GMH EU: Airbnb Cracks Down, Stadium Dreams, and an STR Crossroads

This week, Sarah Nan DuPre and Leo Walton cover major shifts happening across the short-term rental industry. HomeToGo launches a creative marketing initiative, offering guests the chance to stay pitch-side at FC Union Berlin’s stadium. Meanwhile, Airbnb introduces controversial new policies around off-platform communication, security deposits, and transparency in fees, sparking significant host backlash. Sarah and Leo break down the changes and the potential long-term impact on hosts and property managers. They also dive into how short-term rentals are facing growing scrutiny from travelers and regulators. With younger guests more skeptical and expectations for service rising, they discuss why delivering consistent, high-quality experiences is critical for the future of the industry. ---- ⁠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 [email protected]