GMH Hotels: Marriott’s New Brand, Tax-Free Tips & Summer Travel Picks
Good Morning Hospitality
05/28/25
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In this week’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality with Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk, the crew dives into Marriott’s unveiling of its new Series by Marriott soft brand and Wyndham Hotels & Resorts’s fresh take on loyalty rewards, now redeemable for concerts, sports, and even Applebee's Neighborhood Grill + Bar’s perks.
We also discuss the proposed “tax-free tips” bill that could reshape hiring incentives in the hotel industry. On the travel side, we break down the severe Memorial Day storm disruptions that rattled airports across the country and highlight the top-ranked U.S. summer travel destinations of 2025. Tune in for real-time insights, a quote to keep you motivated, and our personal takes on the latest in hospitality and travel.
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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.
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Previous Episode
In this week’s GMH EU, the crew dives into Spain’s summer tourism tension as the government cracks down on over 9,000 illegal short-term rentals in Catalonia and considers a steep VAT hike on STRs to combat housing shortages. Meanwhile, anti-tourism protests heat up across hotspots like the Canary Islands, and new travel rules now require non-EU visitors to show proof of insurance.
On the tech front, AI booking engines are evolving to offer real-time pricing and availability, potentially reshaping OTA models. We also spotlight Spain’s most affordable beach towns and a curated list of top-rated legal Airbnbs still worth booking.
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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
Next Episode
On this week’s Good Morning Outdoors, Matt Whitermore and Alex Burkett cover the latest headlines shaping the outdoor travel space. A major public lands sell-off proposal has been removed from the House budget bill—a big win for access advocates.
Meanwhile, a Florida KOA campground is shutting down after being acquired for a state infrastructure project.
Hipcamp is ramping up its nationwide expansion to bring more campgrounds online, and we explore what’s happening with the wave of RV buyers from the COVID boom—are they sticking with it or moving on?
We also spotlight the ribbon cutting of Michigan’s Kona Hills Campground, dig into EOS Hospitality’s outdoor investment moves, and highlight a few top contenders in USA TODAY’s Best Glamping Spot awards.
It’s a packed episode full of movement, momentum, and key moments in the evolving outdoor hospitality industry.
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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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