AirKitchen is an innovative service that makes home-cooked Japanese food readily available to travelers. The service allows visitors of the country to browse hosts and the meals that are offered. After finding an appealing option, one can book and pay online. Afterward, one travels to the host's home, helps with meal preparation and sits down to enjoy the dish.
The ultra-convenient AirKitchen meal sharing service is beneficial in a number of ways. Not only do travelers get the chance to experience authentic and delicious home-cooked Japanese food but they also get the chance to meet locals, converse and get to know the culture.
Recognizing that some people have restrictive diets, the company launches AirKitchen Plus which is specifically geared toward vegetarians and vegans.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Homemade Meal Sharing
- Opportunity for businesses to create platforms that connect travelers with locals for authentic home-cooked meals.
- Cultural Exchange
- Opportunity for businesses to develop services that facilitate cultural interactions between travelers and locals through food.
- Specialized Meal Sharing
- Opportunity for businesses to cater to specific dietary needs by offering meal sharing services for vegetarians and vegans.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- Disruptive innovation opportunity for hotels and travel companies to incorporate meal sharing services as part of the travel experience.
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for restaurants and food delivery platforms to partner with home cooks and offer unique home-cooked meal experiences to customers.
- Technology
- Opportunity for technology companies to develop meal sharing platforms and apps that connect travelers with local hosts for home-cooked meals.
