Mint House x Locale, Marriott x Sonder, & Airbnb’s Market Share Play

Big moves are shaking up hospitality! Mint House just acquired Locale—what does this mean for the industry, and is this the start of major consolidation? Wil Slickers sat down with Mint House CEO, Christian Lee, to discuss the deal, and we’re breaking down why it matters. Plus, new details on the Marriott Bonvoy x Sonder Inc. licensing deal—how does this shift the hotel-STR landscape? And Airbnb claims it's gaining market share over Vrbo and hotels—is it real or just great PR? Join Wil, Brandreth Canaley, and Michael Goldin for hot takes, bold predictions, and a hilarious Fido sponsor shoutout because housekeepers really need Bin to Curb after Valentine’s Day 😅 ---- 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] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices