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Daily Mirror
10-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Airbnb to compete with UberEats and TripAdvisor in ambitious rebrand
Airbnb, the reigning king of short-term rental booking, is expanding its offering with the introduction of Services as part of a holistic and massive new rebrand Airbnb wants to be the single site for all your beauty, wellness and food whims - and not just while you travel. Ahead of summer, the company has launched a suite of new features and services that manages to be both ambitious and suspiciously familiar. Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, has a bold idea to make the term 'Airbnb' synonymous with more than just booking accommodation. In fact, the company's new plans seek to effectively change the modern lexicon in favour of making 'Airbnb' the all-encompassing verb for sourcing convenient and reliable services. In May 2025, the company launched new features, including Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences, and a new app to make conducive to connecting with other users and decentring short-rental booking. While Airbnb Experiences is nothing particularly new, Airbnb Services is new territory for the company as it looks to expand its influence. Airbnb is looking to match the services offered by hotels - like room service, fully stocked gyms and in-house spas - by allowing users to book those services through their platform. Airbnb has launched Services with 10 categories in 260 cities, with new offerings and locations dropping regularly in the app. You can now 'Airbnb' in-home meals from professional chefs or a massage from certified therapists. Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you! A major part of the brand shift for Airbnb is decoupling its experiences and services from travel abroad. To that end, users will be able to book Services in their own city, without needing to schedule a trip or accommodation first. The company says its Services hosts have been 'vetted for quality through an evaluation of expertise and reputation'. Services hosts reportedly have an average of 10 years of experience and have completed Airbnb's identity verification process. To cement its reputation for top-tier services, all hosts are also required to submit relevant licenses and certifications. There's quite a bit more to Chesky's ambitious plans for the future of the company, including new social and messaging features and advanced user profiles that function 'almost like a passport ', as reported by Wired. In a recent profile with the publication, Chesky said: 'I'm 43 and at a crossroads, where I can either be almost done or just getting started. There's a scenario where I'm basically done. Airbnb is very profitable. We've kind of, mostly, nailed vacation rentals. But we can do more.' The bold rebrand dropped amidst a major crackdown of Airbnbs in Spain which saw the removal of nearly 65,000 holiday listings from the platform. Just days after the company announced its new suite of services, it was revealed around 65,935 Airbnb properties would be delisted for breaking strict regulation rules such as not including their licence number, failing to specify whether the owner was an individual or a company, or because their listed numbers did not match official records.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airbnb names new CMO on tails of major platform overhaul
This story was originally published on Marketing Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Marketing Dive newsletter. Airbnb has named Rebecca Van Dyck as chief marketing officer as it enacts a major push beyond vacation rentals into offering more travel services and experiences, according to a company blog post. Hiroki Asai, who has acted as the platform's global head of marketing since 2020, is moving into the newly created role of chief experience officer, where he will oversee Van Dyck. Van Dyck's resume includes past stints at Meta, Apple, Levi Strauss and creative agency Wieden + Kennedy. She departed Meta in 2022 after acting as chief operating officer of its Reality Labs division dedicated to developing virtual reality products and the metaverse. The executive began working with Airbnb earlier this year in a consultative capacity. As CMO, she will lead marketing, research and creative teams while helping guide Airbnb's product development. Hiroki will continue to steward Airbnb's marketing, design, product and community units, but with a sharper focus on the end-to-end experience for guests and hosts and the platform's overall product roadmap. In an email to employees, Airbnb Co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky said he has been trying to get Van Dyck on board since first meeting her in 2012. 'We're in the midst of a major transformation as a company — Airbnb is now more than a place to stay,' said Chesky. 'As we launch two new businesses, we need people around the world to understand this shift, and Becca brings exactly the kind of leadership we need for this moment.' Airbnb last month overhauled its app with a reimagining of its Experiences feature that aids users in identifying must-do activities at their travel destinations, such as tours and local hot spots. The company also introduced Airbnb Services, which allows people to connect with professionals like chefs, photographers and massage therapists. The idea behind the latter tool is to go toe-to-toe with the amenities available at a hotel. To complement the platform makeover, the brand recently launched an ad campaign with spots that use colorful animation to illustrate how Airbnb Experiences bring a sense of discovery back to travel. The effort also has a hefty amount of social-only content targeted around popular cities to vacation like Florence, Lisbon and London. Recommended Reading Why Airbnb booked a social-first campaign for its experiences relaunch
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky makes the case for why every company should be in 'founder mode' in the age of AI
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the startup mentality is key to thriving in the AI era. Chesky said "founder mode" embraces adaptability and lets companies remain nimble. Airbnb has introduced new services, which Chesky said partly fill the "void" left by AI. Airbnb might be worth almost $80 billion, but CEO Brian Chesky wants it to act like a startup — especially now that we're firmly in the AI era. On an episode of The Verge's "Decoder" podcast that aired on Monday, Chesky said that embracing "founder mode," a term that he helped popularize, is key to acting like a nimble startup. "In the age of AI, my argument is you need to be founder oriented/founder mode, because you're going to need to be able to move like a startup to be able to adapt," he said. "I think these big, professionally managed companies aren't organized to be able to do that, so they don't bode well for this new world." AI is likely the third big technological wave, Chesky said, after the personal computer and the internet. Embracing founder mode is key to hopping on the wave and remaining open to change, he said. "All of us have to be moving as fast as we can," he said. "That has to do with culture. That's why, to me, so many roads lead back to the conversation we have with org charts and founder mode, because you don't want to miss the next wave." Chesky talked about founder mode on the same podcast last year, saying people misunderstand the term. It's not about "swagger," he said, but instead about being focused on the details. The whole ethos is "that great leadership is presence, not absence," Chesky said last year. The details — and larger vision — of Airbnb have changed recently, and Chesky said in the interview that it's partly to adapt to the new AI world. The company launched Airbnb Services, where people can book things like private chefs, photographers, and personal trainers. As AI digitizes the world, Chesky said the launch is partly an attempt to fill the "void" that's being left, and that AI won't replace "jobs that are people-to-people oriented." Read the original article on Business Insider Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Insider
02-06-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky makes the case for why every company should be in 'founder mode' in the age of AI
Airbnb might be worth almost $80 billion, but CEO Brian Chesky wants it to act like a startup — especially now that we're firmly in the AI era. On an episode of The Verge's "Decoder" podcast that aired on Monday, Chesky said that embracing "founder mode," a term that he helped popularize, is key to acting like a nimble startup. "In the age of AI, my argument is you need to be founder oriented/founder mode, because you're going to need to be able to move like a startup to be able to adapt," he said. "I think these big, professionally managed companies aren't organized to be able to do that, so they don't bode well for this new world." AI is likely the third big technological wave, Chesky said, after the personal computer and the internet. Embracing founder mode is key to hopping on the wave and remaining open to change, he said. "All of us have to be moving as fast as we can," he said. "That has to do with culture. That's why, to me, so many roads lead back to the conversation we have with org charts and founder mode, because you don't want to miss the next wave." Chesky talked about founder mode on the same podcast last year, saying people misunderstand the term. It's not about "swagger," he said, but instead about being focused on the details. The whole ethos is "that great leadership is presence, not absence," Chesky said last year. The details — and larger vision — of Airbnb have changed recently, and Chesky said in the interview that it's partly to adapt to the new AI world. The company launched Airbnb Services, where people can book things like private chefs, photographers, and personal trainers. As AI digitizes the world, Chesky said the launch is partly an attempt to fill the "void" that's being left, and that AI won't replace "jobs that are people-to-people oriented."
Forbes
30-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
3 Easy Ways To Make Money From Your Hobbies In 2025
Make money doing what you love through delivering exceptional experiences and services through ... More Airbnb's platform If you've ever dreamed of making money from skills, experiences, or hobbies that you're passionate about, but always put this idea off as wishful thinking or 'that would be nice if only it was possible," then guess what, it actually is possible. Platforms like Gumroad, Etsy, and even Airbnb are democratizing what it means to start a business from your hobbies. These and other tools enable everyday people just like you, with everyday skills, to make decent side hustle money and even launch entire enterprises full-time if you're committed enough and have a robust business and marketing plan. Here's just how easy it is to start making money and building an entire career around your hobbies and interests, without needing a physical storefront, thousands of dollars of capital, or even a business degree: When you hear about Airbnbs, the first image that comes to mind is staying in a room or property for a short period of time. And if you're renting and don't own a house, you're likely to scoff at the suggestion of making money on Airbnb's platform because it seems out of reach when you're not even a home-owner. But what you may not know yet is that Airbnb has recently extended its portfolio of offerings that benefit consumers as well as aspiring entrepreneurs…yes that means you, even if you're just hoping to profit from your hobby. Airbnb recently added a 'services' feature, which has 10 distinct categories. According to their website announcement, Airbnb Services are designed 'to make a stay more special,' and are offered in select cities for now. 'Services can take place in a home, the service host's business, or a public space,' the company says. The 10 categories include photography, hair styling, makeup, nails, personal training, and even customizable meals, with three categories related to the catering industry alone. Of course, you'll need to be vetted when applying to be an Airbnb Services host. However, once you've passed the application process, this new feature offers you the ability to make money from simple hobbies like cooking and photography, right from your home or other desired location. Even if you've just learned or acquired a new hobby and are at beginner level, you can share what you're learning and help others who share your interests have fun with the same activity or hobby by selling digital templates, resource packs, kits, and resources. For example, you might be passionate about baking. In that case you could sell how-to guides, release free step-by-step videos on platforms like YouTube and monetize them through affiliate links, and you could even sell baking kits, editable templates, and recipe packs from home. If you're passionate about something and are exceptionally good at it, you could offer online 'pop-up clinics' or short sessions lasting 15-20 minutes, where you offer your advice and expertise on that subject, to help beginners or those who would benefit from your help. For instance, if you love video editing, you could offer video marketing audits and hold short 1-2-1 sessions advising entrepreneurs on how to make their videos pop and increase traction with traffic, viewing duration, and engagement. Or if you love all things social media, perhaps hold a LinkedIn or Facebook optimization strategy session. These consulting opportunities allow you to tap into what you already know, while also challenging you to keep learning so you can adapt to the needs and enquiries of your clients. You don't need to sacrifice your fulfilment to pay the bills You don't need to quit your job right away. And you certainly don't need to toss your dreams to the side either just so you can focus on what's paying the bills. It's not either/or, it's both/and. You can have the best of both worlds, a life and career where you make money, not just from a typical 9-5 job, but from a venture you've created because it gives you genuine joy, passion, and meaning. This boosts your career satisfaction. And who knows, you might one day soon be in a position where what you thought was 'just a hobby' becomes your primary source of income.
