Unforgettable trips start with Airbnb. Find adventures nearby or in faraway places and access unique homes, experiences, and places around the world.
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Unforgettable trips start with Airbnb. Find adventures nearby or in faraway places and access unique homes, experiences, and places around the world.
Airbnb is praised for its user-friendly interface and diverse range of unique accommodations, making it a top choice for travelers seeking personalized experiences. Users appreciate the ease of booking and the ability to explore local cultures through authentic stays. However, some note that prices can be unpredictable due to added fees. Feedback from the makers of AirMeet highlights Airbnb's role in transforming traditional listings into dynamic coliving opportunities, while Taskly makers commend its attention to design detail. Overall, Airbnb is a convenient and essential tool for travel planning.
Huge launch and expansion — Airbnb is once again expanding beyond home stays and upleveling Experiences and Services.
Also appears that "Airbnb Is in Midlife Crisis Mode", per WIRED.
What do you think about this new direction? Have you booked any experiences on Airbnb yet?
Product Hunt
I'm very curious to see how this plays out. Airbnb has earned trust from millions of customers and established a strong design-centric brand to compete in an otherwise noisy market. I can see people defaulting to Airbnb over old incumbents like Yelp for services and Tripadvisor for experiences.
@rrhoover also really interesting that they're emphasizing account verification w/ background checks to increase trust:
The US may never get a social credit score like China, but instead reputation will be privatized... 👀
I had some really bad experiences with Airbnb over the years, then a friend told me about VRBO. I used it to find an amazing home in NC right smack dab on the beach on outer banks and had the best week long vacation I've ever had. I'll never go back!
@thehatchfiles is that a problem with Airbnb or the host? Did you complain to Airbnb?