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EPISODE · Jul 22, 2025 · 10 MIN

You Can Add a Private Chef to Your Airbnb Rental but Your Host Might Not Like It

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Airbnb has opened another front in its ongoing competition with the hospitality industry with “services,” a new product line that will offer everything from private chefs to personal trainers for guests—as long as their hosts approve. Plus, WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains why you may just have to accept talking to people while they’re wearing airpods. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Further Reading: Airbnb Lets You Add a Private Chef to Your Rental. Your Host Might Not Like It.  How People Decided It’s OK to Wear AirPods Anywhere, Anytime  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Airbnb has opened another front in its ongoing competition with the hospitality industry with “services,” a new product line that will offer everything from private chefs to personal trainers for guests—as long as their hosts approve. Plus, WSJ’s Lauren Weber explains why you may just have to accept talking to people while they’re wearing airpods. Patrick Coffee hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Further Reading: Airbnb Lets You Add a Private Chef to Your Rental. Your Host Might Not Like It.  How People Decided It’s OK to Wear AirPods Anywhere, Anytime  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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