Airbnb said Tuesday it will offer experiences that provide direct interactions with former and current Olympians ahead of the Tokyo Games next summer.
The initiative, a partnership between the Japanese unit of the world's largest short-term lodging service and the International Olympic Committee, would allow Airbnb users to meet, train or visit places with Olympians while providing the athletes with new sources of income.
"Wouldn't it be a dream if you could ask professional athletes how they train or go on a diet or prepare for a big event mentally? Our platform will help share the expertise of the athletes with the general public," said Yasuyuki Tanabe, chief of Airbnb's domestic unit, at a news conference in Tokyo.