Moving Mountains Acquires Triumph Mountain Properties
Breaking News + Bonus Episode!
CEO & Co-Founder of Moving Mountains, Robin Craigan, discusses the acquisition of Triumph Mountain Properties. Founded by Mike Connelly, 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 Connelly, 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.
Trends, Challenges, and Future Predictions - Live In Person Episode
In the discussion, we explore the challenges faced by the short-term rental industry, the growing demand for professionalism, and the need for a level playing field with hotels.
We also talk about the differences between various types of accommodations, the impact of regulations on the market, and make predictions for 2024.
The conversation concludes with insights on the importance of collaboration among operators, the trend for domestic tourism and shorter trips, and anticipations for 2024, which may see a tide of caution and consolidation in the hospitality industry.
The Latest in Hospitality & Hotels with Chip Rogers
In the upcoming episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we are excited to have Chip Rogers as our special guest. Chip will share his thoughts on the current state of the hotel/hospitality industry and discuss some of the latest legislation in LA and NJ.
Additionally, he will be talking about the federal joint employer rule. Don't miss this informative episode, where we will delve into some of the most pressing issues facing the hospitality industry today. Tune in and join the conversation!
Exploring Recent AI Industry Developments with Sam Dundas, Co-Founder of Besty AI
We are pleased to welcome Sam Dundas, the Co-Founder of Besty AI, as our special guest this week. Sam will be joining the GMH crew to discuss two recent events in the AI industry. Firstly, the acquisition of GamPlanner AI by Airbnb for almost $200M, and secondly, the latest developments with OpenAI and how they will impact the many AI startups that have been built on the OpenAI platform.
Data Reporting, Guest Favorites, and Earnings Calls: A Look at the Latest in Hospitality
In this episode of Good Morning Hospitality, we're back with your favorite data nerd, Jamie Lane, as we discuss the potential impact of European data reporting laws on the US, take a look at data on guests' favorites and who benefits from it, and review the recent earnings calls of Vacasa and Sonder. Tune in for all the details!
Hospitality Horizons: Miami's Art Deco Dilemma and Las Vegas Labor Triumph
Join Sarah & Steve as they dive into the latest in the hotel and travel industry.
- Miami Beach's luxury hotel condos: A threat to Art Deco heritage?
- Las Vegas avoids the largest hotel strike in history.
- The perennial puzzle: Why are hotel showers so complex?
- Thanksgiving travel surge: TSA and airlines gear up for a record-breaking season.
- 2024 Travel Trends: From 'Set-jetting' inspired by TV and movies to 'Destination Dupes' and 'Dry Tripping.'
Plus, insightful hospitality quotes and personal stories from the field. Tune in for a blend of humor, trends, and industry insights. Don't forget to subscribe for more!
Revolutionizing Vacation Home Ownership: Paul Kromidas, CEO/Founder of Summer
In this episode, we sit down with Paul Kromidas, the CEO and Founder of Summer, the innovative vacation home ownership platform, to discuss their recent fundraise, how their business model will handle the adjusting interest rates, and how they imagine their brand evolving in the industry.
Kromidas is a mission-driven entrepreneur who has been leading the charge in making vacation home ownership easy and accessible to everyone. With over a decade of experience in accelerating growth and scaling teams across various sectors including technology, real estate, finance, and strategy, Kromidas has been a driving force behind the success of Summer.
Join us for this insightful conversation with Paul Kromidas on Good Morning Hospitality.
Airbnb's Winter Release: A Boon or Bane?
In this podcast episode, we discuss the recent updates rolled out by Airbnb. We analyze how these updates, which include an AI photo tour, access control, guidebooks, and pricing modifications, potentially impact both individual hosts and larger property managers.
Generally, we all express that these updates are highly beneficial for single-unit hosts, while potentially harming vendors and technology companies that offer similar features. We also debate the effectiveness and accuracy of Airbnb's automated pricing recommendations, warning that it could reduce revenues for property managers.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Conversation
00:15 Reflecting on Previous Episodes and Team Dynamics
01:21 Discussing Airbnb's Recent Updates
02:13 Debate on Airbnb's New Guest-Facing Features
04:07 Exploring the Impact of Airbnb's New Host-Facing Features
11:43 Deep Dive into Airbnb's New Pricing Strategy
13:52 The Future of Airbnb and the Short-Term Rental Industry
31:31 Final Thoughts and Wrap Up
Pack Light, Travel Right: Navigating Airport Passes, Hotel Innovations, and TSA Tips
Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk are back with more industry related news and topics for our Hotel Crew edition of Good Morning Hospitality!
Tune into this week’s episode for a suitcase full of travel tips and industry insights. Discover Kimpton Hotels’ latest collaboration with Anthropologie that's part of their "Forgot It? We Got It!" program, which lends stylish accessories to guests. We’ll also touch on how U.S. airports are making farewells a bit sweeter with new non-traveler passes.
Plus, we decode the TSA's "What Can I Bring?" tool with some surprising items that are clear for takeoff. Wrap up with hospitality stories, a quote from Bill Kimpton, and an invite to stay ahead in the hospitality game with the GMC Report. Subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to never miss an episode!
This Week In Hospitality!
Join Brandy Canaley & Michael Goldin this week for more of your favorite conversations around hospitality & travel as they discuss the latest topics and news in our industry!
This episode is brought to you by TravelNet Solutions & sojo! Thanks to our sponsors for making this show happen and if you're tired of turn days sucking for your cleaners and looking to step up your tech stack, these are the two for you!
How Channels Like bnbfinder Are Helping Operators Diversify
In this special broadcast, recorded at VRMA, you will hear a special interview with CEO of bnbfinder, Eric Goldreyer.
Eric has two very big entrepreneurial exits within our industry. The first one from BedandBreakfast.com which sold to HomeAway and the second one as Co-Founder of TurnKey Vacation Rentals which sold to Vacasa.
In this episode we dive into his past experiences and how they all have built to the moment of Eric acquiring bnbfinder in order to really bring value to operators who want to diversify their distribution channels to build more sustainability in their business.
Tune in and check out bnbfinder in order to get your properties on their platform!
Google versus OTAs, Rest & Relaxation Travel Goals, & Loud Kid Fees
Sarah & Steve are back with more industry related news and topics for our Hotel Crew edition of Good Morning Hospitality!
The title of this episode explains it all so make sure you're tuned in and ready to potentially even share your thoughts as Sarah & Steve unpack other travel topics in this episode!
VRMA Bonus: GMH at the Breezeway Booth!
In this episode you will hear three short interviews from Brandy & Wil who were able to grab some time with Jeremy Gall, Annie Schnaubelt, and Jonathan Wicks to talk not only about the Breezeway features that are completely changing how operators structure their business but also what other main trends and topics they're seeing within their specific areas & markets!
Thank you to Breezeway for letting us have the pleasure of recording with you LIVE at the VRMA booth! So much fun & valuable!
VRMA Takeaways + Other Industry News
Welcome back to our normal programming! The GMH crew hopes you all had a great time at VRMA and are properly recovered!
In this episode, you will hear the key takeaways and topics we heard at VRMA from the show floor to the great lineup of panels.
We want to say thank you to everyone who came up to us and shared their support of the podcast over the years! It meant a lot to hear from current friends and many new faces... it truly fuels us to keep going!
This episode is brought to you by our friends and sponsors at sojo and TravelNet Solutions!
IHG RevPar is Up, Hyatt Doubles Down on Wellness, and United Looks to International Growth
Today we cover Hyatt Hotels Corp. has announced the creation of its Wellbeing Collective, MGM Resorts International is trying to make amends to victims of the cyberattack, United Airlines says it expects continued strong demand for international routes, and more!
Unfolding the European Landscape with Niko Karstikko
Niko Karstikko, Co-Founder & CEO of Bob W, will be joining us to discuss his perspective on the European market for short-term rental operators and more while Brandy & Wil are at VRMA and Michael joining in virtually!
GMH Exclusive: Vrbo & Their Recent Changes Around Host Cancellations
Tim Rosolio, Vice President of Vacation Rental Partner Success at Expedia Group, joins Good Morning Hospitality hosts, Brandy Canaley, Michael Godlin, and Wil Slickers to discuss the recent changes Vrbo announce prior to their partner conference focused on fees to hosts/managers who cancel on guests.
If you're a property manager or host and have questions around this new policy, the fees, waivers, then you will want to tune in!
All-Inclusive Resorts, Business Loyalty Programs, Annoying Guest Behavior
What's the opposite of junk fees? All-inclusive and everything included for your guests! Big chains are going all-in with all-inclusive resorts and finding news ways to help reward small businesses that book directly!
Plus, last week Steve & Sarah shared the top frustrating airplane behaviors and you all LOVED it! So, this week, we're sharing the top frustrating hotel guest behaviors!
Tune in and make sure you have Good Morning Hospitality saved for all of your future episodes!
Hotel Yachts, Booking.com Not Paying Small Hotels, & Reserving Spots in Airport Security
Another Wednesday and your favorite Hotel Crew is back on GMH with yet another great episode line up of industry related topics!
Tune in with your favorite cup of coffee (or wine because we don't judge 😉) and get ready to hear from Sarah & Steve!
Dennis Goedheid with Casiola, a TravelNet Replay!
We're big fans of Dennis and Casiola (shout out to Michael Scott, CFO of Casiola) and so it was a no brainer to chat with Dennis at the Next conference hosted by our partners at TravelNet Solutions!
In this mini-sode we discuss the current vacation rental landscape, how franchises are going to play a big role in our industry, and what the current investment landscape is looking like for property investors and owners.
Thanks again to our sponsors/partners at TravelNet for having Wil roam the halls and do interviews and a big thanks to sojo for also letting us record in front of their booth 😉
Hotels Housing Homeless, What a Government Shutdown Means for Travel, & More!
They're back with a jam packed episode! 💥☕️
Sarah & Steve come back with more insights and stats around what a government shutdown could look like for the travel industry, how cities like LA are looking at hotels for potential homeless housing and many industry leaders are fighting this idea while others seem to be in support, and of course... hoteliers and vacation rental managers collide more with Hyatt's new venture with Homes & Hideaways.
Get your coffee ready as this episode is going to have a lot of conversation and thoughts as these are some big industry topics!
Meaghan Moylan with Outpost, a TravelNet Replay!
Last week while at Next, TravelNets user conference, Wil Slickers was able to sit down with Meaghan Moylan with Outpost at the sojo booth to discuss the way they have vertically integrated their businesses in order to have a higher control of highly executed guest experiences.
Tune in for this quick bonus snippet as we gear up for our GMH bonus episodes from the Next Conference!
Hyatt Launches Homes & Hideaways & No More Cleaning Fees?
Another week and another podcast episode! 🎙️
Join us this morning has Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, and Brandy Canaley take the stage to cover the recent news around Hyatts strategy with vacation rentals, how is Airbnb going to "eliminate cleaning fees", and even go into how Delta CEO, Ed Bastain, says that they might have gone a little far on the rewards restructuring due to customer backlash!
This episode is proudly sponsored by our friends at TravelNet Solutions & sojo!
With sojo, if you sign up for a free sample kit, you enter your chance into winning your whole housekeeping team a complimentary happy hour! Sign up today!
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Vegas Hackers, NYC Tourist Woes, & Travel Spending Increases
Another beautiful Wednesday morning episode with our Hotel Crew, Sarah Dandashy & Steve Turk, as they cover a round of topics just for you, our loyal listeners!
This episode is brought to you by our friends at sojo! Want to win a FREE Happy Hour for your housekeeping team? Get your sample kit and you will automatically be entered into our giveaway!
Regulations, Old Promises, & TNSs' User Conference - NEXT!
Join Brandy Canaley & Wil Slickers as they cover the recent updates/announcements from Brian Chesky, Florida's rental market and huge amount of growth, plus - stay tuned throughout the week as Wil reports live from the TravelNet Solutions conference in Minneapolis.
This episode is proudly sponsored by both TravelNet Solutions & sojo.
If you want to win a complimentary Happy Hour for your housekeeping team, you will want to make sure you tune into this episode till the very end!👂
Deep Dive Into Hospitality Analytics with Jan Freitag
Mr. Jan D. Freitag is the National Director, Hospitality Analytics, for the CoStar Group. He moved there from STR which was acquired in October 2019 by CoStar Group.
This week, our Hotel Crew has Jan Freitag joining the podcast again to discuss a line of data, occupancy, and hotel/travel impact in the current environment.
What's the Point of Being Loyal Anymore?
This week, we're covering the different policies and opinions of brand loyalty in hospitality & travel due to the recent changes within brands like Delta, and others, as they've made massive changes to their loyalty reward programs.
Plus, what a couple of weeks we've had on Good Morning Hospitality! Launching our Hotel Crew with Sarah & Steve to Sam Shank joining us as a very special guest, it's been an incredibly busy season for us and we're excited to share some more news with you on Monday!
Increased EV Offerings, High Hotel Rates, & the Rise of the Six Figure Vacation
Hilton & Tesla create the largest overnight electric vehicle charging network, hotel rates continue to increase and travelers wonder if there will ever be anymore good hotel deals or if those are a thing of the past, and ultra-rich travelers are focusing on vacation experiences of $100k or more!
Tune in as Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk highlight these stories, share their opinions and dive in deeper to the topics you all want to hear more about!
Sam Shank, Co-Founder & Former CEO of HotelTonight
We're excited to share and announce that September 11th's episode is going to be a special live broadcast with the Co-Founder and former CEO of HotelTonight, Sam Shank!
In this special broadcast, we will go 15 minutes over our normal run time and have a 45 min long episode to hear more about Sam's entrepreneurial experience, what it was like building one of the hottest travel apps, being acquired by Airbnb and being at Airbnb during the pandemic and IPO post acquisition.
This is a real treat for us at Good Morning Hospitality so make sure to catch the live next week!
Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, Wil Slickers, Hospitality.FM
Glamping, Hiring on the Rise, Adults-Only Sections on Planes
The dynamic duo is back again for their second episode together on Good Morning Hospitality and they've got an exciting line up of topics for this weeks Hotel Edition of the show!
Join us live tomorrow morning as Sarah and Steve dive into all things Glamping, hiring, and adult only plane sections!
