It's known as the go-to platform for finding a vacation rental or the perfect activities to try out during your getaway. But Airbnb has decided to think bigger. On Tuesday, May 13, the California-based company announced that new services have been added to the offerings on the site. “From now on, you can book more than just accommodations on Airbnb,” claims Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, in a statement.
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The idea? To provide access to services similar to those available in hotels, where “you can order meals to your room. You have access to a mini-gym, a spa, and can enjoy a massage...,” explains the head of Airbnb during a press conference in Los Angeles.
Ten Service Categories
These services will be grouped into ten categories, available in 260 cities, and will greatly diversify Airbnb’s offerings. You’ll find services like endless private chefs, photography, massage, wellness treatments, personal coaching (yoga, strength training, HIIT…), hair styling, makeup, manicure-pedicure, dishes prepared by professional chefs, and catering services. Now, a wide range of...
'options will be made available to the clients of the platform that started in 2007 with one goal: to make users' stays even more unforgettable.
Combining accommodations and services to create the best experiences
To develop these services, the platform is based on the quality, expertise, and reputation of the host offering them. Various criteria have been considered, such as the need to have at least ten years of experience. Airbnb also verifies the identity and certifications of its hosts. All prices are accessible, and it's not necessarily required to be traveling or have rented an Airbnb accommodation to enjoy the platform's new services.
« ...Travelers choose hotels for their services. They pick Airbnb for accommodations. Now, we're combining the best of both : amazing places to stay with services that make them even more unique », says Brian Chesky. Professionals can already submit their Airbnb service proposals, and customers can access them through the "Services" tab on the website or the app.
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