Airbnb unveils new features including Connect and Travel Map

Social recommendations and new services debut

Airbnb has rolled out its autumn update, adding a social layer to recommendations and widening the range of services on offer. 

The release introduces Connect, which lets travellers see where their connections have stayed, what they recommend and where they plan to go next, alongside a Travel Map that visualises those trips. 

The update also brings Neighbourhood pages, drawing on what guests and hosts report to offer an at-a-glance sense of an area - from things to do and places to eat to how to get around.

The company is also bringing more effective natural-language search to the United States, powered by AI. 

New intelligent filters go beyond keywords to surface relevant options faster, while AI-generated listing descriptions highlight the key features of a home. 

Travellers can compare shortlisted places side by side with AI summaries, and AI customer support is being extended, including voice support for quicker answers.

Airbnb is adding complementary services that vary by location. Meal delivery is available in select European cities, with grocery delivery expanding from the US to Europe. In some US cities, a laundry service is offered in partnership with Rinse, including free pickup, delivery and next-day rush service for guests. 

Baby equipment hire with BabyQuip - covering cots, pushchairs, high chairs and toys - is slated for November 2026 across more than 60 US cities. It is also now possible to reserve ski and snowboard gear in the French Alps through local partners.

Hosts will see their management tools evolve as well. A multi-listing calendar allows changes to pricing, availability, cancellation policies or discounts to be applied across multiple properties. 

Interactive 3D floor plans help guests picture a home’s layout before booking, while dynamic pricing tools automate nightly rates based on demand and supply. 

Later this autumn, AI earnings dashboard insights are due to provide clearer performance summaries and suggested actions without leaving the dashboard.