Airbnb has unveiled a trio of announcements signaling a deliberate expansion beyond its traditional business model.

CEO Brian Chesky cited international expansion as a potential big driver of growth during the company’s earnings call on Thursday. Airbnb said its key expansion markets — including Italy, Germany, and Japan — grew more than twice as fast as Airbnb’s core markets.

The announcement centered on a new "Airbnb Services" initiative and a significantly relaunched "Airbnb Experiences."

Airbnb is broadening its horizons, venturing beyond its core home-rental business to include a wider array of services and experiences.

The property rental firm has announced a major expansion of its services as it aims to further challenge hotels.

Looking ahead to the announcement on May 13, there's no rush to buy Airbnb stock as the business impacts will play out over the next year and beyond. However, the event could be the catalyst that Airbnb investors have been looking for to drive the next leg up in the stock and accelerate growth.

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Currently listed among Airbnb’s eight “expansion markets” - beyond its five core geographies -India’s rapid adoption of digital travel platforms is bolstering the company’s long-term outlook.

Short-term rental booking giant Airbnb has announced sweeping changes to its platform, with the $84 billion company intent on becoming a one-stop shop for a traveller’s wants and needs.

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Airbnb is embarking upon a new chapter as it broadens its brand beyond vacation rentals. At its 2025 Summer Release event in Los Angeles on Tuesday, the company unveiled an expansion of its business with a redesigned app;