Airbnb launches recycled app, new business services

Airbnb On Tuesday, he launched a recycled app to demonstrate the company’s impetus to allow travelers book services such as food and personal training in the home.

The new form marks the new section for Airbnb to expand outside the house. The company has Previously announced plans Investing from $ 200 million to $ 250 million in a new business, which, he said, hopes it will become a significant growth engine.

“Now we feel that we have such a strong basis that we can create and expand,” said Dave Stevenson, the head of the Airbnb business, CNBC.

Earlier, the company tried to go beyond the lease at home, but gained this effort in 2020 to focus on its main business, as pandemic pandemic borders were closed and the tourist industry was abandoned.

Airbnb shares fell at the beginning of the month after the company Issued a disappointing income guide In her income report in the first quarter, saying she saw “softness” on the trips from Canada to the US until the end of a quarter amid macroeconomic uncertainty.

“So far, our app has really made one thing that allows you to book a house,” said CEO Brian Czech to Airbnb call on May 1. “We resumed the app from scratch on a new technology stack. And now we can innovate faster and offer much more than houses.”

The new App New Services tab offers 10 categories that users can choose and book during the rent. Offers include services such as spa -treatments, meals or prepared food, or personal workouts. These service offers debuted in 260 cities around the world. The company hopes this update will put Airbnb along when travelers offer hotels and resorts, Stevenson said.

To ensure the quality, Airbnb added its check, which includes legal professionals, to evaluate certificates and requirements for licensing range from the city to the city, Stevenson said. According to service providers, there is an average of 10 years of work experience.

The application update will also include Hompage tab to emphasize the Airbnb business. The new tab divides experience into 19 categories, including live performances, iconic tours, architecture and workouts available in 650 cities. The company first launched experience in 2016.

The “Experience” tab will include the events and tours developed by Airbnb, called the original, such as an Notre Damage excursion with a restoration architect in Paris. The company also collaborates to offer experience and services at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Stevenson said.

Airbnb also stated that it renews its social features, allowing users to see other guests attending experience. The “New Messages” section also includes the sharing of photos and videos and will be treated with updated privacy features to interact with joint journeys at the end of this year.