GMH EU: Year-End Highlights, Regulation Shifts & Rural STR Trends

In our final episode of 2024, Leo Walton and Sarah Nan Dupre reflect on the year in short-term rentals, including promising developments like Barcelona's potential repeal of its STR ban and New York City reconsidering its strict regulations. They discuss Marriott's strategic move into the rural market with its Postcard Cabins acquisition and its long-term agreement with Trailborn, showcasing the rising demand for outdoor-centric accommodations. Leo and Sarah also dive into hyperlocal management with Eric Breon's return to the industry via his new startup "Fairly," and debate its potential impact on property managers. Plus, a look at trends like Gen Z’s combined urban-rural trips and how they shape the future of travel. Join us as we celebrate a busy, transformative year in hospitality and look forward to 2025! — 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 in travel and hospitality and is recorded live every Monday morning at 7 a.m. PST/10 a.m. 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!