Airbnb announces the launch of Online Experiences

Reading Time: 3 minutesWorldwide: Airbnb has taken its Experiences division into the virtual realm by launching ‘Online Experiences’, allowing it to provide a “new way for people to connect, travel virtually and earn income during the Covid-19 crisis”. As the coronavirus continues to restrict travel mobility for the foreseeable future, the company is aiming to help people discover […]
Catherine Powell hired to lead Airbnb Experiences division

Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Airbnb has named former Disney executive Catherine Powell as the new head of its Experiences program, which offers travellers and guests the opportunity to partake in immersive tours and activities led by local hosts. Powell takes over the role from Joe Zadeh, who was the figurehead behind the launch of Airbnb Experiences in 2016 […]