Airbnb is fine-tuning its offering for companies and business travellers with the unveiling of a new feature. The collaborative economy giant now allows a third party - travel managers or executive assistants, in particular - to book accommodation on behalf of a business traveller. " Our hosts offer more than just accommodation, they help travellers live in the heart of the neighbourhoods ", notes Lex Bayer, Head of Payments and Business Travel Development at Airbnb." This new product will enable a whole new segment of business travellers to enjoy this experience. "he adds. No fewer than 50,000 businesses are said to have already used the business version of Airbnb, which claims to have seen the growth of this solution triple in 2016. Today, one in ten trips booked on Airbnb is linked to a business trip.
