WA hotels raise alarm at Airbnb’s bold push to grab trade

Airbnb Targets Hotel Market with Luxury Services Including Private Chefs

In a bid to tempt travellers who have always tended towards hotels, Airbnb is including luxury services including spa treatments and private chefs with its relaunched app. “People choose hotels for their services. People choose Airbnbs for the space,” said the company's chief executive Brian Chesky in a press statement. “Now, we’re giving you the best of both worlds—amazing homes with services that make them even more special.”The company adds t…

WA hotels raise alarm at Airbnb’s bold push to grab trade

WA hoteliers are bracing for a fresh wave of competition from Airbnb, which is muscling in on its traditional turf and offering experiences and services to guests.