Good Morning Hospitality

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 the charge in making vacation home ownership easy and accessible to everyone.With over a decade of experience in accelerating growth and scaling teams across various sectors including technology, real estate, finance, and strategy, Kromidas has been a driving force behind the success of Summer.This episode is brought to you by our friends and sponsors at sojo and TravelNet Solutions!Connect with Paul & the Summer Team:gosummer.comhttps://www.instagram.com/startsummering/https://www.youtube.com/@startsummeringhttps://twitter.com/startsummeringhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/summer-inc/mycompany/verification/https://www.tiktok.com/@startsummeringhttps://www.facebook.com/startsummeringHospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 vendors and technology companies that offer similar features. We also debate the effectiveness and accuracy of Airbnb's automated pricing recommendations, warning that it could reduce revenues for property managers.00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation00:15 Reflecting on Previous Episodes and Team Dynamics01:21 Discussing Airbnb's Recent Updates02:13 Debate on Airbnb's New Guest-Facing Features04:07 Exploring the Impact of Airbnb's New Host-Facing Features11:43 Deep Dive into Airbnb's New Pricing Strategy13:52 The Future of Airbnb and the Short-Term Rental Industry31:31 Final Thoughts and Wrap UpHospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 to guests. We’ll also touch on how U.S. airports are making farewells a bit sweeter with new non-traveler passes.Plus, we decode the TSA's "What Can I Bring?" tool with some surprising items that are clear for takeoff. Wrap up with hospitality stories, a quote from Bill Kimpton, and an invite to stay ahead in the hospitality game with the GMC Report. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to never miss an episode!Time Stamps: 00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:43 Behind the Scenes: Recording Challenges01:36 Podcast Goals and Consistency02:28 Exciting New Partnership: Kempton and Anthropology03:21 The Future of Retail in Hotels07:42 The Slow Pace of Hiring in U.S. Hotels08:29 The Changing Needs of Hotel Employees13:36 Non-Travelers Beyond TSA Security16:46 Weirdest Things Acceptable to Bring on a Plane21:43 Real Time Recaps: Recent Hotel Experiences26:58 Hospitality Quote of the DayMeet The Hospitality Mentor LIVE in Miami!Steve Turk is hosting a one of a kind hospitality networking event November 14th in Miami! Grab your ticket here so you meet the future leaders of our industry!The GMC Report is LIVE!Make sure you sign up for our Good Morning Capital Newsletter & Members Dashboard, right here!Hospitality HotlineHospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality—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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, the hosts discuss latest industry news ranging from recent funding rounds in the hospitality sector to Google's increasing presence in the industry. Among the companies that secured investment are Kasa Living, which raised $70 million in their Series C, and Samara, a prefab backyard studio startup founded by an Airbnb co-founder, which raised $41 million in Series A. Superhog also raised 5.5 million euros in their Series A. Michael & Brandy also highlight the steep increase in advertising payments from Vrbo to Google over the last 5 years, expressing skepticism around anti-competitive business practices.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:02 Casual Conversation and Banter03:04 Discussion on Funding and Finance in the Hospitality Industry03:44 Deep Dive into Kasa Living's Series C Funding09:30 Exploring Samara's Series A Funding14:19 Superhog's Series A Funding15:23 Google's Impact on the Hospitality Industry28:28 Closing RemarksThis episode is brought to you by our friends and sponsors at sojo and TravelNet Solutions!Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 dive into his past experiences and how they all have built to the moment of Eric acquiring bnbfinder in order to really bring value to operators who want to diversify their distribution channels to build more sustainability in their business.Tune in and check out bnbfinder in order to get your properties on their platform!  Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 is LIVE!Make sure you sign up for our Good Morning Capital Newsletter & Members Dashboard, right here!Hospitality HotlineHospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality—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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 within their specific areas & markets!Thank you to Breezeway for letting us have the pleasure of recording with you LIVE at the VRMA booth! So much fun & valuable!Hospitality Hotline & GMC Report!Hospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 came up to us and shared their support of the podcast over the years! It meant a lot to hear from current friends and many new faces... it truly fuels us to keep going!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 everyone by using this link!📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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 our Good Morning Capital Newsletter & Members Dashboard, right here!Hospitality HotlineHospitality Hotline is open to everyone by using this link! 📲https://www.speakpipe.com/GoodMorningHospitality—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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!

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/GoodMorningHospitalityAnd don'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, that 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 7am PST/10am 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!