Mon, May 19, 2025
Sun, May 18, 2025
Sat, May 17, 2025
Fri, May 16, 2025
Thu, May 15, 2025
[ Thu, May 15th ]: fox6now
Expert travel advice
Wed, May 14, 2025
Tue, May 13, 2025
Mon, May 12, 2025
[ Mon, May 12th ]: WSAZ
Scenic summer travel
Sun, May 11, 2025

Airbnb bets on 'world's most interesting people' amid challenging travel trends


  Copy link into your clipboard //travel-leisure.news-articles.net/content/2025/ .. sting-people-amid-challenging-travel-trends.html
  Print publication without navigation Published in Travel and Leisure on by MarketWatch
          🞛 This publication is a summary or evaluation of another publication 🞛 This publication contains editorial commentary or bias from the source


  Amid signs of slowing travel demand, Airbnb unveiled new efforts to recast itself as more than a vacation-rental platform — announcing new services like in-home meals from chefs, tours from locals, and hangouts with celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Patrick Mahomes.


Airbnb is launching a new category called "Icons" to rejuvenate interest in travel and compete with hotels by offering unique experiences hosted by notable figures such as celebrities and athletes. This initiative includes stays and experiences like sleeping in the house from the movie "Up," attending a party hosted by rapper Doja Cat, and playing soccer with soccer legend Lionel Messi. The "Icons" category aims to provide guests with memorable and exclusive experiences at affordable prices, with some offerings starting at no cost. Airbnb's CEO, Brian Chesky, emphasized the company's focus on creativity and innovation to enhance the travel experience, positioning Airbnb as a platform that goes beyond traditional lodging to offer unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.

Read the Full MarketWatch Article at:
[ https://www.marketwatch.com/story/airbnb-is-betting-on-the-worlds-most-interesting-people-to-cure-travel-malaise-hotel-competition-2227a8cc ]

Publication Contributing Sources

Publication Sponsors
[ Sun, Jun 15th ] - Oceanside Rental Gear

Similar Travel and Leisure Publications