Airbnb transforms: how our vacations change
Airbnb is changing face in a radical way. Our vacations may never be the same again, in some respects. Considering [...]
Airbnb changes face dramatically. Our vacations may never be the same again, in some respects. Considering the company's relevance, a transformation such as the one announced by CEO Brian Chesky can only have enormous repercussions on our lifestyles, at least as far as the trips we indulge in for pleasure are concerned.
Airbnb: the most important change of the decade
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They don't mince words at home Airbnb and, in announcing the changes we will tell you about below, they talked about the most important change of the decade for society. The idea behind it is to push travelers to visit more and more places outside their comfort zone. Always going further and discovering the world. To do this, the platform has decided to expand the roster of its categories. There are more than 50 at the moment And they will certainly increase. These represent different styles of travel, as much in location as in experience.
Airbnb is becoming more adherent to the needs of its users. Here's what we're talking about. There are those who wish to experience the taste of a night in a unique design structure. For them there is the design category, which includes locations that boast generally high costs. Excessive dwellings that mix unbridled luxury with immersive experiences in nature, including forests, glaciers, and more.
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La national parks category is self-explanatory, allowing you to experience the absolute relaxation provided by these protected places. For those who love minimalism, there are the minicase, as well as a category dedicated to islands and another exclusively to the mountain cabins. The Wow section is among the most intriguing, devoted to dream locations, such as Abiansemal in Indonesia, with unusual and futuristic structures in which to stay. Here are other categories to consider:
- North Pole
- Lake front
- Camping
- Amazing pools
- Treehouses
- Surf
- Breathtaking view
- Tropicals
- Caves
- Barns
- Towers
- Castles
- Vineyards
- On the water
- Mills
- Boats
- Huts
- In the desert
- Houseboats
CEO's comment Brian Chesky: "People are ready for this change. With the pandemic so many have discovered national parks and small destinations close to home. No one on a large scale has tried to inspire people for a long time, pushing them to discover communities and small towns around the world. Overtourism is due, I think, to the fact that people are all traveling together to the same place."
Airbnb farewell to China
CNBC reported that Airbnb plans to eliminate all of its active listings in China. A somewhat rapid process, which is expected to be completed by summer 2022. A decision that comes after years of wrangling with competing Chinese companies. One office in Beijing will be kept active, safeguarding the jobs of hundreds of employees.
A choice that will not greatly damage the short-term rental giant's revenue, since revenue from China accounts for about 1% of its sales, according to data from recent years. In addition, the government's strict "zero-Covid" policy has made it almost impossible for the company's business on Chinese soil to recover. On such news, Airbnb preferred not to comment in any way, via sinoli statements or official press releases.
