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Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps app

created: May 14, 2025, 3:58 a.m. | updated: May 15, 2025, 12:07 a.m.

Airbnb offers private chefs and massages as it revamps appDespite hosting more than two billion guests since its launch in 2008, Airbnb has also faced challenges in recent years with some cities moving to ban short lets . Airbnb says users will now be able to book luxury services like personal trainers, massages and chefs on its redesigned app as it continues to expand beyond its main short-term rentals business. The company's revamped app also includes an updated experiences tab, allowing users to book bespoke tours and activities. Another feature of the new app is an originals tab, which offers exclusive experiences across the world. Bespoke options like this are part of a wider trend as tourists seek out off-the-beaten path experiences, said luxury travel consultant Anastasia Oriordan.

1 month ago: BBC News