Breaking News: Mint House Acquires Locale, Interview with Christian Lee, CEO of Mint House
Good Morning Hospitality
02/12/25
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In this episode, Wil discusses Mint House's significant acquisition of Locale, enhancing its leadership in residential hospitality.
Founded in 2017, Mint House aims to redefine extended stays with tech-driven features, while Locale, founded in 2016, shares a similar focus on premium multifamily properties.
The discussion with Mint House CEO Christian Lee covers the benefits of the acquisition, the importance of scale, and the integration process.
They touch on the shared vision for the future, emphasizing tech-enabled, personalized guest experiences without sacrificing operational efficiency.
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The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content.
Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live!
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•33m
Big moves are shaking up hospitality! Mint House just acquired Locale—what does this mean for the industry, and is this the start of major consolidation? Wil Slickers sat down with Mint House CEO, Christian Lee, to discuss the deal, and we’re breaking down why it matters.
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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a Hospitality.FM Original
The hospitality industry is constantly growing, changing, and innovating! This podcast brings you the top news and topics from industry experts across different hospitality fields. Good Morning Hospitality publishes three thirty-minute weekly episodes: every Monday and Wednesday at 7 a.m. PST / 10 a.m. EST and every Tuesday at 8 a.m. CET for our European and UK-focused content.
Make sure to tune in during our live show on our LinkedIn page or YouTube every week and join the conversation live!
Explore everything Good Morning Hospitality has to offer:
• Well & Good Morning Coffee: Enjoy our signature roast—order here!
• Retreats: Join us at one of our exclusive retreats—learn more and register your interest here!
• Episodes & More: Find all episodes and additional info at GoodMorningHospitality.com
Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible. If you have any press you want to be covered during the show, email us at goodmorning@hospitality.fm
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