Airbnb Summer Release 2025: Key Changes for Hosts

The Airbnb Summer Release 2025 introduces a wave of major updates designed to elevate the guest experience and reshape the way hosts manage their business.

Here are the key highlights:

Redesigned App: A new layout makes it easier for guests to plan trips and for hosts to manage their business.
Airbnb Services: Guests can now book private chefs, massage therapists, photographers, fitness classes, and more—even without booking a stay.
Rebuilt Airbnb Experiences: With a stronger focus on immersive, high-quality activities, plus a new category called Airbnb Originals and more social features.

These changes signal Airbnb’s growing ambition to become more than just a booking platform. But what do they mean for short-term rental owners and hosts?

Let’s take a closer look and explore how you can adapt, stay competitive, and even grow with these new tools.

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A Rebuilt Airbnb App Tailored for Hosts

As part of the 2025 Airbnb Summer Release, the platform introduced a redesigned app built specifically for hosts.

This new host-focused app brings together everything you need to manage your listings, services, or experiences—all in one place.

Today

The new Today tab appears as soon as you open the app. You can quickly check reservation details to help plan your day and deliver outstanding hospitality.

Switch between current and upcoming reservation views to easily see who you’re hosting and when.
Add personal notes to reservations, such as reminders for special occasions or guest requests.
Get helpful tips for each reservation, like checking in with guests or reading a review.

Calendar

The redesigned Calendar makes it easier to review and adjust your availability and pricing.

Open more dates for guests to book, and block off nights when you’re unavailable.
Edit availability and pricing settings—like minimum stay requirements and discounts—directly from your calendar.
See new nightly price tips: personalized recommendations based on your location, amenities, booking history, and current market trends.

Listings

The Listings tab offers more ways to manage the details of your listing. Use these tools to give guests the most accurate and complete view of your place.

Update your listing by adding high-quality photos to catch attention and a detailed arrival guide.
List all the amenities you provide, including accessibility features, to help attract more bookings.
Preview your listing to see exactly how it appears to guests.

Airbnb Services: A Game-Changer for Hosts?

One of the biggest highlights of the 2025 Airbnb Summer Release is the launch of Airbnb Services.

Traditionally, hotels have had the upper hand by offering amenities like room service, gyms, or spas. Now, Airbnb is stepping into that space, allowing travelers to enjoy personalized, high-quality services during their stays, or even without booking a stay at all.

Currently available in 260 cities, Airbnb Services span 10 categories, including:

Private chefs
Photography
Massage therapy
Spa treatments
Personal training
Hair styling
Makeup services
Manicures
Prepared meals
Catering

These services are a win for guests, but what about hosts?

How Hosts Can Benefit from Airbnb Services

Airbnb now allows qualified hosts to apply as service providers. You can register at Airbnb’s setup page, but there are a few requirements:

Proven expertise, typically 10 years of experience in your service field
Completion of Airbnb’s identity verification
Submission of any required licenses or certifications
A strong reputation is preferred, for example, being a Michelin-starred chef or an award-winning photographer

Even if you’re not providing the service yourself, you can still recommend or partner with third-party professionals. This can significantly improve your listing’s appeal and increase bookings.

Where Can Services Be Offered?

Airbnb Services are location-flexible. You can host them in your Airbnb property, the guest’s location, or even in your own studio or business space. As long as you meet Airbnb’s standards and requirements, you’re eligible to apply.

In other words, this is not just an extra feature—it’s a real opportunity for hosts to diversify income, enhance guest experiences, and stay competitive in an increasingly professionalized short-term rental landscape.

Airbnb Experiences: A Fresh Upgrade with New Opportunities

Airbnb Experiences has been a key focus for the platform in recent years. In the 2025 Summer Release, it received a major upgrade.

Airbnb has long emphasized helping travelers “live like a local.” The best way to do that? Let locals lead the way. That’s where Experiences come in.

Current offerings include:

Guided tours of landmarks and museums
Food tastings, cooking classes, and dining events
Outdoor adventures, water sports, and wildlife tours
Art gallery visits, creative workshops, and local shopping
Wellness, fitness, and beauty sessions

These activities are carefully vetted by Airbnb. The platform now prioritizes authenticity, professionalism, and high guest ratings.

What’s New in Airbnb Experiences?

To stand out from other platforms, Airbnb is doubling down on originality and social interaction. New upgrades include:

Airbnb Originals: These are premium, one-of-a-kind experiences hosted by fascinating people worldwide. Some Originals are even led by global celebrities.
Social features: Guests can now view who else has booked before confirming. During the experience, they can message others—individually or as a group—and stay connected afterward.

These changes aim to make every Airbnb Experience more personal, meaningful, and memorable.

Why Hosts Should Pay Attention

Airbnb Experiences is separate from Airbnb stays. However, if you’re a host who knows your city well and offers something truly unique, this is your chance to grow.

Offering an Airbnb Experience is a great way to increase your income, attract more guests, and build your personal brand as a local expert. To get started, visit Airbnb.com/host/experiences.

In Conclusion

Airbnb’s 2025 Summer Release brings many exciting updates. For hosts, it means both new opportunities and new challenges. From premium in-stay services to upgraded Experiences, and a redesigned app built entirely around hosts, the platform is evolving faster than ever.

To stay competitive, hosts need better tools to keep up. That’s why we built Hostex.

With Hostex, you can automate up to 70% of your daily tasks, from guest messaging to calendar syncing. You can manage your Airbnb, Booking.com, and Vrbo listings in one place, prevent double bookings, and streamline your workflow.

Starting at just $4.9/month, it’s never been easier to run your short-term rental like a pro.

Airbnb Summer Release 2025: Key Changes for Hosts