Airbnb expands offerings

SAN FRANCISCO: Home-share titan Airbnb on Thursday took aim at more upscale travelers with new categories including premium lodging and properties for “trips of a lifetime.”

In one of the most significant updates since the San Francisco-based firm launched a decade ago, Airbnb added what it called “Plus” and “Beyond” lodging options along with a handful of new categories such as bed-and-breakfast, boutique and “unique space.”