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Airbnb Names Ex-Booking.com Hotel Boss and Tripadvisor Exec as Chief Business Officer

Published 2026-09-01

If Airbnb needs people connections and know-how to scale its boutique hotels business, it found someone with deep experience in Pepijn Rijvers. He also has marketing and tours and activities experience at Booking.com and Viator, respectively.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the new Chief Business Officer at Airbnb?

Airbnb has appointed Pepijn Rijvers as its new Chief Business Officer.

What experience does Pepijn Rijvers bring to Airbnb?

Pepijn Rijvers has extensive experience in the hotel industry from Booking.com and in marketing at Viator.

Why is Airbnb focusing on boutique hotels?

Airbnb aims to enhance its boutique hotel business by leveraging deep industry connections and expertise.

What companies did Pepijn Rijvers work for before Airbnb?

Before joining Airbnb, Pepijn Rijvers worked at Booking.com and Tripadvisor.