Airbnb Services, which users can order directly to their place of stay, will include services such as chefs, spa treatments, personal training and professional makeup artists, among others. The ...

That story went something like this: 17 years ago, when Chesky cofounded Airbnb, people were skeptical. Who would ever stay in a stranger’s home, they snarled. (In 2008, seven investors rejected ...

Airbnb Services, along with Experiences and Originals, turns the app into something like a world menu—not just places to stay, but things to do and memories to make along the way.

Airbnb has outlined plans for a "next generation search platform" designed to support "generative AI use cases." ...

Airbnb plans to add more categories in the future, but for now, you can use the app to book in-house chefs, chef-prepared meals, catering services, photographers, personal trainers, massages, spa ...

Airbnb wants to become the everything app for travel, but the economics of travel experiences are tougher.

As for the app’s redesign, Airbnb says it’s added a new Explore tab homepage that offers recommendations for homes, experiences, and services in specific destinations, a trips tab for setting ...

Last week, I was in LA for Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release. As part of the day’s events, Federico and I interviewed Jud Coplan, Airbnb’s Vice President of Product Marketing, and Teo Connor, Airbnb’s Vice ...

The new-look app marks a new chapter for Airbnb to expand beyond home stays. The company has previously announced plans to invest $200 million to $250 million in a new business that it said it ...

Airbnb says that after users book their homes, the app will suggest services and experiences it thinks you will love based on where you're staying and who you're staying with.

The idea is that you’d “Airbnb” a massage on vacation—and would eventually start “Airbnb-ing” massages, makeup artists, and hair stylists not just on vacation, but when you’re at home.