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Airbnb Redesigns App to Integrate Services and Experiences Globally

The new app includes bookable services, revamped experiences, and itinerary tools, marking a major step in Airbnb's expansion beyond home rentals.

A phone showing the new Airbnb app, next to a photo of horseback riding through four hidden temples of the Inkas - Cusco, Peru - 2025 Summer Release
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Overview

  • Airbnb's redesigned app now features a 'Services' tab offering 10 categories, including private chefs, spa treatments, and personal trainers, available in 260 cities worldwide.
  • The updated 'Experiences' section expands to 19 categories across 1,000 cities, including exclusive 'Airbnb Originals' with celebrity partnerships.
  • Users can book services and experiences independently of home rentals, aiming to compete with hotels and travel platforms like Tripadvisor and Expedia.
  • The app integrates stays, services, and experiences into a unified itinerary, while hosts benefit from enhanced management tools like updated calendars and listings features.
  • Future updates will include social group chats with privacy controls and more AI concierge capabilities, building on Airbnb's $200-$250 million investment in its services business.