GMH Hotels: Renewable Resorts, Loyalty Shifts & Luxury Voyages
Good Morning Hospitality
08/13/25
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This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk dive into the latest trends shaping hotels and travel.
They explore how a luxury property running entirely on renewable energy could set a new standard for eco-conscious hospitality, Hyatt’s sharpened focus on luxury and asset-light growth, and the mounting challenges — and creative fixes — for declining hotel loyalty program value.
On the travel side, the hosts look at Seabourn Cruise Line’s launch of high-end Arctic and Antarctic expedition cruises and practical strategies for passengers to secure extra space on flights without paying full business class prices.
From sustainability to loyalty innovation to premium experiences, this episode covers the moves shaping the industry’s next chapter.
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Booking, Expedia, Airbnb: Earnings Season and Strategic Moves
August 11, 2025
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We’re diving into a busy week across the OTA landscape. Booking.com just launched its first U.S. credit card in partnership with Visa and Imprint, and we unpack what this means for direct bookings, loyalty, and whether it can really compete with the big travel cards already in your wallet.
We also break down Expedia Group’s Q2 earnings, where strong B2B ad performance and international travel lifted their guidance, but Vrbo’s continued silence raises some questions.
Then we shift to Airbnb’s latest financials since rolling out their new services bundle — early check-in, luggage storage, and more — and talk through what kind of platform Airbnb is becoming.
Plus, we share our predictions on who Airbnb might acquire next and why as they gear up to deploy their warchest of cash.
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Airbnb’s BNPL Move, Expedia’s Design Play & Weather-Backed Stays
August 18, 2025
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This Monday, the GMH Short-Term Rental Crew, with Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane dive into the latest moves shaping the STR and travel landscape.
Airbnb rolls out its new “Reserve Now, Pay Later” option, signaling a shift toward more flexible booking terms that could boost conversions for longer stays. BNPL trends are expanding across airlines, hotels, and cruises, raising questions about guest spending habits and potential adoption in vacation rentals.
Expedia Group makes a strategic design hire with Rachel Been as SVP, underscoring the power of user experience in driving loyalty.
Sonder faces a leadership shake-up with the departure of CFO Michael Hughes, while Vrbo’s WeatherPromise program offers automatic payouts for rain-affected stays—no claims required—hinting at new ways to protect and reassure travelers.
The hosts unpack what these changes mean for operators, platforms, and guests, and explore how innovation, design, and traveler trust are becoming critical in the competition for bookings.
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