Good Morning Hospitality

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Apr 15, 2024 • 36min

"Phocusing" on Economic & Cultural Sustainability with Madeline List

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 grab your 30 days of sojo amenities and check out their gifting program for owners and guests alike!This episode is also brought to you by Good Morning Startups, where hospitality startups and media intersect! Reach out if you're a hungry startup looking to accelerate your growth through trusted industry professionals!Grab the Phocuswright Report Here: https://www.phocuswright.com/Travel-Research/Consumer-Trends/Beyond-Climate-Change-Cultural-and-Economic-Sustainability-in-Travel—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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
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Apr 10, 2024 • 37min

Hilton Acquires NoMad, Accor Launches Inclusivity Initiatives, Travel Social Dynamics

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 travel news, Hawaii contemplates banning short-term vacation rentals to address its housing crisis, and a United Airlines flight attendant's pre-flight announcement about armrest etiquette ignites social media debate. These topics highlight ongoing efforts to enhance guest experiences, address housing and community concerns, and navigate social dynamics in travel.The episode wraps up with personal hospitality reflections and a quote underscoring the power of collective intelligence in the industry.—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 who 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
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Apr 8, 2024 • 36min

Data, Pricing, and a Viral Tweet!

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! Apparently, X (formerly Twitter) is the place to be these days. Let us know how many of you use X and want more GMH content there!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 check out their gifting program for owners and guests alike!This episode is also brought to you by Good Morning Startups, where hospitality startups and media intersect! Reach out if you're a hungry startup looking to accelerate your growth through trusted industry professionals!📢 Your Voice Counts: Take the STR Industry Survey before April 14 to contribute (anonymously) to the 2024 State of the STR Industry Report — the latest pulse on trends, best practices, regulations, and more.https://cofc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OkS7GD6xSMlG3s?Source=gmh—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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
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Apr 3, 2024 • 36min

Brands Focus on Accessibility Travel, Tropicana Closes, TSA PreCheck Expands

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 TSA PreCheck expansion and United Airlines' launch of a digital tool for wheelchair accommodation, showcasing efforts to improve travel experiences for all. The discussion reflects on the importance of industry collaboration for continued success and progress in making travel more accessible and efficient.—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 who 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
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Apr 1, 2024 • 31min

Capital & Acquisition Activity, DOJ Files Investigation for Dynamic Pricing

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 Hotel Room Algorithmic Price-Fixing Case, and what we want to know is how this will impact operators in the STR sector of hospitality.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 check out their gifting program for owners and guests alike!This episode is also brought to you by Good Morning Startups, where hospitality startups and media intersect! Reach out if you're a hungry startup looking to accelerate your growth through trusted industry professionals!📢 Your Voice Counts: Take the STR Industry Survey before April 14 to contribute (anonymously) to the 2024 State of the STR Industry Report — the latest pulse on trends, best practices, regulations, and more.https://cofc.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1OkS7GD6xSMlG3s?Source=gmh—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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
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Mar 27, 2024 • 36min

Luxury Hotels Having a Moment, Booking Sustainability Issue, Airfare Purchases Hit a High

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 conversation concludes with insights into the convenience of airport choices, showcasing the balance between the allure of luxury and the practicalities of sustainable and efficient travel.—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 who 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
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Mar 25, 2024 • 39min

Sonder Under Investigation, Marriott Launches AI Search, Uber Invests $100M

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 with properties, and how Uber is dropping some cash into other rideshare companies like Moove!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 check out their gifting program for owners and guests alike!This episode is also brought to you by Good Morning Startups, where hospitality startups and media intersect! Reach out if you're a hungry startup looking to accelerate your growth through trusted industry professionals!—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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
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Mar 20, 2024 • 40min

Graduate Hotels Acquisition, EV Growth, Rise of the Gig Economy in Hotels

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 and Steve also delve into emerging travel trends for 2024, including a surge in solo and adventure travel, as well as the growing interest in "sleep tourism," where hotels offer programs aimed at enhancing guests' sleep quality.Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityDon't forget to subscribe to our new monthly newsletter & Good Morning Capital Dashboard! Sign up here!—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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
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Mar 18, 2024 • 33min

Sonders Financial Fiasco, OTAs Set New Marketing Spend Record, & More!

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 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 check out their gifting program for owners and guests alike!This episode is also brought to you by Good Morning Startups, where hospitality startups and media intersect! Reach out if you're a hungry startup looking to accelerate your growth through trusted industry professionals!Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityDon't forget to subscribe to our new monthly newsletter & Good Morning Capital Dashboard! Sign up here!—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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
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Mar 14, 2024 • 39min

Hyatt Personal Training, Barbie Bahamas, and TikTok Travel

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 legacy. Additionally, the episode touches on the termination of Choice Hotels International's attempt to take over Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, underscoring the competitive dynamics within the hotel industry.The conversation also explores significant travel trends, including the sustained interest in wellness, the rise in solo travel, the rebound of business travel, and TikTok's emerging role in shaping travel preferences and bookings.Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityDon't forget to subscribe to our new monthly newsletter & Good Morning Capital Dashboard! Sign up here!—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 within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am 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

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