Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc. (/ˌɛərˌbɛnˈb/ AIR-BEE-en-BEE) is an American company operating an online marketplace for short- and long-term homestays and experiences. The company acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. The company was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. Airbnb is a shortened version of its original name, AirBedandBreakfast.com. Airbnb is the most well-known company for short-term housing rentals.

Airbnb, Inc.
Company typePublic
IndustryLodging
FoundedAugust 2008 (2008-08) in San Francisco, California, U.S.
Founders
HeadquartersSan Francisco, California, U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
  • Brian Chesky (CEO)
  • Nathan Blecharczyk (CSO)
Services
Revenue US$8.40 billion (2022)
US$1.89 billion (2022)
Total assets US$16.04 billion (2022)
Total equity US$5.56 billion (2022)
Owner
Number of employees
6,811 (December 2022)
Subsidiaries
  • Luxury Retreats International Inc.
  • Tilt.com
  • Accomable
  • Aibiying
  • Trooly, Inc.
  • Deco Software Inc.
  • Trip4real Experiences, S.L.
  • Larson8, Inc.
  • MarketLog, Randorphire Inc.
  • HotelTonight
Websiteairbnb.com
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