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The Tiny Hilton Robot and 2 Other Hospitality Trends This Week


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

weekly_trend_roundup.jpgEvery week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top hospitality trends.

For all of our trends roundups, go here.

>>It only makes sense that extended stay properties with full kitchens would catch on to this growing food trend: On-Demand Meets Extended Stay in Homewood Suites’ New Meal Pilot Program

>>Robots in hotels aren’t a new phenomenon: The Tiny Hilton Robot Concierge That Hints at IBM’s Ambitious Plans for Travel

>>If hotels really want to know what guests think of their hotel, looking at the ratings isn’t enough: Report: What Online Hotel Ratings and Reviews Aren’t Telling Consumers

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