Airbnb to offer more experiences in 2018 as it expands to 1,000 cities

We reported earlier that Airbnb was expanding its offerings for a wealthier clientele. But that wasn’t all the company is working on. Airbnb also announced it plans to expand its “experiences” feature to 1,000 cities. The feature was launched a little over a year ago to offer its travelers unique, local activities they might want to try out. Some of the new places to get experiences include Iceland, Easter Island, and Tasmania.

The move to introduce experiences was a wise one especially when it faced regulation issues in some cities as well as continued competition from hotels and others that work in the travel industry. It helps supplant the revenue of the company, while drawing in more users that want more out of their trips. Some of the experiences the company offers range from those with a “social impact” to meeting others for a meal to activities for thrill-seekers, among many others. "The options are endless," said Joe Zadeh, Airbnb's vice president of trips. "We are working with our hosts where anyone can build an experience around their passion."  

Source: CNET