Airbnb has unveiled a trio of announcements signaling a deliberate expansion beyond its traditional business model.

Airbnb has rolled out an extensive new effort to make services from professional chefs, local tour guides, celebrities and others available through its platform.

The property rental firm has announced a major expansion of its services as it aims to further challenge hotels.

CEO Brian Chesky cited international expansion as a potential big driver of growth during the company’s earnings call on Thursday. Airbnb said its key expansion markets — including Italy, Germany, and Japan — grew more than twice as fast as Airbnb’s core markets.

The announcement centered on a new "Airbnb Services" initiative and a significantly relaunched "Airbnb Experiences."

The services include tours, personally cooked meals, photography, spa treatments, and personal training. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The online marketplace for short-term rentals had higher nights stayed in the first quarter, but a slight decrease in the average daily rate.

Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) posted mixed Q1 results, with adjusted EBITDA beating estimates and revenue at the top of its guidance. Analysts noted strong international demand, especially in Latin America and APAC,

NEW YORK] After more than a year of teasing expansion plans beyond home rentals, Airbnb launched an overhauled app that’s not just for homeowners and travellers, but also for personal chefs, hair stylists,

Currently listed among Airbnb’s eight “expansion markets” - beyond its five core geographies -India’s rapid adoption of digital travel platforms is bolstering the company’s long-term outlook.

Short-term rental booking giant Airbnb has announced sweeping changes to its platform, with the $84 billion company intent on becoming a one-stop shop for a traveller’s wants and needs.

Airbnb is embarking upon a new chapter as it broadens its brand beyond vacation rentals. At its 2025 Summer Release event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the company unveiled an expansion of its business with a redesigned app;