How can local small business owners and solo entrepreneurs leverage Airbnb's new services platform?
Co-founder & CEO at Airbnb
Historically, local service providers like massage therapists, private chefs, or family photographers in destinations like Tulum or Paris only reached clients through word of mouth or by working for a resort. Our platform provides them with a global distribution engine. Just as Airbnb enabled everyday homeowners to run hospitality businesses, our services marketplace allows independent operators to broadcast directly to millions of international travelers arriving in their city, handling discovery, trust, payments, and scheduling.
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