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, including personal chefs, catering, massages, personal trainers, and spa treatments. The company says its providers “are vetted for quality through an evaluation of expertise and reputation,” and that they “have an average of 10 years of experience, have completed Airbnb’s identity verification process, and are required to submit relevant licenses and certifications.” Services range in cost, with some entry-level offerings priced under $50, according to the company, and they can be used without actually booking an Airbnb stay.
As for the app’s redesign, Airbnb says it’s added a new Explore tab homepage that offers recommendations for homes, experiences, and services in specific destinations, a trips tab for setting up your itinerary, and a redesigned messages platform with photo and video sharing. The Airbnb host experience has been revamped, as well, with a new reservations management tab with details about upcoming reservations, an updated calendar with a daily view and hourly schedule, and new listing management tools.
