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Airbnb Plans to Offer Add-On Travel Services This Year
Airbnb refers to the project internally as “magical trips,” says a person familiar with the matter.
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Vacation rental website Airbnb Inc. wants to own more of people's travel experiences. The company has been testing a service for tourists to book add-on services, said Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky.
Tests have included meals prepared by personal chefs, restaurant reservations, art gallery tours, and bicycle rentals, according to people familiar with the trial. Customers will be able to book the services when they reserve a room or home rental on Airbnb, said the people, who asked not to be identified because the plans are private. The company expects to introduce the feature this year, said one of the people.