quality, cleanliness, and upkeep. In the luxury space, India-based TBO.COM Tek is acquiring Classic Vacations in a $125 million deal that combines tech-driven distribution with the reach of U.S. luxury travel advisors.
Finally, new U.S. visa rules requiring most applicants to attend in-person interviews are set to impact students, business travelers, and international visitors as processing times lengthen.
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Steve Turk – LinkedIn
Sarah Dandashy – LinkedIn
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Sep 1, 2025 • 32min
Airbnb Fee Shake-Up & TikTok’s Booking.com Deal
On this Labor Day episode of GMH STR Crew, Jamie Lane and Michael Goldin break down Airbnb’s major shift requiring PMS-connected hosts to adopt the host-only fee structure, explaining what it means for professional managers and individual hosts.
They unpack how Airbnb’s “total price” display strategy impacts conversion, why this aligns with its push into hotels, and what changes hosts need to make now to avoid losing revenue.
The crew also dives into TikTok’s new partnership with Booking.com, exploring how social platforms are becoming powerful travel booking engines and why influencers may be the next generation of travel agents.
This episode is brought to you by Guesty!
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Brandy Canaley – LinkedIn
Jamie Lane – LinkedIn
Michael Goldin – LinkedIn
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Aug 28, 2025 • 30min
GMH Hotels: Hyatt Lifestyle Loyalty, Hilton Refresh & Airport Gold Squad
This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk unpack some of the biggest moves in travel and hospitality. Hyatt expands its loyalty program into lifestyle perks, while Hilton reimagines its 106-year-old flagship brand for a new generation of guests.
In Las Vegas, a closed Strip hotel is auctioning off iconic memorabilia, raising questions about preservation and reinvention in hospitality. The crew also covers Ryanair’s return to major OTAs, Hertz’s furry new “Gold Squad” delighting airport travelers, and the controversy swirling around Southwest Airlines’s new plus-size seating policy.
With industry shake-ups across airlines, hotels, and guest experiences, this episode takes a closer look at where loyalty, design, and customer connection are heading next.
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Steve Turk – LinkedIn
Sarah Dandashy – LinkedIn
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Aug 25, 2025 • 32min
Vrbo Flexes Cancellations, Viator Pressure, Casago’s Franchise Bet
This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley and Jamie Lane dive into the latest shifts shaping short-term rentals and travel. Vrbo’s new guest cancellation policy aims to increase flexibility and bookings but raises concerns from hosts about risk and revenue stability.
Tripadvisor faces investor pressure to spin off Viator, signaling how tours and experiences are becoming central to the travel ecosystem.
Meanwhile, Casago doubles down on its franchise model, taking over hundreds of former Vacasa properties to push a localized, service-driven approach.
Join us as we break down what these moves mean for hosts, managers, and the future of the STR industry.
This episode is brought to you by Guesty!
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Brandy Canaley – LinkedIn
Jamie Lane – LinkedIn
Michael Goldin – LinkedIn
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Aug 20, 2025 • 32min
GMH Hotels: Soho House Deal, TikTok Goes Hotel, and Spirit Airlines at Risk
In this week’s episode, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk unpack Soho House & Co’s $2.7B move to go private and what it means for the future of luxury lifestyle clubs, plus the risks of influencers relying on ChatGPT for visa advice after one viral travel mishap.
They also explore TikTok’s push into travel commerce with its new affiliate program for hotels, raising questions about whether social content can truly drive bookings.
On the travel side, Spirit Airlines’ uncertain future looms large as experts warn its collapse could send fares soaring, while Google Flights adds AI-powered “Flight Deals” that may challenge OTAs, and AAA forecasts record Labor Day travel across air, road, and rail.
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Steve Turk – LinkedIn
Sarah Dandashy – LinkedIn
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Aug 18, 2025 • 29min
Airbnb’s BNPL Move, Expedia’s Design Play & Weather-Backed Stays
This Monday, the GMH Short-Term Rental Crew, with Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane dive into the latest moves shaping the STR and travel landscape.
Airbnb rolls out its new “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option, signaling a shift toward more flexible booking terms that could boost conversions for longer stays. BNPL trends are expanding across airlines, hotels, and cruises, raising questions about guest spending habits and potential adoption in vacation rentals.
Expedia Group makes a strategic design hire with Rachel Been as SVP, underscoring the power of user experience in driving loyalty.
Sonder faces a leadership shake-up with the departure of CFO Michael Hughes, while Vrbo’s WeatherPromise program offers automatic payouts for rain-affected stays—no claims required—hinting at new ways to protect and reassure travelers.
The hosts unpack what these changes mean for operators, platforms, and guests, and explore how innovation, design, and traveler trust are becoming critical in the competition for bookings.
This episode is brought to you by Guesty!
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Brandy Canaley – LinkedIn
Jamie Lane – LinkedIn
Michael Goldin – LinkedIn
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