Airbnb unveils bold app redesign and service expansion

Tuesday, May 13, 2025, 2:20 pm

Airbnb is reinventing itself with a major app overhaul that goes far beyond traditional home-sharing. The update introduces new services and experiences, marking a strategic pivot in a highly competitive travel landscape. It’s almost as if Airbnb is setting up a one‐stop-shop for every travel whim.

gizmodo.com / Not Content With Rentals, Airbnb Wants to Be the Airbnb of Everything

Reviving the 'Uber for...' era of tech.

cnet.com / Airbnb Services Emulates the Hotel Experience with Massages, Spas and Chefs

Alongside the new feature, the company is revamping the way Airbnb Experiences will work in the future.

theverge.com / Airbnb’s new app has all of your vacation extras in one place

Airbnb has announced a major redesign of its app, expanding its offerings well beyond private home rentals to include new Airbnb Services alongside the company’s Airbnb Experiences. And you don’t have to book a stay to use the new offerings. At the moment, these new services cover ten categories,…

cnbc.com / Airbnb launches redesigned app, new services business

Airbnb launched a redesigned app to showcase the company's push to let travelers book services, like catering and personal training, at their home rentals.

bgr.com / Airbnb just reinvented itself with a huge new update – why it’s a travel game-changer

Airbnb didn’t just reinvent travel back in 2008 — it reshaped how the world lives on the road. And now, nearly two decades later, the … The post Airbnb just reinvented itself with a huge new update – why it’s a travel game-changer appeared first on BGR.

wired.com / Airbnb Is in Midlife Crisis Mode

CEO Brian Chesky is spending hundreds of millions to relaunch his travel company as an everything app. Fitness! Food! Microdermabrasion? A WIRED exclusive.

techcrunch.com / Airbnb expands into services and experiences, plans more social and AI features

As part of a broader app update, Airbnb on Tuesday introduced a new feature that allows travelers to book services and experiences, like getting a massage, haircut, or chef-prepared meal, or taking part in some activity. These new offerings can be added to your stay, but they can also be booked…

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