Good Morning Hospitality

This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk are joined by Skift Airlines Reporter, Meghna Maharishi, to kick off the show with updates on how the government shutdown has impacted the airline industry and what ripple effects it’s had on Marriott’s business performance. After Meghna’s segment, Sarah and Steve dive into Marriott International’s 2026 outlook, unpacking the company’s plans f...

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Brandreth Canaley, Jamie Lane, and Michael Goldin unpack three big stories shaping travel. Has Airbnb hit its ceiling as growth slows and regulations tighten? Why are luxury all-inclusives becoming the go-to for high-end travelers? And how is Vrbo’s new “Loved by Guests” program using trust and transparency to win over travelers? From platforms to guest exper...

In this episode of GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk tackle the latest strategic moves re-shaping travel and hospitality. We start with how Death & Co. is disrupting hotel design by introducing a bar-first hotel brand that fuses nightlife and stay experiences. Next, we examine why airlines are moving to premium, with JetBlue announcing a domestic first-class cabin in 2026 and what that sig...

This morning on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane explore three major forces reshaping travel and hospitality. First, they examine how the rise of agentic AI could transform OTAs into passive order-takers. Next, they dive into the new social-features rollout on Airbnb Experiences that aim to deepen guest-to-guest connection and engagement. Finally, with th...

On this week’s episode of GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk unpack five major developments reshaping the hospitality and travel ecosystem. First, the luxury-hotelier Mandarin Oriental Oriental is being taken private in a deal valued at $4.2 billion. Then they examine the ripple effects of a major Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage that disrupted travel operators and highlighted infrastructur...

Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Wil Slickers celebrate five years of Good Morning Hospitality by diving into this week’s biggest industry stories — from American Express Travel’s record bookings and Capital One’s new 5x points on short-term rentals, to United Airlines cutting 4% of management roles due to AI, and Airbnb launching a political organization in Arizona. Presented by ⁠⁠Lodgify⁠⁠...

Join Steve Turk and guest-host Katie Cline as they dive into this week’s biggest stories in the world of travel. They’ll unpack the latest hotel loyalty rankings and what they mean for loyalty programs, a brewing squatter scare for short-term rental hosts in France, and evolving rules for travel to Europe. Then, they’ll explore Delta Air Lines' strategic push toward affluent travelers via their Am...

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandy Canaley, and Jamie Lane put OpenAI’s integrations with Expedia and Booking.com to the test — planning full trips through ChatGPT. The crew compares notes on how the AI handled flights, hotels, and recommendations, and where it still falls short of replacing the human touch in travel planning. Then, they unpack how AI is transforming ope...

This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk cover a packed lineup shaping the global hotel landscape. Hilton unveils its 25th brand, Outset Collection, aimed at boutique conversions, while Numa introduces a premium lodging brand redefining urban stays across Europe. They also discuss softer-than-expected U.S. RevPAR, rising sick calls among air traffic controllers, and a growing trend k...

In this episode of GMH, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane break down the biggest currents rippling through travel right now. First, they dig into Airbnb’s Host Summit and its proposed shift to business profiles for property managers. Then, they pivot to Expedia Group’s evolving role and what the new Comet–Expedia partnership may mean for distribution and competition. Finally, with...

Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk explore how travel and hospitality are adapting to shifting demands. From Marriott International’s new outdoor-focused soft brand to Viking’s warning about cruise fuels, the conversation spans sustainability, policy challenges like a possible U.S. government shutdown, Eurostar’s push for fairness against airlines, and Booking.com’s move into attractions. The episode u...

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane sit down with Tim Rosolio, VP of Partner Success at Vrbo, to unpack how Expedia Group’s new distribution strategy is reshaping opportunities for vacation rental operators. From expanded visibility across Expedia platforms to the rollout of One Key, Merchant of Record, and new AI-driven features, the conversati...

On this episode of GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy is joined by guest-host Katie Cline to unpack a pivotal week in travel and hospitality. Spirit Airlines prepares to furlough 1,800 flight attendants, raising questions about service, labor relations, and the ripple effects across the travel sector. Agoda faces growing backlash over its job cuts and controversial employee clauses, highlighting tensions...

Michael Goldin, Jamie Lane, and Wil Slickers unpack the biggest takeaways from Skift Global Forum and Vrbo’s Connect conference while Brandreth Canaley is away preparing for her move to Boston. Jamie shares his perspective as a speaker at Vrbo’s event, where Expedia Group announced major distribution expansion, stricter listing standards, and new host tools. The conversation also touches on Airbnb...

Join Sarah Dandashy and Katie Cline as they discuss what's happening at Skift Global Forum and the greater travel industry! Please forgive any audio issues, as we had some wifi signal issues during this broadcast. Follow the Hosts: Katie Cline – ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sarah Dandashy –⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Skift: LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/skift/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ W...

On today’s episode of Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley, and Jamie Lane recap the big themes from GuestyVal, from oversupply pressures and the call for greater standardization to whether unreasonable hospitality at scale is truly achievable (we believe it is). In the second half of the show, Jamie takes us through the two-year anniversary of New York’s short-term rental b...

This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk break down the latest shifts shaping travel. U.S. visa rules are tightening, creating longer waits and higher costs for applicants. YOTEL names a new CEO from Marriott International as it eyes bold growth. Accor makes a high-stakes entry into Las Vegas with Treasure Island Hotel & Casino, potentially its largest property worldwide. JetBlue rol...

On this week’s Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin and Brandreth Canaley dive into three stories reshaping the hospitality landscape. Oman’s $7 million investment in UnderTheDoormat Group highlights how government support is fueling the growth of alternative accommodations. The team then unpacks the cautionary tales of Selina and Sonder Inc., two once-hyped disruptors whose struggles show the...

On GMH Hotels this week, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk start with Copenhagen’s CopenPay program that rewards visitors for traveling sustainably and is quickly becoming a model for more than 100 other cities worldwide. They then turn to a new J.D. Power report showing declining guest satisfaction at third-party managed hotels, with frustrations growing over food quality, cleanliness, and upkeep. In...

On this Labor Day episode of GMH STR Crew, Jamie Lane and Michael Goldin break down Airbnb’s major shift requiring PMS-connected hosts to adopt the host-only fee structure, explaining what it means for professional managers and individual hosts. They unpack how Airbnb’s “total price” display strategy impacts conversion, why this aligns with its push into hotels, and what changes hosts need to make...

This week on GMH Hotels, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk unpack some of the biggest moves in travel and hospitality. Hyatt expands its loyalty program into lifestyle perks, while Hilton reimagines its 106-year-old flagship brand for a new generation of guests. In Las Vegas, a closed Strip hotel is auctioning off iconic memorabilia, raising questions about preservation and reinvention in hospitality....

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Michael Goldin, Brandreth Canaley and Jamie Lane dive into the latest shifts shaping short-term rentals and travel. Vrbo’s new guest cancellation policy aims to increase flexibility and bookings but raises concerns from hosts about risk and revenue stability. Tripadvisor faces investor pressure to spin off Viator, signaling how tours and experiences are becom...

In this week’s episode, Sarah Dandashy and Steve Turk unpack Soho House & Co’s $2.7B move to go private and what it means for the future of luxury lifestyle clubs, plus the risks of influencers relying on ChatGPT for visa advice after one viral travel mishap. They also explore TikTok’s push into travel commerce with its new affiliate program for hotels, raising questions about whether social conte...

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 quest...

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 val...