Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor to scale Experiences
Airbnb has partnered with Tripadvisor Group to bring a selection of Tripadvisor experiences to the Airbnb platform, with certain tours and activities bookable later this year. The move aligns with Airbnb's strategy to scale Experiences, as CEO Brian Chesky noted on the Q2 earnings call that they added 1,000 new experiences, increasing supply by nearly 80% year over year.
Impact and considerations
The partnership between Airbnb and Tripadvisor will expand the supply of experiences, offering business travelers more activity options and potentially reshaping the OTA and experiences distribution landscape.
Key points
- Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor to offer a selection of experiences on its platform.
- Airbnb added 1,000 new experiences in Q2, increasing supply by nearly 80% year over year.
- Experiences remain a small part of Airbnb's business but bookings are accelerating.
Sources and time
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- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
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- First source publication
- 12 Aug 2026, 01:45
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 13:29
- Last updated
- 12 Aug 2026, 01:45
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- PhocusWire All News：Airbnb partners with Tripadvisor amid plans to scale Experiences (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 12 Aug 2026, 01:45