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These are the hospitality trends we were talking about this week.

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines hospitality.

For all of our weekend roundups, go here.

>>Frits van Paasschen brings great perspective to the biggest hotel story of the year: Skift Backstage Podcast: Frits van Paasschen on Being Your Own Disruptor

>>What can Airbnb learn from hotels and what can hotels learn from Airbnb? Video: Airbnb and the New Hospitality Mindset

>>We certainly don’t envy Tina Edmundson’s Herculean task to distinguish each and every one of these brands going forward: Marriott Divides Its 30 Brands Into Two Categories: Classic or Distinctive

>>If you want a deeper dive into Airbnb’s larger strategy and vision, given the company’s big product launch earlier this month, read on: This Is Why Airbnb Is Doing What It’s Doing With Trips and More

>>We wonder if this is one of many such partnerships to come: Luxury Loyalty Merger: Taj and Shangri-La Hotels Partner on Loyalty Play

>>Online hotel bookings remain much more valuable than online short-term rental bookings: 3 Charts Showing Growth of Short-Term Rentals vs. Hotel Online Bookings

>>If the advent of artificial-intelligence-driven smart speakers like Google Home and Amazon Echo is any indication, the Internet of Things is that much closer to becoming a reality, even when we check into our hotel rooms: Netflix and Streaming Video Are Replacing Hotel Pay-Per-View Entertainment

>>Growing its portfolio in Latin America makes sense: Wyndham Buys Latin American Hotel Management Company

>>Just in time for the holiday season. Let’s hope this turns out to be a miracle for all parties involved: SBE Finally Completes Its Purchase of Morgans Hotels

>>Before it was acquired by Accor, Onefinestay’s most recent set of accounts show that it was burning through cash at a considerable rate and that its business was suffering as a result of attacks in Europe: Hyatt Invested $15 Million in Cash-Burning Onefinestay Before Accor Acquisition

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Photo credit: The Clift San Francisco. As part of SBE's acquisition of Morgans Hotel Group, SBE now has direct ownership of this boutique hotel property. Morgans Hotel Group

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