Airbnb recruits VP of hotels amid category expansion
Airbnb has announced the recruitment of Andrea D'Amico as VP of hotels, starting in early June. This move is part of Airbnb's expansion into hotels, focusing on independent and boutique properties. Hotel inventory is now expanding to 30 cities.
Impact and considerations
For the hotel industry and OTAs, Airbnb's move into hotels could reshape competition, especially for independent and boutique properties.
Key points
- Airbnb hires Andrea D'Amico as VP of hotels.
- D'Amico spent 18 years at Booking.com.
- Airbnb hotel inventory expands to 30 cities.
- Focus on independent and boutique properties.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- PhocusWire / Phocuswright
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 27 May 2026, 02:00
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:27
- Last updated
- 27 May 2026, 02:00
- Original links
- PhocusWire All News：Airbnb recruits VP of hotels amid category expansion (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 27 May 2026, 02:00