No Hidden Fees, Airline Merger, Tipping?
Good Morning Hospitality
12/06/23
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In this episode, we delve into various pertinent topics relating to the travel industry. We kick off with the bipartisan No Hidden Fees Act of 2023, which aims to ensure transparency in travel industry pricing.
We also discuss a report by the World Travel & Tourism Council, which shows a significant decrease in the sector's water usage. The proposed Alaska-Hawaiian Airlines merger is scrutinized, exploring both pros and cons.
We also cover new initiatives by the National Park Service to provide free park entry on specific days in 2024. With tipping on the rise, we question if this trend is becoming burdensome and its possible implications. We wrap up with a recap segment reflecting on personal experiences and a pertinent hospitality quote by Winston Churchill.
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December 5, 2023
•13m
In a recent conversation, the CEO & Co-Founder of Moving Mountains, Robin Craigen, discusses the acquisition of Triumph Mountain Properties. Founded by Mike Connolly, Triumph Mountain Properties is a well-established business in the Vail Valley.
The acquisition process involved three conversations over 15 years before finalizing the deal. The best part of the deal is that the Triumph team, including its founder Mike Connolly, will be joining the Moving Mountains team. This strategic acquisition serves to solidify the long-standing market presence of Moving Mountains in the Vail Valley and expand their offering of diverse experiences to their guests.
Looking to the future, while organic growth remains a firm focus for Moving Mountains, they remain open to selective acquisitions that align with their brand standards and market focus.
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00:25 Introduction and Catching Up
01:13 Discussing the Acquisition of Triumph Mountain Properties
02:39 The Benefits of the Acquisition and Integration
06:07 Addressing the Issue of Owner Churn
08:46 Future Growth and Acquisition Strategies for 2024
11:43 Closing Remarks and Appreciation
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December 11, 2023
•34m
Join hosts Michael, Wil, and Brandy as they revisit their bold predictions for the hospitality industry in 2023.
In this special episode, they explore which forecasts hit the mark and which veered off course. From the rise of boutique hotels to Vacasa's market strategy and the ever-growing EU travel demand, dive into a year of surprises and innovation in hospitality.
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Good Morning Hospitality is part of the Hospitality.FM podcast network and a Hospitality.FM Original. If you like this podcast, then you'll also love Behind The Stays with Zach Busekrus, which comes out every Tuesday & Friday, wherever you get your podcasts!
This show is structured to cover industry news within all of travel/hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 am PST/10 am EST, so make sure you tune in during our live show on our social media channels or YouTube and join the conversation, live!
Thank you to all of the Hospitality.FM Partners that help make this show possible, and if you have any press you want covered during the show, fill out this form!
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