GMH Hotels: Accor Goes Vegas, OTAs Drop $5B, and Visas Get Tougher
Good Morning Hospitality
09/10/25
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This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down the latest shifts shaping travel.
U.S. visa rules are tightening, creating longer waits and higher costs for applicants. YOTEL names a new CEO from Marriott International as it eyes bold growth. Accor makes a high-stakes entry into Las Vegas with Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, potentially its largest property worldwide. JetBlue rolls out a new platform to cut emissions and boost fuel efficiency. And OTAs ramp up marketing spend to $5 billion in Q2, betting big on social media and AI.
From regulations and leadership changes to sustainability moves and digital strategy, we unpack how these forces are reshaping travel’s future!
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Hotels and Airbnb Chase Locals as Startup Hype Fades
September 8, 2025
•28m
On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin and Brandreth Canaley dive into three stories reshaping the hospitality landscape. Oman’s $7 million investment in UnderTheDoormat Group highlights how government support is fueling the growth of alternative accommodations.
The team then unpacks the cautionary tales of Selina and Sonder Inc., two once-hyped disruptors whose struggles show the dangers of chasing scale without sustainable fundamentals. This topic is based on a great article and video by Rafat Ali, which was published not too long ago.
Finally, Michael and Brandy discuss the trend of hotels and Airbnb turning their focus toward locals — whether through day-use packages, work-from-hotel offers, or community-focused stays — and what this shift means for the industry’s future.
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GuestyVal Recap, New York STR Ban at Two Years, Bad Bunny’s Tourism Impact
September 15, 2025
•31m
On today’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane recap the big themes from GuestyVal, from oversupply pressures and the call for greater standardization to whether unreasonable hospitality at scale is truly achievable (we believe it is).
In the second half of the show, Jamie takes us through the two-year anniversary of New York’s short-term rental ban and the lessons it continues to offer. We also revisit our earlier discussion on Bad Bunny’s San Juan residency, this time with data on its tourism impact and a look at whether other cities could sustain a similar cultural draw.
And don’t forget, Skift Global Forum kicks off tomorrow in New York and runs through September 18th. If you’re not attending in person, you can still catch the livestream with a Skift Pro subscription at Skift.com.
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