GMH EU: Legal Crackdowns, Booking Trends & Overcrowding Woes
Good Morning Hospitality
07/08/25
•38m
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On this episode of GMH EU, Sarah and Leo explore fresh legal heat for Booking.com and Airbnb in Spain, where both platforms are accused of flouting new national regulations. They review surprising Q1 2025 data revealing where short-term rental demand rose—or unexpectedly fell—across Europe. The duo also highlights the UK hotel worker strike that’s capturing national headlines, the global tourism industry’s growing battle against overcrowded attractions, and a look ahead to how self-sovereign identity technology could transform seamless travel experiences across borders.
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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.
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Airbnb’s 2025 Policy Shift + Q4 Outlook with Jamie Lane
July 7, 2025
•33m
Wil Slickers, Brandreth Canaley, Michael Goldin, and Jamie Lane are all on deck for today’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality!
First, the team breaks down Airbnb’s new 2025 updates to payment and cancellation policies—big changes that could affect both hosts and guests across the platform. From stricter cancellation terms to adjusted payout timelines, we unpack what these updates mean for operator cash flow, guest experience, and industry reaction.Then, Jamie brings the data.
We review how Q4 is shaping up so far and what forward-looking booking trends are saying about the rest of the summer. Jamie shares key insights from AirDNA, including occupancy patterns, rate pressures, and market shifts worth watching.
With major policy changes from the world’s biggest short-term rental platform and critical performance data heading into peak season, today’s episode delivers everything operators need to stay informed and ahead.
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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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This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk cover major hospitality headlines, including Blackstone’s acquisition of Sunseeker Resorts and Hilton’s launch of a new brand designed for traveling workers.
They explore Hyatt’s big bet on all-inclusive brands, a leadership shake-up at Six Senses, and TSA updates that could soon change the way we move through security.
Plus, the team unpacks the winners of Travel + Leisure Co.’s 2025 World’s Best Awards, spotlighting the hotels and spas making waves around the world.
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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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