Airbnb Weighs Adding Luxury Services Like Chefs and Massages
- Executive says the company is considering in-home experiences
- Company wants to add hotel-like services to its platform
The company’s push into boutique hotel rooms is partly in response to a patchwork of local regulations designed to crack down on home-sharing services.
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Airbnb Inc. plans to offer more luxury amenities next year in a bid to sway more travelers from choosing to stay in hotels.
The company is preparing to expand its business beyond accommodations and experiences to “services that will make it better for guests to stay in Airbnbs,” Chief Business Officer Dave Stephenson said in an interview on the sidelines of the Paris Olympics. Airbnb is considering services such as a personal chef, mid-week cleaning or improving ease of transportation and checking in, Stephenson added.