GMH Hotels: Layoffs in Vegas, Marriott’s Move & Real ID Realities
Good Morning Hospitality
05/07/25
•37m
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This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy, Steve Turk, and guest host Alexi Huntley Khajavi dive into the top stories shaping hospitality.
They discuss Marriott Hotels’s acquisition of citizenM hotels and the recent wave of hotel layoffs in Las Vegas, highlighting how automation and shifting service models are redefining the workforce.
Hyatt’s CEO signals softening booking trends, while in travel, Southwest debuts fare bundles to boost value, and travelers face mounting confusion around the looming Real ID deadline.
Tune in for analysis, industry shifts, and what it all means for hospitality’s future.
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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!
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In this special GMH EU x STR mashup, Leo Walton and Wil Slickers team up live from Denver during the STR Hospitality Summit to tackle some of the most pressing cross-Atlantic hospitality topics.
From Airbnb’s evolving stance on quality and guest expectations to Expedia Group’s layoffs and the growing impact of AI on operational efficiency, the duo dives into how booking patterns, guest behavior, and short-term rental value are shifting in both Europe and the U.S.
They unpack what it means to hold your rate, build meaningful guest experiences, and the opportunity of being the destination—not just the accommodation.
Plus, they touch on the recent acquisition of Finca Mallorca by Holidu, the future of distribution beyond OTAs, and why this summer could make or break the M&A scene in STR.
Tune in for candid insights, conference energy, and a few good laughs.
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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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GMO: Park Cuts, Covered Bridge Recap, and Sun’s Q1 Snapshot
May 8, 2025
•44m
On this episode of Good Morning Outdoors, Matt Whitermore and Alex Burkett return with updates from the road, including Matt’s real estate gala trip and a recap of the Covered Bridge Campsite BBQ and beer event.
We dive into the proposed $1.25 billion cut to the National Park Service and the outdoor industry’s response, including support for the newly introduced America the Beautiful Act.
Plus, we break down Sun Communities & Sun RV Resorts’ Q1 results, Newbook’s new platform for small parks, and fresh data from The Dyrt showing the rise of tent and car camping across the U.S.
Tune in for all the latest in outdoor hospitality and recreation!
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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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