# Worldwide Service Marketplaces Airbnb Services are for Booking Everything from Catering to Makeup By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-05-15 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-services References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/article/airbnb-new-app-experiences-services) & [news.airbnb](https://news.airbnb.com/product-releases/airbnb-2025-summer-release/)  Airbnb is diversifying its offerings with [Airbnb Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms) so that travelers can use the newly refreshed app to book everything from catered meals and professional photography to [hair styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ubhair). Airbnb Services are available in 260 cities, and anyone can book them, even if they're not using Airbnb for a temporary stay. These services, backed by vetted service providers, promise to be especially useful for getaways and preparations leading up to big events like weddings and other special celebrations. For some time, Airbnb users have been able to book curated Experiences, and Airbnb is now introducing a new tier called [Airbnb Originals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-pickups), which Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky describes as "extraordinary experiences hosted by the world's most interesting people." Airbnb's new Services and Experiences aim to build a relationship between customers and the company after a trip has ended. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 41% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Comprehensive Travel Ecosystems:** The expansion of services beyond accommodation to include catering, photography, and personal grooming signifies a shift towards travel platforms becoming all-in-one solutions for travelers. - **Curated Experience Offerings:** The introduction of Airbnb Originals reflects a growing trend towards exclusive and customized experiences, driven by demand for unique and memorable interactions. - **Decentralized Service Access:** By making services available to non-stayers, platforms are decentralizing service access, potentially reaching wider audiences and redefining how local services are consumed. ### Where This Applies - **Event Planning:** Integrating booking services for special occasions like weddings is reshaping the event planning industry, offering convenience and expanded options for personalization. - **Gig Economy Platforms:** Airbnb's entry into the services sector highlights the potential for gig economy platforms to diversify offerings, creating new avenues for professionals to market their skills. - **Travel and Hospitality:** The broadening scope of travel services to include personal and event-specific offerings is changing the dynamics of the travel and hospitality industry, blending local experiences with travel itineraries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Private Car Pickup Options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-pickups.md) - [Single-Room Rental Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-rooms.md) - [Icon-Led Travel Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-icons.md) - [Pop Culture-Inspired Rentals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-3.md) - [Integrated Grocery-Shopping Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-instacart.md) - [Vacation Rental Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-1.md) - [Glam Fan Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-original-experience.md) - [AI Travel Search Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-search-tools.md) - [Property Co-Host Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbnb-4.md)