Episodes

  • GMH EU: High-Speed Rail and STR Growth Trends

    GMH EU: High-Speed Rail and STR Growth Trends
    Jan 7 2025
    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! — 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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Casago Acquires Vacasa, Hostaway Hits $925M, and Lark-Life House Team Up

    Casago Acquires Vacasa, Hostaway Hits $925M, and Lark-Life House Team Up
    Jan 6 2025
    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! ---- 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 — 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
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    32 mins
  • Breaking News: Casago Acquires Vacasa for $128M

    Breaking News: Casago Acquires Vacasa for $128M
    Dec 31 2024
    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! Headline Links: Skift: https://skift.com/2024/12/30/casago-to-acquire-vacasa-for-128-million-and-take-it-private/ Business Wire: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241230370238/en/Premier-Vacation-Rental-Brands-Casago-and-Vacasa-Announce-Strategic-Merger — 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
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    12 mins
  • GMH EU: Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader on Raising $365 Million

    GMH EU: Hostaway CEO Marcus Rader on Raising $365 Million
    Dec 20 2024
    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. — 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
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    17 mins
  • GMH EU: Year-End Highlights, Regulation Shifts & Rural STR Trends

    GMH EU: Year-End Highlights, Regulation Shifts & Rural STR Trends
    Dec 17 2024
    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! — 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
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    33 mins
  • 2024 Hospitality Predictions: Hits, Misses, and Surprises

    2024 Hospitality Predictions: Hits, Misses, and Surprises
    Dec 16 2024
    The year is coming to a close, and it’s time to reflect on the bold predictions we made at the start of 2024 for our last episode of the year! Join Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane as they dive into what they got right, what they missed, and the surprises that shook the hospitality and travel industries. This episode recaps a transformative year for hospitality, from Airbnb’s evolving platform to Uber’s integration into travel, and the rollercoaster ride of mergers and acquisitions in short-term rentals. Whether it’s the urban STR shakeout Brandy foresaw, or Jamie’s call on Airbnb’s vendor marketplace launch, we’re breaking it all down—plus sharing what we’ve learned and what we’ll take into 2025. Don’t miss this wrap-up of a year that redefined hospitality! — 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
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    39 mins
  • GMH Hotels: Radisson’s Local Focus, Premium Lounges, and Holiday Travels

    GMH Hotels: Radisson’s Local Focus, Premium Lounges, and Holiday Travels
    Dec 11 2024
    Join hosts Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk as they explore Radisson Individuals’ move to capture the upper-upscale market by emphasizing local character and authentic experiences. They also highlight the best Christmas hotels in the U.S. for festive getaways and discuss new U.S. Department of Transportation proposals to protect travelers during airline disruptions. Dive into the evolution of premium airport lounges and the cruise industry’s billion-dollar investment in private destinations. Don’t miss this week’s roundup of the latest trends shaping travel and hospitality! — 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
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    43 mins
  • GMH EU: Top Christmas Destinations & Short-Term Rental Shake-Ups

    GMH EU: Top Christmas Destinations & Short-Term Rental Shake-Ups
    Dec 10 2024
    This week, we explore Europe’s most festive cities for Christmas getaways, highlighting top destinations like Berlin, Vienna, and Prague. We also discuss major updates in the short-term rental world, including Google’s growing role in bookings, Airbnb’s shifting market share, and new insights from Hostfully's annual report paired with AirDNA data. On the regulatory front, we cover France's nationwide STR laws, Lisbon’s potential referendum on short-term rentals, and Italy’s surprising ban on self-check-ins. Stay tuned for holiday travel tips, market insights, and key updates impacting the short-term rental landscape this season! 🎄🏡 — 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
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    34 mins