Airbnb Services Emulates the Hotel Experience with Massages, Spas and Chefs

If you use Airbnbs to avoid booking a cramped hotel space, you've been missing out on the associated amenities that are fundamental to a good vacation. But even if you don't get any room service, the new Airbnb Services feature strives to help you find other ways to relax -- allowing you to book spas, massages and more near where you're staying. Airbnb Services is designed to help you book services you would get at a more traditional hotel. The initial rollout of the feature includes 10 distinct categories in 260 cities around the world. You'll be able to order in-home chefs (although it'd still be cheaper to get some of the best meal kits instead), caterers, vacation photographers, massage therapists, estheticians, personal trainers, hairstylists, makeup artists and nail technicians from the Airbnb app. All Services hosts are vetted by Airbnb and must undergo an identity verification process and submit any necessary licenses and certifications before you can see them on the app. A ... Read full article.