GMH EU: High-Speed Rail and STR Growth Trends
Good Morning Hospitality
01/07/25
•39m
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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!
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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!
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Casago Acquires Vacasa, Hostaway Hits $925M, and Lark-Life House Team Up
January 6, 2025
•32m
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!
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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!
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2025 Predictions: Hospitality’s Year Ahead with the GMH Team
January 13, 2025
•37m
The GMH team—Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, Jamie Lane, and Wil Slickers—shares their bold predictions for the hospitality industry in 2025. This episode is part of a month-long GMH tradition, with all shows and hosts revealing their insights for the year ahead. Be sure to tune in to every episode, and join us in December 2025 as we review how our forecasts measure up!
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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
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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!
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