Traditional tourist operators are looking to Airbnb Experiences to help boost their businesses. The service enables New Zealanders to create bespoke tours they can guide other Airbnb users on. Base Camp Adventures managing director Loz Ogle said joining the Airbnb Experiences platform had proved a boon for the business. And Airbnb Experiences is expected to become increasingly popular into the summer months. There were more rigorous processes for higher risk bespoke tours, Mr McDonagh said.

Source: Otago Daily Times October 14, 2018 19:18 UTC