# Airbnb CEO: luggage storage, not AI, got biggest cheer

2026-08-09T07:40:55+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk

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Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said the most popular new feature on the platform is luggage storage, not AI. During the company’s third-quarter earnings call, he noted that a mention of the service got the loudest cheer from analysts. Airbnb partnered with Bounce in May to let guests find nearby drop-off locations in the app. Car rentals are the most widely used new service and are driving revenue alongside luggage storage. The company beat earnings expectations in Q3, with its stock rising about 10% in after-hours trading.

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- timesofindia.indiatimes.com <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/airbnb-ceo-brian-chesky-says-that-not-ai-features-but-what-got-him-biggest-analysts-applause-was-mention-of-new-guest-service-that-allows-them-to/articleshow/133049170.cms>

Tags: Airbnb, car rentals, earnings, guest services, luggage storage, New York investment
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