Airbnb has rolled out an extensive new effort to make services from professional chefs, local tour guides, celebrities and others available through its platform.

The vacation rental platform is redesigning its app and expanding its offerings with the launch of Airbnb Services and Airbnb Experiences, letting users go beyond booking a room or home stay and choose from a variety of amenities, similar to what hotel chains and cruises offer to guests.

Airbnb announced on May 13 it is introducing new services and experiences that will be available to travelers in a redesigned app.

The announcement centered on a new "Airbnb Services" initiative and a significantly relaunched "Airbnb Experiences."

Airbnb is aiming to be a full-service travel platform with new features, offerings and a redesign of its app. That includes a new “Airbnb Services” section where users can book chefs, masseuses, personal trainers and other types of service professionals to come to their Airbnb.

Airbnb has announced a massive update for its app that not only introduces design changes but also adds new services and experiences for travelers.

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Airbnb launched "Airbnb Services" and "Airbnb Experiences," which are run by local hosts across the world, including Connecticut.

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The tech company is rolling out a completely revamped version of its app with unique experiences and services, and social networking features that are reminiscent of the early days of social media.

Airbnb is expanding its business beyond accommodation to include experiences like museum visits, horse-riding and cooking classes, as well as services from people like masseurs, hair stylists and professional chefs.