Within the official Airbnb app, users now have the chance to make browse 'Curated Restaurants' and make a reservation for a table in the similar way to booking a temporary accommodation.
For this new in-app feature, Airbnb collaborated with Resy to make it easy for travel enthusiasts to search for a place to eat in major destinations like New York, Los Angeles and Miami. With this new feature, customers are also able to make reservation requests, such as for birthday or other special celebrations, or notify the restaurant if they will be running slightly late. Through Airbnb, users are able to prepay for pre-fixe menus ahead of time with a payment that includes taxes and a tip.
In the future, Airbnb also notes that it wants to expand Curated Restaurants internationally and add features to better connect members of the Airbnb community.
Travel-Themed Restaurant Reservations
Airbnb and Resy Collaborated to Offer 'Curated Restaurants'
Trend Themes
1. In-app Restaurant Reservations - The collaboration between Airbnb and Resy creates an opportunity for other platforms to offer in-app restaurant reservation services.
2. Curated Dining Experiences - The concept of curated restaurants opens up possibilities for unique dining experiences tailored to specific travel destinations.
3. Prepayment for Pre-fixe Menus - The ability to prepay for pre-fixe menus through the Airbnb app presents opportunities for other restaurants to streamline their payment processes.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels and other accommodations can explore partnerships with dining reservation platforms to enhance the overall travel experience for their guests.
2. Restaurant - Restaurants can leverage in-app reservation services to attract more customers and improve table management efficiency.
3. Travel and Tourism - Travel agencies and tour operators can incorporate curated dining experiences as part of their travel packages, offering unique culinary adventures to their customers.