Airbnb Fee Shake-Up & TikTok’s Booking.com Deal
Good Morning Hospitality
09/01/25
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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.
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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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GMH Hotels: Copenhagen’s Eco Push, Hotels Struggle, Visa Shift
September 4, 2025
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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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