Airbnb debuts Airbnb Rooms amid push for less expensive accomodations

Airbnb’s 2023 Summer Release, introduces Airbnb Rooms, "an all-new take on the original Airbnb." The company said in part: "With the pandemic finally over, this year we’re expecting over 300 million guest arrivals on Airbnb.. Now is the perfect time to stay in a room in someone else’s home. But for even more people to try it, they have to feel comfortable staying with a Host We’re introducing Airbnb Rooms, an all-new take on the original Airbnb. Guests have told us that they want to know more about who they’re staying with. Every Airbnb Room features a Host Passport, which helps guests get to know their Host before booking their stay. We’ve also created a Rooms category with over 1 million listings, redesigned filters and added new privacy features." some of the new features include Host Passport – We want every guest to feel comfortable staying with a Host. Exclusive to Airbnb Rooms, the Host Passport helps you get to know your Host before booking your stay. ..Airbnb Rooms are easy to discover, with a new category featuring a curated set of 1 million private bedrooms. Listings include access to shared spaces, like the kitchen, living room, or backyard. Redesigned filters – We’ve redesigned the "type of place" filter to make it easy to switch between Airbnb Rooms, entire homes, or all types of places…New privacy features – We know that when you’re sharing a home, privacy is important. All Airbnb Rooms will clearly indicate if the bedroom door has a lock. The listing page also shows whether the bathrooms are shared or private, and whether people other than the Host will be in the home during your stay." Reference Link