The Airbnb Threat and 10 Other Hospitality Trends This Week


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This week in hospitality, we looked at the loyalty programs of Hyatt and Mandarin Oriental, but Airbnb dominated the news yet again. Don't miss our next Skift Call on March 13 tackling the way hotels and online travel agencies are dealing with the Airbnb threat.

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. >>In which we try to make some sense out of what we know Airbnb is doing now — and what it hopes to be doing over the next 10 years: Airbnb Struggles to Balance Its Past and Future >>Can such a thing as a boutique or lifestyle casino resort with nearly 3,000 rooms actually work? We'll find out soon: CEO Interview: The Future of Boutique H