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Airbnb says it’s launching an AI travel agent in the first half of 2027
Publisher description: Airbnb says its upcoming AI agent will help travelers plan trips, compare options, manage bookings, and get assistance throughout their stay.
TechCrunch | Nov 5, 2026 | Sarah Perez
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Airbnb has teased its plans to build its own AI travel agent before, but on Thursday the company announced that the new AI feature will launch in the first half of 2027. In prior interviews, CEO Brian Chesky sketched out the travel company’s approach to AI, describing a plan to build an AI agent that has a richer interface than a conventional chatbot. So that is why we are building our own AI agent,” Chesky said.
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