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Airbnb: A Global Lodging Platform Airbnb, Inc, initially known as Air Bed and Breakfast, is a prominent American online marketplace facilitating short-term and long-term homestays and experiential travel across numerous countries. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia, ...
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- Company type Public
- Industry Lodging
- Founded August 2008
- Founders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, Nathan Blecharczyk
- Headquarters San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Area served Worldwide
- Key people Brian Chesky (CEO), Nathan Blecharczyk (CSO)
- Services Lodging, Hospitality, Homestay
- Revenue US$11.1 billion (2024)
- Net income US$2.65 billion (2024)
- Number of employees 7,300 (2024)
- Subsidiaries Luxury Retreats International Inc., Tilt.com, Accomable, Aibiying, Trooly, Inc., Deco Software Inc., Trip4real Experiences, S.L., Larson8, Inc., MarketLog, Randorphire Inc., HotelTonight
- Website www.airbnb.com
Related Other Pages:
- MakeMyTrip and OYO Rooms
AirBnB history
Last Updated : 07/03/25, 06:58 AM
Airbnb: From Air Mattresses to Global Lodging Giant Airbnb's journey began in 2007 when Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, San Francisco roommates, conceived the idea of renting out an air mattress. Partnering with Nathan Blecharczyk, they launched AirBed & Breakfast in 2008, capitalizing on a saturat...
AIRBNB NEWS
Airbnb overhauls app to introduce new features including massages, museum tours
May 14, 2025 8:21 pm
Airbnb’s commission on each service and experience booked using the platform is 15 and 20 per cent, respectively.
US farmers turn to Airbnb, corn mazes to outlast agricultural downturn
February 09, 2025 5:57 am
Farmers whose crops are used to make food, feed livestock and produce vegetable oils are struggling to turn a profit after corn and soy prices sank to four-year lows in 2024.
Goa Airbnb host shares mess created by guests, Kathak dancers perform D Gukesh’s final chess board moves, and more: Top 5 viral videos
December 19, 2024 5:49 pm
A look at the top five viral videos of the day.
Goa Airbnb host shares before-after video showing 'mess' created by guests; netizens debate who’s in the wrong
December 19, 2024 4:35 pm
The host expressed disappointment over the guests' lack of consideration, and shared challenges of hosting.
Airbnb’s 'anti party' tech may spoil your New Year Eve plans: Here's how
December 14, 2024 6:13 pm
Airbnb says its anti-party tech uses a combination of signals to detect potentially disruptive New Year Eve party bookings.
Inside Janhvi Kapoor's 4-acre beachfront home with gazebos and massive gardens in Chennai: 'This is where I go to escape'
May 14, 2024 10:34 am
Janhvi Kapoor is all set to personally welcome guests applying to visit her Chennai estate and enjoy a South Indian meal with them. Read details:
New York City’s crackdown on Airbnb is starting. Here’s what to expect
September 06, 2023 3:26 pm
The city argues that the proliferation of short-term rentals through Airbnb and other platforms has pushed up rents and helped fuel New York City’s housing shortage.
You can now rent Gwyneth Paltrow's home in Montecito, California
August 03, 2023 2:33 pm
Gwyneth Paltrow said in an Instagram post on Tuesday that she was getting ready to rent out the "beautiful little guest house" at her enormous Montecito, California, property on Airbnb.
Airbnb inks pact with tourism ministry to promote heritage stays, cultural tourism
June 19, 2023 2:50 pm
Airbnb will partner the ministry in its vision to promote inbound tourism as a part of its 'Visit India 2023' initiative.
‘This is heartwarming’: Here’s why people are booking Airbnbs in Ukraine with no intention to stay
March 06, 2022 10:31 am
Brian Chesky, the CEO of Airbnb, took to Twitter to announce that nearly $2M is going to the hosts in need, with over 60,000 nights booked in Ukraine.
AIRBNB PHOTOS
Some like it hot: Homes inspired by glamour icon Marilyn Monroe
June 01, 2016 9:19 pm
For travel buffs who also happen to be big Marilyn Monroe fans, here are some homes from across the world paying tribute to Marilyn Monroe.
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