Airbnb shares rose 2.18% to $160.39 on Wednesday after the company introduced AI tools across trip planning, booking and customer support, alongside new social features, travel services and host products. The Connect feature allows users to link with people they know and view past trips, recommendations and upcoming plans on an interactive Travel Map, with privacy settings controlling shared information. Airbnb also launched neighborhood pages covering local character, activities and host experiences. Initially in the U.S., users can search with natural-language or voice input, receive AI-powered filters and view AI-generated listing descriptions. AI summaries will enable side-by-side wishlist comparisons, while chat support is available in more than 50 languages and voice support is planned. Additional services include meal delivery in select European cities, grocery delivery expanding into Europe, laundry pickup through Rinse in select U.S. cities, baby-gear rentals through BabyQuip in more than 60 U.S. cities starting in November, and local equipment rentals such as ski gear in the French Alps and boats in South Florida. Airbnb also plans AI-powered host tools later this fall, including a multi-listing calendar, 3D floor plans, dynamic pricing recommendations and an earnings dashboard.