Airbnb now wants to sell you haircuts, museum visits and massages

Airbnb, the start-up that began as a platform offering cash-strapped travellers cheap sleeping arrangements in private homes, is now trying to expand into a massive new market: selling services and experiences like cooking classes, horse riding and museum trips. — Photo: Jens Kalaene/dpa

LOS ANGELES: Airbnb is expanding its business beyond accommodation to include experiences like museum visits, horse-riding and cooking classes, as well as services from people like masseurs, hair stylists and professional chefs.

"Hotels do have one thing that we don't have and those are services," Airbnb chief executive Brian Chesky said.