Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)’s Chesky says App can become an ‘Amazon for services’
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Airbnb, Inc. (ABNB)’s Chesky says App can become an ‘Amazon for services’ Fatima Gulzar Thu, July 2, 2026 at 2:15 AM EDT 2 min read ABNB AMZN Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) is one of the 10 Best Fundamentally Strong Stocks to Buy for Long Term . On 20 May, CNBC reported that Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) grew beyond home rentals by adding independent hotels, car rentals, grocery delivery, and luggage storage, while rolling out new AI features. CEO Brian Chesky told CNBC the company could become "an Amazon for services, at least for traveling and living." He commented that the firm may eventually provide "dozens, possibly even hundreds of categories." The corporation also introduced AI-powered review summaries and a chatbot that can resolve booking issues with voice capabilities, and AI-generated listing summaries are planned for later this year. Business Chief Dave Stephenson said Airbnb uses a mix of open-source and large language models to support those features. Chesky also said cancellations had been "slightly elevated" in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific because of the war in Iran. The CEO called Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) "one of the most resilient" travel companies, and that travelers increasingly book trips closer to departure during periods of economic uncertainty. Airbnb, Inc. (NASDAQ:ABNB) manages and operates an online marketplace. Its marketplace model connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces. While we acknowledge the potential of ABNB as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock . READ NEXT: 33 Stocks That Should Double in 3 Years and Cathie Wood 2026 Portfolio: 10 Best Stocks to Buy . Disclosure: None. Follow Insider Monkey on Google News .
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