Vacasa’s Buyout Drama, The Green Travel Myth, and What Guests Really Want

This week on Good Morning Hospitality, Wil Slickers, Brandreth Canaley, and Michael Goldin break down the biggest headlines shaking up the industry. Vacasa has received an unsolicited acquisition proposal—what does this mean for the struggling vacation rental giant, and what could this mean for Casago, who announced a strategic merger before the new year? Meanwhile, Booking Holdings (NASDAQ: BKNG) CEO, Glenn Fogel, says travelers aren’t willing to pay more for sustainable travel, despite industry narratives pushing eco-conscious initiatives. The team unpacks what this means for hospitality businesses and whether the green premium is more myth than reality. Tune in for unfiltered insights and a data-driven look at what’s really happening in hospitality. --- This episode is brought to you by Fido! Say goodbye to headaches with Fido’s reliable services for vacation rentals. From trash bin management to junk removal and property inspections, Fido keeps your properties guest-ready and stress-free. Learn more at getfido.com ---- 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]