Airbnb (ABNB), Marriott (MAR), Host Hotels (HST), and RLJ Lodging (RLJ) are positioning for a surge in late-stage FIFA World Cup 2026 travel demand. Hotel bookings in most U.S. host cities are tracking below initial forecasts, with international demand lagging due to visa and geopolitical concerns.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joins CNBC to discuss the new services, like grocery delivery and luggage storage, that will soon be available in the app. Chesky also shares what services he hopes to make available next, how they're capitalizing on the high demand from the World Cup, and much more.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky joins 'Squawk Box' to discuss the expansion of its in-app services, World Cup demand, GLP-1 impact on travel trends, his message to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, and more.

Instacart grocery delivery is launching in over 25 US cities.

Airbnb, facing tighter local regulations on short-term home rentals, announced Wednesday it is adding boutique hotels, car rentals and grocery delivery to its app in a bid to transform itself into a one-stop travel shop.

Airbnb Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky says he's trying to build "an ecosystem of services" for customers. The company will help guests arrange for luggage storage, food delivery and car rentals.

Airbnb stock climbed as the vacation-rental platform announced several new services that are part of its 2026 Summer Release.

Airbnb's core business was letting users book a room or a whole property owned by someone else. In most cases, the host would be a house or a property owner, and you would get a stay with basic services such as a bed, a bath, and a kitchen.

Airbnb is becoming Airb-n-bigger.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the rental platform can become an "Amazon for services, at least for traveling and living." The company on Wednesday added independent hotels and new services such as rental cars and grocery delivery in the latest phase of its multi-step expansion that was kick-started last summer.