Airbnb’s Future Is About ‘Living,’ Not Just Travel
After announcing 100 enhancements to the Airbnb platform, CEO Brian Chesky shares his vision for the company’s next chapter.
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Covid-19 has precipitated “the most profound change in travel since the airplane,” says Brian Chesky, chief executive officer and co-founder of Airbnb. Speaking over Zoom shortly after presenting a site revamp consisting of 100 (mostly granular) improvements, Chesky detailed his vision of just what he means by that.
The crux of the change, he says, is that “the lines between travel, work, and living are blurring.” It’s something he’s been saying for months, though now—with the dust settling—it’s a bit clearer what it means.