Airbnb announces new 'Icons' category with unique stays and experiences hosted by renowned figures
Car enthusiasts can sleep at Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy with exclusive access
Music lovers can stay at Prince's 'Purple Rain' house in Minneapolis for immersive experience
Airbnb, the popular vacation rental platform, has recently announced a new category of unique experiences called 'Icons.' These Icons include extraordinary stays and activities hosted by renowned figures from various fields such as music, film, television, art, sports and more. Two of these Icons are generating buzz: the Ferrari Museum in Maranello, Italy and Prince's 'Purple Rain' house in Minneapolis.
Firstly, car enthusiasts can now live out their dreams by booking a one-night stay at the Ferrari Museum. Guests will have exclusive access to the museum and sleep on beds made from leather used to craft Ferrari seats. The experience is available through Airbnb's Icons category.
Secondly, music lovers can step into Prince's iconic 'Purple Rain' house in Minneapolis. This unique stay offers a chance to immerse oneself in the history and legacy of the legendary musician. The house was used as a filming location for Prince's seminal album and movie of the same name.
Airbnb has been expanding its offerings beyond traditional vacation rentals, aiming to provide once-in-a-lifetime experiences for its users. These Icons are part of that effort, offering unique opportunities to connect with the world's greatest names and iconic locations.
Airbnb introduced a new category of Icons, which are 'extraordinary experiences hosted by the greatest names in music, film, television, art, sports, and more'.
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ house in Minneapolis is now available to rent on Airbnb.
Airbnb announced a new permanent category called 'Icons' for unusual and ambitious partnerships with brands and celebrities.
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Orlando Mayorquín's article contains selective reporting and emotional manipulation. The article focuses on the unique and outlandish stays offered by Airbnb in partnership with brands and celebrities, while omitting any mention of the potential negative impacts of these listings on communities or the hidden costs that have been a source of criticism for Airbnb. Additionally, the author uses emotional language to describe guests' experiences, such as 'it felt like a dream' and 'quite literally cultural sensations'.
Ms. Garza had nabbed one of the 'once-in-a-lifetime' promotional stays that Airbnb has occasionally listed in recent years.
The buzz interested other brands.
The company is hoping to capitalize on the success that earlier listings have achieved as promotional tools, ready-made for Instagram selfies and eye-catching headlines.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the success of previous Airbnb promotional listings and quoting Brian Chesky's statements about their impact. He also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'Airbnb is hoping to capitalize on the success that earlier listings have achieved as promotional tools, ready-made for Instagram selfies and eye-catching headlines.'
> The company announced a new permanent category called ‘Icons,’ featuring unusual and ambitious partnerships with brands and celebrities.<br>Brian Chesky, Airbnb’s chief executive, introduced the inaugural slate of Icons listings at a news conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday.<br>Airbnb is hoping to capitalize on the success that earlier listings have achieved as promotional tools, ready-made for Instagram selfies and eye-catching headlines.<br>
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