Airbnb Plans to Diversify Services

In addition to its primary service of connecting travelers and renters with room accommodation, Airbnb has plans to expand their services to include site tours and sporting events, according to co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk. “What we’ve demonstrated is there’s an immense appetite to travel more authentically and immerse yourself in culture…as opposed to having a commoditised experience,” said CEO Blecharczyk, anticipating a need for connection between hosts and guests that goes beyond a transaction for transient renting. “Maybe that’s someone going for a bike ride on their favorite bike route or doing a game of Frisbee, something as simple as that.”

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