Airbnb adds in-home services – massages, chefs and trainers

Airbnb adds in-home services – massages, chefs and trainers
The overhauled Airbnb app is redesigned to make it easier to book homes, services and experiences in one place, according to the company. (Image: Supplied)
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Airbnb has begun letting users book in-home massages, chefs and personal trainers through an overhauled app, as it continues to expand beyond being just a platform for short-term lodging."Hotels do have one thing that we don't have, and those are services," said chief executive Brian Chesky at a launch event in Los Angeles. "Who doesn't want a quesadilla in bed?"Chesky described the addition of services to the platform as "giving you the best of both worlds – amazing homes with services that make them even...

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