GMH EU: BONUS – UK Market Outlook with Dale Smith of Host & Stay
Good Morning Hospitality
05/17/25
•30m
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In this special bonus episode, Leo Walton is joined by Dale Smith, Founder and CEO of Host & Stay, for an in-depth conversation on the current state of the UK short-term rental market.
They discuss shifting guest expectations, ADR trends, property manager challenges, and why 2025 may be a year of consolidation and recalibration for many operators.
Dale shares insights on portfolio performance across Brighton, Liverpool, and Whitby, along with thoughts on booking behaviors, platform dynamics, and the increasing need for quality and professionalization.
Catch Dale again as guest host on this UK Market Review special!
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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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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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