Each year, Airbnb rolls out adjustments to its services, tweaking things to improve them and adding new components—a great example would be last year’s ban on indoor cameras in all its Airbnbs across the globe. This year’s 2025 Summer Release adds three new components to what Airbnb offers.
Find services while you travel
The first is Airbnb Services, a new way to book services while you’re traveling (right now, just in 260 cities as the program starts). Maybe you’ve booked an Airbnb to attend a wedding and would like to connect with a hair stylist, or you’re looking for a local photographer to document your family’s vacation. There are 10 categories of services you can book through the app with licensed service providers that have been vetted by Airbnb and have at least 10 years of experience. The categories are chefs, photography, massage, spa treatments, personal training, hair, makeup, nails, prepared meals and catering. The services can be delivered right at your Airbnb, or you can even skip the overnight component and book the services at your home.
Book exclusive experiences around the world
The second is Airbnb Experiences. This is akin to the kind of package a hotel might put together for you and list on its website. It can be a private shopping experience, a chance to make a meal with a chef in their restaurant kitchen, a hot air balloon ride, anything across a vast number of categories, such as food and drink, history and culture, fitness, nature, art, and design. These are currently available in 650 cities all over the world, and range from high-brow experiences like chatting with one of the French architects who helped restore Notre Dame after its fire to something outright hilarious like Lucha libre training in the ring with a professional luchador.
Hang out with celebrities
The third new change this year for the company is Airbnb Originals. These are experiences, except to the nth degree: “extraordinary experiences hosted by the world’s most interesting people and designed exclusively for Airbnb,” says the company’s release. This is where you’ll find celebrities offering to hang out with you for a variety of experiences—like Olympic champions playing you at their sport (finally! We’ll get to find out how we compare next to them), or Sabrina Carpenter joining you for (what else?) espresso. Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes will even spend a Sunday doing backyard grilling with you and maybe helping you with your throwing arm.
Finally, the app has been fine-tuned and learns from what you look at and consider. Each time you book an Airbnb, it will suggest services and experiences nearby that fit with your vibe. You can use the app like an itinerary builder and keep your various trips on separate tabs.