Airbnb’s Road to an IPO and 13 Other Hospitality Trends This Week


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This week in hospitality, our biggest story is 11,000 words on Airbnb's net worth and the process of going public. In the background, hotels are still having a tug-of-war with online travel agencies.
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. >>A beautiful, well designed room in Paris for 150 euros a night? This might be an interesting counter to the rise of Airbnb in the city: A New Breed of French Hoteliers Has a Budget Response to Airbnb >>Skift’s focus on guest experience encompasses all aspects of travel and hospitality, including restaurant dining. This year’s Forum speakers are at the top of the industry, and best positioned to talk about its future: Skift Global Forum Takes on the Restaurant Industry