"Shall I Rent Just a Cheap 'Bang' Room?"... Airbnb's Major Upgrade

Installation and Upgrade of Over 50 New Features Implemented

Global accommodation sharing platform Airbnb announced on the 4th that it will implement over 50 new features and upgrades, including evolving private rooms, the platform's starting point, into 'Airbnb Rooms' and providing new host profile cards.

The 'Airbnb Rooms' emphasized in this summer's upgrade is a service where guests rent a single room from someone else rather than the entire accommodation. Since it involves renting just one room, the price is affordable, and there are many points of contact with the host, making it possible to meet new people and travel like a local.

Airbnb 'Host Profile Card' (Photo by Airbnb)

Airbnb decided to provide a 'Host Profile Card' containing detailed information about the host for guests staying in rooms. This includes the host's self-introduction, profile photo, hometown, alma mater, occupation, and more. Additionally, a 'Rooms' category, which gathers over one million accommodations, has been introduced, and information regarding privacy levels during the stay, such as whether the room has a lock or if the bathroom is shared, has been added.

Brian Chesky, Airbnb co-founder and CEO, said, "Airbnb Rooms are based on the idea that started the company, the founding spirit of Airbnb, which is sharing. Airbnb Rooms are often cheaper than hotels and are a way to experience travel destinations vividly, making them the essence of Airbnb."

Furthermore, ahead of the peak travel season, Airbnb will implement various new features and upgrades based on user feedback, including ▲enhanced checkout guidance ▲reduced service fees for long-term stays ▲installment payment options. The new features and upgrades will be unveiled starting this week.

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