Private Equity Moves, Super Bowl STR Boom, and Inspirato’s Play
Good Morning Hospitality
02/03/25
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This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Wil Slickers, Brandreth Canaley, and Michael Goldin dive into private equity’s growing appetite for travel tech and what it means for the industry. With Roami fully booked for the Super Bowl, they discuss STR demand spikes, pricing strategies, and takeaways for operators. Plus, a look at Inspirato’s shift toward owner-focused luxury rentals—does it signal a broader industry trend? Tune in for expert insights on the forces shaping hospitality in 2025.
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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 Hotel: Starwood Revival, AI Travel, and Airline Trends
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•34m
Join hosts Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk as they explore the return of the iconic Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. brand, making a comeback to cater to upscale travelers while honoring its legacy. They also discuss OpenAI’s new ChatGPT feature called Operator, which allows AI to search for and book travel independently, signaling a shift in how technology impacts hospitality and travel planning.
In the travel segment, they debunk common flight booking myths, dive into Spirit Airlines’ updated passenger dress code, and share details about JetBlue’s new Venmo payment option, aimed at simplifying the booking process.
Stay tuned for the latest insights and trends shaping the hospitality and travel industries!
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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:
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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
GMH EU: Airbnb’s Cancellation Policy, Funding Startups & STR Growth
February 4, 2025
•38m
This week, we welcome Boris Pavlov as our first guest host on Good Morning Hospitality Europe with Leo Walton & Sarah Nan DuPre! Boris shares insights from his journey in the short-term rental industry, from scaling a management company in Eastern Europe to launching Flataway, an OTA for professional property managers.
We dive into Airbnb’s latest cancellation policy changes, exploring their impact on hosts and guests. Boris also breaks down the realities of fundraising in the STR space—whether through VC, private equity, or crowdfunding.
Plus, we discuss the rise of serviced accommodations in London and how property management companies are adapting. Tune in for all this and more!
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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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