Forget everything you thought you knew about Airbnb. In a brand-new interview, CEO Brian Chesky lays out a bold plan to transform Airbnb from just a travel platform into a lifestyle super app—and it’s not just talk.In this video, Thibault Masson (RSU by PriceLabs) breaks down the biggest surprises from Chesky’s conversation with The Verge’s Decoder podcast, and what they mean if you manage vacation rentals or depend on Airbnb for your business.Key insights you’ll learn: • Airbnb wants to be part of your everyday life, not just your vacations—think services, social connections, and AI-powered planning, all in one app. • Chesky is borrowing directly from Amazon’s playbook, but the risks are real: not every company that tried this has succeeded (remember eBay?). • For the first time, Airbnb is offering tools for service providers—chefs, cleaners, photographers—to run their businesses inside the platform. But will pros actually use them? • The new “real-life social network” vision means Airbnb isn’t just a booking site anymore; it’s about connecting people beyond the transaction. • An AI concierge is coming—designed to anticipate guest needs, personalize experiences, and potentially change how listings are discovered.The big question:Will this make Airbnb unbeatable—or will it stretch the platform too thin and distract from what matters most to hosts and managers?Watch to find out what’s real, what’s hype, and how you can prepare your business for Airbnb’s next chapter.Let’s discuss: Are you ready for an Airbnb that’s more than just bookings?Drop your thoughts below!#Airbnb #VacationRental #BrianChesky #ShortTermRentals #Hospitality #Decoder #ThibaultMasson

Airbnb’s new Services feature is changing the game for short-term rental managers. In this video, we break down what Airbnb Services actually are, why Airbnb is launching them, and what it means for property managers and owners.

Learn about revenue sharing, risks, control, and how to opt out if needed. We also share practical advice on how Airbnb could improve these services to work better for managers. Stay informed and protect your business—watch now for the full breakdown from Rental Scale-Up (RSU by PriceLabs).

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Seeing bookings trickle in… but feel there’s more demand out there this summer?You’re probably missing out on revenue hiding in plain sight. 👀We hosted our recent webinar in collaboration with RevLabs by PriceLabs to help short-term rental property managers tap into the full potential of Summer 2025—by leveraging 🎪 local events, capturing ⚡️ last-minute demand, and applying 🌧️ weather-proof pricing strategies.🔍 Here’s what we covered:✔️ How to spot and price around local events that drive real bookings 🎟️✔️ Tactics for filling weekend gaps and responding to last-minute demand 🏃✔️ How to price effectively and protect guest experience when the weather turns 🌦️✔️ Lessons from top-performing property managers in the U.S. and U.K. for Summer 2025 🌍If you’re managing short-term rentals this summer, this session is packed with practical strategies to help you stay booked ✅ and boost revenue 💰💬 Got thoughts or questions? Drop them in the comments — and don’t forget to: 👍 Like | 🔔 Subscribe 📩 Get our free weekly newsletter to get industry insights straight to your inbox: https://www.rentalscaleup.com/newsletter/#summertime #summerseason #summer2025 #pricingstrategy #pricingtips #dynamicpricing #PriceLabs #shorttermrentals #vacationrentals #propertymanagement #events #badweather