Decades since first making waves with its fresh take on hospitality, Airbnb is once again shaking things up. This year, the company has announced brand-new services that go beyond the standard bed and breakfast as part of its 2025 Summer Release โ hereโs everything you need to know.
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Making The World A Little More Homey
Airbnbโs story dates back to 2007, when the company first came up with the idea of people booking homes in the same way that they would hotels. Revolutionising the industry, Airbnb has since been responsible for over 2 billion guest bookings โ forever changing the way people travel and lodge around the world. With an idea birthed from a desire for convenience, efficiency, and accessibility, many homeowners now have new streams of income while travellers have access to more trustworthy options for places to stay besides hotel rooms โ all through a direct platform.
Airbnb 2.0 โ New & Improved
Now, just like how hotels offer a multitude of amenities like a resident spa, gym access, and room service, Airbnb delivers โ right to your front door. With 10 new categories across 260 cities, these are the offerings that are in store.
Have a specific craving and donโt feel like travelling miles around a neighbourhood youโre not familiar with? With a few clicks on the Airbnb app, youโll have a professional chef sent to your door โ ready to cook up whatever your heart (and belly) desires. And yes, catering and meal prep services are included as well!
Perhaps youโre dedicated to your fitness journey and donโt want to lose momentum while on holiday? No worries! Personal training is also available on call via the app, with services like yoga, strength training, HIIT, and much more available. Youโll be able to train with world-class athletes and qualified fitness professionals โ all Airbnb-approved.
Or maybe you want to smooth a few sore knots out or need a soothing facial to unwind? Certified therapists and licensed aestheticians alike are just a few taps away, delivering top-notch massage and spa experiences right to your door.
Of course, we canโt forget about the glam team, with hair, nails, and makeupย by professional artists on the ready for special nights out. Experienced photographers are also available for hire, because what better way to preserve special travel memories than with top-quality snaps?
Vacation Like The Locals Do!
Beyond housing itself, part of Airbnbโs unique charm is the fact that travellers are able to integrate themselves into the neighbourhood and catch an authentic glimpse of the local charm. However, it can be confusing to figure out where to start โ with not everyone being a fan of big tour groups led by a bright flag with a blaring megaphone to match. With Airbnb Experiences, locals and travellers are directly brought together.
Youโll be able to try your hand at a variety of unique workshops and activities โ all led by seasoned locals. This could mean visiting touristy landmarks, partaking inย various cooking classes, attending national gallery tours, or even exploring wildlife landscapes.
Turning Fantasies Into Reality
Last โ but absolutely not least โ comes Airbnb Originals, a star-studded series of once-in-a-lifetime experiences hosted by global icons. Ever wondered what itโs like to hang out with Megan Thee Stallion or Sabrina Carpenter? Now you can. Spend a day on Sabrina Carpenterโs โShort nโ Sweetโ set, learn to craft show-stopping pastries with Raphaelle Elbaz (the talent behind cult bakery โFrench Bastardsโ), or geek out over anime with the ultimate โOtaku Hot Girl,โ Megan Thee Stallion. Slots are limited โ book your dream day while you can!
Rachel Tang
Rachel Tang is the Social Media Manager and a contributing writer at Friday Club., where she combines her expertise in PR and Marketing with a passion for storytelling. She began writing for a media platform early in her career, which sparked a love for storytelling that still drives her work today. With a deep passion for fashion, music, and all things pretty, Rachel is always on the lookout for the next best thing โ and sheโs quick to rave about it to those around her.
