Airbnb courts travelling families with baby-gear rentals in the U.S.

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Photo by Scott Olson/Getty ImagesAirbnb Inc. is adding an option for travellers in some U.S. markets to rent baby gear and have it sent to their rental home, part of a suite of new services the company plans to offer domestically and in Europe.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLYSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman, and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESSubscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada.Exclusive articles from Barbara Shecter, Joe O'Connor, Gabriel Friedman and others.Daily content from Financial Times, the world's leading global business publication.Unlimited online access to read articles from Financial Post, National Post and 15 news sites across Canada with one account.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword.REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLESCreate an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountStarting in November, Airbnb will work with BabyQuip so guests travelling with toddlers can rent and have cribs, strollers, high chairs and toys delivered to their lodgings in more than 60 U.S. cities, the company said in a statement Wednesday. Users who book with BabyQuip through Airbnb will receive a 10 per cent discount.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.In addition, the company is partnering with Rinse for scheduled laundry pickup, delivery and next-day rush service in some U.S. cities, it said. It is also introducing restaurant and grocery delivery in Europe. Later on, Airbnb plans to offer ski and snowboard gear rental in the French Alps and boats in South Florida with “local partners,” without specifying the providers.Breaking business news, incisive views, must-reads and market signals. Weekdays by 9 a.m.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of Posthaste will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAirbnb has been building its services business as part of a broader effort to stimulate revenue growth beyond just short-term home rentals. In addition to expanding services, it has added boutique hotel bookings to its platform over the past year, along with more local tours and activities. The diversification push also allows Airbnb to capitalize on still-robust travel demand, which prompted the company to boost its annual revenue forecast twice this year.Airbnb has not disclosed specific business metrics for the new services category since it was introduced last year, but said in August it is seeing “real momentum” in bookings as it markets services as a solution to common traveler pain points. Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky has said he envisions the new offerings adding US$1 billion or more in revenue per year, but he has cautioned that the new units may take years before they become a material part of Airbnb’s business.This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.AI helpAs part of Wednesday’s announcements, Airbnb also unveiled app updates that use artificial intelligence to help users find a suitable stay more quickly. A new search bar now supports natural-language and voice inputs, and search results also include AI-powered descriptions to highlight key features of a home. Airbnb also introduced a new side-by-side comparison tool so users can compare rentals in their wish list and receive AI summaries of key details.For hosts, Airbnb said it plans to display AI summaries of a host’s performance in their earnings dashboard starting this fall, along with insights on what could be having an impact on the results.This advertisement has not loaded yet.Notice for the Postmedia NetworkThis website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.