An Airbnb rep said the celebrity-hosted experiences are available on a “first-come, first-serve basis” to users who sign up. (Airbnb is paying a fee to the celebrities as part of the promotion.) ...

An Airbnb rep said the celebrity-hosted experiences are available on a “first-come, first-serve basis” to users who sign up. (Airbnb is paying a fee to the celebrities as part of the promotion.) ...

Airbnb subsidizes the event, likely cutting the celebrity a big check to participate. This is a different business model from the regular tour guides, who make their money from customers.

Airbnb built a travel empire by leveraging something the industry had long overlooked: people’s homes. Its early success came ...

Airbnb says its services are vetted for quality through an evaluation of "expertise and reputation," and that service hosts have an average of 10 years of experience. The company says the hosts ...

Airbnb unveils a global rollout of hotel-style services, curated experiences, and celebrity-led events to attract travelers beyond rentals.

Airbnb is betting that standing out in a crowded field of experience platforms comes down to quality. Its strategy is to focus on "unique experiences" and to emphasize local providers that have ...

Those three experiences are free, but there’s limited availability. An Airbnb rep said the celebrity-hosted experiences are available on a “first-come, first-serve basis” to users who sign up.

Airbnb subsidizes the event, likely cutting the celebrity a big check to participate. This is a different business model from the regular tour guides, who make their money from customers.