Airbnb Names Booking.com Veteran in Hotel Leadership Shakeup

Key Points

• Airbnb appointed Andrea D’Amico, a Booking.com veteran and current CEO of WeRoad, as its new VP of Hotels.
• Jesse Stein will focus solely on Airbnb for Real Estate, while Ron Sandel, director of hotels, is leaving the company.
• Airbnb aims to strengthen its hotel supply and global partnerships, with a focus on boutique and independent hotels aligning with its brand.

Summary

Airbnb has named Andrea D’Amico, a seasoned executive with extensive experience at Booking.com and WeRoad, as its new VP of Hotels in a significant leadership shakeup. Jesse Stein, the previous head of hotels, will now concentrate on Airbnb for Real Estate, and Ron Sandel, director of hotels, is departing the company. The changes reflect Airbnb’s strategy to deepen hotel partnerships, expand supply, and emphasize boutique and independent hotels that align with the company’s brand and customer preferences.