Airbnb Host Summit, Expedia & Perplexity, Plus the Government Shutdown
Good Morning Hospitality
10/06/25
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In this episode of GMH, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down the biggest currents rippling through travel right now.
First, they dig into Airbnb’s Host Summit and its proposed shift to business profiles for property managers. Then, they pivot to Expedia Group’s evolving role and what the new Comet–Expedia partnership may mean for distribution and competition.
Finally, with a government shutdown in progress, the trio assess how it ripples through air travel, national parks, staffing, and traveler behavior.
Together, they’ll parse risks, opportunities, and what leaders in lodging, distribution, and destinations need to watch next.
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