Airbnb Acquires AI Startup GamePlanner.AI in Strategic Move

First Acquisition as a Public Company, CEO Chesky Eyes AI-Driven 'Travel Concierge'

Airbnb has acquired AI startup GamePlanner.AI, co-founded by Siri co-founder Adam Cheyer, for a reported sum of just under $200 million.
The acquisition is Airbnb's first since 2019 and its first as a public company, marking a significant move in the company's strategic direction.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has expressed ambitions to use AI to create a 'travel concierge' that learns about users and enhances their travel experiences.
GamePlanner.AI has been operating in 'stealth mode' since its founding in 2020, and its specific functions remain largely undisclosed.
The acquisition is part of a broader trend of tech companies integrating AI into their operations, with other travel companies like Booking.com and Expedia also making efforts to incorporate AI.