Airbnb Launches TRIPS
Airbnb launched TRIPS, a people-powered platform with three
key developments—EXPERIENCES, PLACES, and HOMES—with FLIGHTS
and SERVICES to be added soon.ABOUT PLACES—
GUIDEBOOKS, MEET-UPS
AND AUDIO DRIVES.
Share fi rst-hand
experiences, and tour the
nooks and crannies of the
city through the unique
concept of Audio Drives
where you a local literally
tells you where to take the
next step. Currently you can
have access to 100 Insider
Guidebooks, in six cities:
Los Angeles, San Fransisco,
Havana, Nairobi, Detroit,
and Seoul.ABOUT EXPERIENCES
Whether a single activity like a
pottery workshop, or a multi-day
experience through the music scene,
Experiences offers unprecedented
access and insights into the local
communities that you won’t fi nd
ordinarily. Currently you will fi nd 500
experiences in 12 cities worldwide,
including Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Miami, Detroit,
Havana, London, Paris, Florence,
Nairobi, Cape Town, Tokyo and Seoul.AIRBNB LAUNCHES TRIPS
As Brian Chesky took the stage,
I looked around to see a full-
house of eager eyes waiting to
hear the news that was going to
accelerate their businesses on
an exponential level. With the
launch of the new app, travellers
had a chance to truly mix
around with local communities
while hosts got the chance to
showcase their talents, hobbies,
and recommendations.HOMES
WITH OVER 3
MILLION HOMES
IN OVER 191
COUNTRIES,
AIRBNB OFFERS
THE MOST DIVERSE
ACCOMMODATION
OPTIONS FOR
TRAVELERS.IDENTITY
AUTHENTICATION
As the Airbnb
community expands
further, the app is now
equipped with a security
feature where it is
mandatory for hosts and
guests to scan their offi cial
IDs, take a selfi e, and get
authenticated once facial
images are a match.
COURTESY OF AIRBNB