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FRIDAY | MAY 16, 2025

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The art of conserving art in Rome, Italy. – PIC BY DANI PUJALTE

Rejuvenating massage by Deisy in Los Angeles, California. – PIC BY DAMIEN MALONEY

Horseback riding through four hidden temples of the Incas in Cusco, Peru. – PIC BY PAZ OLIVARES-DROGUETT

Airbnb launches services, experiences A IRBNB is introducing the Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences and an all-new Airbnb app. Airbnb Services o New app offers everything from in-home meals to gallery tours and anthropology. 0 Gallery tours, art workshops and shopping experiences – Get a wardrobe refresh with a personal styling session from Jamie Mizrahi, fashion consultant to Hollywood’s biggest stars.

Services available in select Airbnb home listings. The first 10 categories launched are: 0 Chefs – Fully customisable in-home meals from professional chefs. 0 Photography – Personalised photo sessions from experienced photographers. 0 Massage – Restorative massages including Swedish, deep tissue and reflexology from certified therapists. 0 Spa treatments – Facials, microdermabrasion, body scrubs and other treatments provided by licensed estheticians. Certifications or licenses reviewed where required. 0 Personal training – Yoga, strength training, HIIT and more, with personal trainers, including renowned fitness professionals and world champion athletes. 0 Hair – Professional haircuts, blowouts and more from experienced stylists. 0 Make-up – Make-up for every day or special occasions from professional make-up artists. 0 Nails – Manicures and pedicures from experienced nail specialists. 0 Prepared meals – Ready-to-eat meals prepared by professional chefs. 0 Catering – Full-service catering with custom menus, decor and equipment plus setup and cleanup. Airbnb Services are vetted for A new study highlights the destinations in Europe that are particularly subject to pressure from high levels of tourism, taking into account both the surface area of the sites and the number of residents. The study, reported by The Guardian , shed some light on the European destinations facing overwhelming levels of tourism. Indeed, Which? Travel ’s analysis cites the destinations that are highly prized by vacationers, but also facing great pressure from their growing numbers. Above all, this study does not limit itself to a single metric, as is often the case. In fact, tourist pressure can be gauged by calculating the number of tourists in relation to the number of local residents, but also by looking at the surface area of the locations. In

0 Workout, wellness and beauty experiences – Step into the ring for an authentic lucha libre training experience with professional luchador Retro. Airbnb Experiences are vetted for quality, with a focus on expertise, reputation and authenticity. Hosts are assessed across areas such as experience, their connection to the city and guest feedback. Airbnb Originals are extraordinary experiences hosted by the world’s most interesting people. Learn pastry-making at the renowned French Bastards bakery with chef Raphaelle Elbaz, or play beach volleyball with Olympian Carol Solberg on Rio’s iconic Leblon Beach. Some Originals are even hosted by global celebrities. Transform into your anime alter-ego with Megan Thee Stallion in her Otaku Hottie Quest, step inside the Short n’ Sweet set with Sabrina Carpenter for a day of glam, dancing and espresso, or spend a Sunday with Patrick Mahomes, learning how to throw the perfect spiral and enjoying Kansas City barbecue. All-new Airbnb app With the launch of services and experiences, Airbnb has also rebuilt its app so users can easily book everything in one place.

Savour fresh meals prepped and delivered by a local chef in Austin, Texas. – PIC BY MARY KANG

available at nearly every price, and many services include an entry offering below US$50 (RM214). Airbnb Experiences Hosted by locals who know their city best. Uncover the best parts of a city with experiences such as: 0 Landmark, museum and cultural experiences – Step into the world of Notre-Dame’s restoration through the eyes of Axelle Ponsonnet, an

quality through an evaluation of expertise and reputation. Services hosts have an average of 10 years of experience, have completed Airbnb’s identity verification process and are required to submit relevant licences and certifications. Many hosts are renowned in their fields – including chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants, award-winning photographers and elite trainers. Airbnb Services are

architect from its restoration team. 0 Food tours, cooking classes and dining experiences – Master the art of ramen-making with chef Saburo Ishig ka, the culinary force behind a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded restaurant. 0 Outdoors, water sports and wildlife experiences – Ride on horseback through sacred Inca sites and stunning Andean landscapes with an expert in Andean culture

Destinations facing pressure from tourists

this way, the number of travellers per square kilometre can be determined. And that is not all. Which ? Travel also drew on the number of overnight stays recorded by local authorities. As a result, the report named popular seaside resorts, such as Zakynthos (or Zante) in Greece – the most crowded destination with almost 150,000 tourists per 1,000 residents – as well as major cities such as Paris, which has the highest number of tourists per square kilometre at 418,280. In terms of overnight stays, the island of Majorca in the Balearic Islands (Spain) topped the list, with almost 51.2 million overnight stays. Paris was again mentioned in this category, with 43.9 million overnight stays. – ETX Studio

Tourists bring extraordinary amounts of revenue as well as pressure to cities such as Paris. – AFPPIC