Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'
- During a presentation in Los Angeles, Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky unveiled an expansion of the platform that includes additional services such as haircuts, aiming to go beyond just accommodation bookings.
- Chesky said this expansion addresses the difficulty customers face in accessing services like haircuts during stays and aims to evolve Airbnb into a broader travel and living concierge.
- The service initially offers beauty, wellness, catering professionals, and photographers in 260 cities and will roll out AI-based assistance for trip customization to U.S. Users first.
- Chesky expressed the company's vision to evolve Airbnb into an ideal concierge service that enhances both travel and everyday living over the next several years.
- This diversification could increase user engagement frequency and loyalty, while Airbnb explores new models like paid memberships to sustain growth amid travel industry challenges.
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Seeking something new, Airbnb CEO promises 'perfect concierge'
"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.
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