Surely, many Airbnb users tidy up their places for incoming guests, and now the controversial service is doing the same with the launch of a new brand identity and user experience.
Launched in 2007, Airbnb has grown to accommodate millions of travelers in nearly 200 countries, capitalizing on the growth of the sharing economy. But Airbnb’s success hasn’t been without controversy, namely legal spats in cities that say the company avoids hotel taxes and violates housing agreements.
All that aside, Airbnb is pushing forward into new markets with its refreshed brand and tagline, “Belong Anywhere.” In a livestreamed event, Airbnb detailed its new logo, a symbol it’s calling a “Bélo,” along with a redesigned website and mobile experience that “make it easier for users to find the information that they need while also making listings on its platform more appealing,”TechCrunch reports.
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