Not Content With Rentals, Airbnb Wants to Be the Airbnb of Everything
gizmodo.comPublished: 5/13/2025
Summary
Airbnb has expanded its offerings beyond short-term rentals by introducing services like cooking classes, tours, and unique experiences, partnering with vendors in multiple cities globally. They've also developed an AI concierge to help users plan trips with unique activities. CEO Brian Chesky envisions Airbnb as a hub for everything, comparing himself to Steve Jobs but acknowledging the potential risks of such a broad expansion.