As part of a massive rollout of new features, Airbnb is betting thatย remote and flexible workingย will continue to play a big part in how it operates.ย
The new tools come just days after the U.S. reopened its borders to overseas tourists.ย
CEO Brian Chesky is hoping to provide a comfortable blend of workย andย leisureย forย long-term stays. The rollout also follows Airbnbโs โIโm Flexibleโ campaignย announcedย in May, which allows guests to search for listings up to six months in advance.ย ย
โI think the practical challenge is finding a place that is available for a month,โ said Nathan Blecharczyk, Chief Strategy Officer at Airbnb. โIf you plan ahead, thereโs zero problem doing that.โย
During the third quarter, Airbnb saw record sales and earnings despite concerns over the Delta variant. The company specifically cited increased flexible work policies as a reason for the boost in demand for their vacation rentals.ย
Airbnb is hoping to improve the guestย experienceย by helping hosts test theirย WiFiย and ensure that their speed is optimal for users.ย
Even more, the update will also allow guests to search for listings that are โoff the gridโ as demand for retreating to less dense spaces away from city centers has grown.ย
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