Airbnb introduces new social features for Experiences
US: Airbnb has introduced new social features for Airbnb Experiences, allowing guests to connect with one another before, during, and after their trip. The update forms part of a wider product rollout that includes enhanced search, flexible payment options, and expanded AI-powered customer support. The new features mark Airbnb’s latest effort to position Experiences as […]
Airbnb unveils Services and relaunches Experiences
US: Airbnb has expanded beyond accommodation with the launch of Airbnb Services and a full relaunch of its Experiences platform in over 600 cities worldwide. The move signals the platform’s growing ambitions in the travel, hospitality and lifestyle space. The newly introduced Airbnb Services product allows guests to book on-demand services at their accommodation or […]
Airbnb poised to relaunch Experiences program
US: Airbnb is set to relaunch its Experiences program after reopening its application process for hosts to submit potential Experiences listings last year.
Tuesday 3 June [4pm BST] – HOW to drive incremental revenues from tours and activities
Sponsored by Alexa Smart Properties & PriceLabs Hosted by STRz editor Priya Khaira We talk a lot about the convergence of travel, hospitality and real estate but there is also more blurring occurring between short-term rentals and the burgeoning tours and activities segment. Airbnb’s Experiences program launch – and relaunch this year – could be […]
Airbnb reopens application process for Experiences listings
US: Airbnb has quietly reopened the application process for hosts to submit their ‘Experiences’ listings to the platform, a year and half after pausing new Experiences submissions and removing an estimated 5,000 individual tours and Experiences listings.
Airbnb shifts focus by halting new Experiences submissions
Worldwide: Airbnb has opted to put a pause on new Experiences submissions for the time being so that it can re-divert its focus towards its core platform offerings.
Airbnb’s Catherine Powell on safety, AI and sustainable tourism
Worldwide: Catherine Powell, the first-ever global head of hosting at Airbnb, speaks to STRz about enhancing safety and security on the Airbnb platform, prioritising sustainable and responsible tourism, and how AI and machine learning will create a more personalised booking search experience from now on.
MadeComfy partners with Airbnb for domestic tourism campaign
Australia: Short-term rental property management company MadeComfy has partnered with Airbnb Experiences to offer Australians who are largely stuck in the country or their state a way to stay and see their own backyard this summer. The campaign is aimed at providing Australians with the best possible local travel experiences at an affordable price, while helping local short-term […]
Chile Airbnb Revolution tour pulled after criticism
Chile: An Airbnb Experiences tour inviting tourists to Chile to “Live the Revolution” [or “Viva La Revolución] has been de-listed from the platform after a visit to a square that has been populated by anti-government protestors was met with widespread outrage by locals. A tour group visited Plaza Italia in the country’s capital, Santiago, which […]
Zadeh steps down as head of Experiences at Airbnb
Worldwide: Joe Zadeh is to step down as the head of its Experiences division, having led it since it launched three years ago. Zadeh, a long-term employee of the company, will leave his position pending the appointment of a successor, according to Airbnb. It is not yet clear what new role he will take up […]