Now you can Airbnb more than an Airbnb

In 2007, we had an idea: What if we designed a way for people to book a home as easily as they could book a hotel? Since then, Airbnb has surpassed 2 billion guest arrivals and changed the way people travel. But a great trip is about more than the home you stay in. That’s why we’re introducing:

• Airbnb Services – Incredible services to make a guest’s stay more special.
• Airbnb Experiences – Explore a city with the locals who know it best.
• All-new Airbnb app – A redesigned app that makes it easy for hosts to manage their home, service or experience and for guests to book – all in one place.

“Seventeen years ago, we changed the way people travel. More than 2 billion guests later, Airbnb is synonymous with a place to stay,” said Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO. “With the launch of services and experiences, we’re changing travel again. Now you can Airbnb more than an Airbnb.”

People often choose hotels because of the services they offer, like room service, access to a gym or an appointment at the spa. Starting today, guests can get services right at their Airbnb.

We’re introducing Airbnb Services – incredible services to make a stay more special. We’re launching with 10 categories in select cities, with new offerings and locations dropping regularly in the Airbnb app. The first 10 categories are:

• Chefs – Fully customisable in-home meals from professional chefs.
• Photography – Personalised photo sessions from experienced photographers.
• Massage – Restorative massages including Swedish, deep tissue and reflexology from experienced therapists.
• Spa treatments – Facials, microdermabrasion, body scrubs and other treatments, provided by professional aestheticians.
• Personal training – Yoga, strength training, HIIT and more, led by personal trainers, including renowned fitness professionals and world-champion athletes.
• Hair – Professional haircuts, blow-drys and more from experienced stylists.
• Make-up – Make-up for every day or special occasions from professional make-up artists.
• Nails – Manicures and pedicures from experienced nail specialists.
• Prepared meals – Ready-to-eat meals prepared by professional chefs.
• Catering – Full-service catering with custom menus, decor and equipment, plus setup and clean-up.

Airbnb Services are vetted for quality, taking into account criteria like knowledge, education, reputation and more. Service hosts have years of experience and have completed Airbnb’s identity verification process. Many are renowned in their fields – including chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, award-winning photographers and elite trainers.

Airbnb Services are available at nearly every price, and many services include an entry offering below $50 USD. With services for any kind of trip, you can find everything from an affordable prepared meal to daily workouts with a celebrity trainer.

Services can take place in a home, the service host’s business or a public space. If you host a home, services are automatically allowed. This is one way to show guests you’re invested in making their stay even more special.

You can decide not to allow services in your home. Contact Airbnb Support to specify any services you don’t allow and they’ll update your house rules.

Starting today, experienced professionals can become a service host. It’s a new way to share your expertise and grow your business.

One of the top reasons people book an Airbnb is because they can live like a local. But it’s hard to find the best things to do when you’re somewhere new. Too often, you end up in a big group, following a tour guide with a megaphone, doing activities that feel like you’re ticking a box. What if there was a more authentic way to experience a city?

Today, we’re introducing completely reimagined Airbnb Experiences – hosted by locals who know their city best. We’re launching experiences in cities around the world and adding more every day. Guests can uncover the best parts of a city with experiences like:

• Landmark, museum and cultural experiences – Step into the world of Notre Dame’s restoration through the eyes of an architect from its restoration team.
• Food tours, cooking classes and dining experiences – Master the art of ramen making with a chef from a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant.
• Outdoors, water sports and wildlife experiences – Ride on horseback through sacred Inca sites and stunning Andean landscapes with a local expert in Andean culture and anthropology.
• Gallery tours, art workshops and shopping experiences – Get a wardrobe refresh with a personal styling session from a Hollywood fashion consultant.
• Workout, wellness and beauty experiences – Step into the ring for an authentic lucha libre training experience with a professional Mexican wrestler.

Airbnb Experiences are vetted for quality, with a focus on knowledge, reputation and authenticity, and this process is ongoing. We regularly review experiences to make sure they meet our standards.

Submissions are now open for Airbnb Experiences. If you know your city deeply and offer a unique activity that’s not available anywhere else, submit your idea for hosting an experience.

We’ve rebuilt the app for hosts to include everything you need to manage your home, service or experience:

• Airbnb Setup – A simplified listing creation tool makes it easy to submit a service or experience to Airbnb.
• Today tab – An all-new reservations management tab spanning homes, services and experiences helps you provide exceptional hospitality.
• Calendar – A redesigned calendar for homes, services and experiences includes a new daily view with an hour-by-hour schedule and real-time integration with Google Calendar.
• Listings tab – New listing management tools for services and experiences make it easy to adjust every aspect of your listing, from location to pricing.

If you host a home, get early access now to start using your new hosting tools.

Services are not available in all geos, including Brazil and Puerto Rico.