GMH Hotels: Tariff Worries, Staffing Struggles & Virgin’s Bold Cruise Move

This week on GMH Hotel, Sarah Dandashy, Steve Turk, and guest-host, Adam Bussell, unpack how new tariffs could delay hotel projects and drive up development costs across the U.S. They also explore how staffing levels in the hotel industry remain below pre-pandemic levels, despite a projected bump in jobs and compensation. In travel, the team spotlights Virgin Voyages’ booming success with its adults-only cruises and breaks down Expedia Group’s thoughtful approach to integrating AI tools like ChatGPT into their booking experience. Tune in for the latest insights and hospitality headlines! ---- 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]