Airbnb (ABNB 0.91%) has been teasing followers for a while about some big news coming to change the company fundamentally. The announcement is out, and it's not as earth-shattering as one might have thought.
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky took to the stage in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday, outlining an ambitious expansion for the company that aims to redefine how users interact with its platform, moving beyond accommodation to a comprehensive hub for travel and local activities.
Airbnb has rolled out an extensive new effort to make services from professional chefs, local tour guides, celebrities and others available through its platform.
"Novelty is cool. It's exciting. I want to be new (and) fresh," Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky told AFP in Los Angeles, where he is presenting a new offering that could bring haircuts and other services into your holiday home.
Alongside the new feature, the company is revamping the way Airbnb Experiences will work in the future.
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