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Mr. Chesky said that the new product is still uniquely “Airbnb.” “We are finding the most interesting people in the world and designing new experiences,” he said, citing the Notre-Dame tour as an example of using an expert outside of the travel industry to offer a unique lens.

Airbnb is rebranding with a sweeping launch of services, experiences and app updates designed to rival hotels and expand its lifestyle offerings.

The vacation rental platform is redesigning its app and expanding its offerings with the launch of Airbnb Services and Airbnb Experiences, letting users go beyond booking a room or home stay and choose from a variety of amenities, similar to what hotel chains and cruises offer to guests.

Airbnb also relaunched its Experiences platform, rebuilt from the ground up to make it easier to see your favorite city in a whole new way. The goal is to ditch the cookie-cutter tourist traps and let travelers connect with locals who know their cities best.

Airbnb has launched a redesigned app that lets users book services outside of home rentals, including massages, gallery tours, and museum visits. Airbnb Services is now live in 260 cities and includes 10 categories:

The announcement centered on a new "Airbnb Services" initiative and a significantly relaunched "Airbnb Experiences."

Airbnb launched "Airbnb Services" and "Airbnb Experiences," which are run by local hosts across the world, including Connecticut.

Airbnb has rolled out an extensive new effort to make services from professional chefs, local tour guides, celebrities and others available through its platform.