Introducing completely reimagined Airbnb Experiences

One of the top reasons people book homes on Airbnb is because they can live like a local. But it’s hard to find the best things to do when you’re somewhere new. As a host, you can help make a guest’s stay even better by recommending nearby Airbnb Experiences.

Airbnb Experiences are completely reimagined experiences—hosted by locals who know their city best. Every activity offers guests an authentic way to connect with the place they’re in.

With experiences available around the world, it’s easy for guests to find and book one during their stay. Guests can:

• Immerse themselves in culture. Check out landmarks, museums, hot spots, or live performances.
• Discover the food scene. Take cooking classes, do a tasting, or enjoy other foodie experiences.
• Go on an outdoor adventure. Join wildlife expeditions, water sports, or flying experiences.
• Celebrate the arts. Tour galleries and architecture, or try out art workshops.
• Recharge your body and mind. Book workouts, wellness classes, or beauty experiences.

Experiences are vetted for quality, with a focus on knowledge, reputation, and authenticity. Experiences are regularly reviewed to make sure they meet our standards.

In many cities, guests can also find Airbnb Originals. These extraordinary experiences are designed exclusively for Airbnb and hosted by some of the world’s most interesting people. For example, guests can step into the ring for an authentic lucha libre training session with a professional Mexican wrestler.

You can recommend nearby experiences to guests to make their stay even better. You can also earn cash rewards for referring new experience hosts.

Use your local insight to help guests find authentic things to do during their stay. To recommend experiences:

• See what’s offered nearby. Browse Airbnb for activities available in the area. Connect with experience hosts or book activities to try yourself.
• Create a quick reply. Send a pre-written message automatically when guests book your home, or as a response if they ask for recommendations.
• Use the share recommendations tool. Select the plus sign (+) in your message thread, then “Share recommendations.” Add the experiences you’d like to recommend.

Know someone who could lead a great experience? Share your referral link, and you could earn $50 USD (or the local equivalent) when they start hosting.*

Hosts you refer have 180 days to complete their first booking. You can track whether they’ve published a listing or have an upcoming reservation on your referrals page.

We’ll send your reward directly to your account about 14 days after an eligible host you’ve referred completes a qualifying booking.

*Referral rewards are available only in eligible locations and subject to the Host Referral Offer and Program Terms. The 180-day period begins when a host creates a new listing using your referral link. Listings started using your referral link before March 17, 2025, are subject to the terms in place when those referrals were made.

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