With the acquisition ofHotelTonightAirbnb is taking a further step into the traditional hotel business after partnering last year with Minder website to enable independent hotels to be distributed via the collaborative accommodation platform and, before that, to have formed a partnership with the voluntary chain The Collectors. Airbnb could go even further and enter the airline business, since its CEO Greg Greeley unveiled at the ITB trade fair à Berlin the creation of a Transport division headed by Fred Reidfounder of Virgin America and former CEO of Delta.
" There was a time when boarding a plane was a magical experience. Over the years, getting to a destination has become an experience we often endure and don't enjoy. It's time for that to change "This is the message sent by Brian Chesky on the appointment. The Airbnb Co-Founder, CEO and Community Manager continued: " There's no better person than Fred to take on this major mission. I am honoured that he has agreed to work with us." .
Whether in the air or on the ground, there are an infinite number of opportunities to create new products and develop synergies with other companies, making travel easier and more enjoyable.
The main interested party said: " Airbnb and its incredible community have revolutionised travel, both in terms of the way people stay and the experiences they have on site. I'm looking forward to working with the Airbnb team to develop the third aspect of travel: transport. Whether it's in the air or on the ground, there are an infinite number of possibilities for creating new products and developing synergies with other companies that simplify travel and make it more enjoyable. Realising these opportunities will take years and will require constant experimentation. I'm truly honoured to have the chance to take up this challenge with this team." assures Fred ReidAirbnb's new Director of Transport.
