Good Morning Outdoors Debut: Blackstone’s Bold Play, DOGE’s Outdoor Cuts & Fyre Fest 2.0?
Good Morning Hospitality
02/27/25
•39m
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The first-ever episode of Good Morning Outdoors is here with Matt Whitermore and Alex Burkett!
We’re diving into Blackstone’s $5.65B acquisition of Safe Harbor Marinas—what does this mean for the future of outdoor recreation and waterfront access?
Plus, DOGE is making significant cuts to public lands agencies, and the Outdoor Alliance says it could spell disaster for recreation and conservation.
And finally, could we be witnessing Fyre Fest 2.0? We break down the latest controversy and what’s really happening in the RV and outdoor travel boom.
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Good Morning Outdoors is part of the Hospitality.FM Multi-Media Network and is a licensed podcast under Good Morning Hospitality!
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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GMH Hotels: Choice Shifts Upscale, Flywire Deal & ANA’s $14B Aircraft Order
February 26, 2025
•35m
This week on GMH Hotel, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk cover the latest in hospitality and travel, including Choice Hotels International’s strategic move away from budget brands to focus on upscale and extended-stay properties, and Hyatt’s launch of Hyatt Select, targeting cost-conscious travelers in underserved markets.
They also discuss Flywire’s $330 million acquisition of Sertifi by Flywire to streamline hospitality payment solutions, Delta Air Lines Airlines’ investigation into a flight evacuation caused by cabin haze, and ANA Holdings’ $14 billion order for 77 aircraft to bolster domestic and international routes.
Tune in for insights on how these developments are shaping the 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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As hotel brands and OTAs compete for traveler loyalty, the industry is seeing major shifts in how rewards and distribution work.
Expedia Group’s One Key continues to expand, but questions remain about its impact on property managers and STR operators. Meanwhile, Marriott Bonvoy, Hilton, and Hyatt are bringing short-term rentals and outdoor hospitality brands into their loyalty programs, signaling a new era of hotel-affiliated inventory.
Wil Slickers, Michael Goldin, and Brandreth Canaley break down the latest developments, what they mean for independent operators, and how the balance of power in hospitality distribution is evolving.
And don't miss the breaking news from our sponsors at Fido, who continue to showcase their incredible growth! To learn more, go to getfido.com and tell them the crew from GMH sent you!
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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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