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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 suspends Russia, Belarus operations amid Ukraine war
March 04, 2022 3:56 pm
Airbnb Inc is suspending its operations in Russia and Belarus, Chief Executive Officer Brian Chesky said in a tweet Thursday evening.
Airbnb may soon accept payments in cryptocurrency, CEO hints after Twitter survey
January 08, 2022 7:54 pm
CEO Brian Chesky, on Twitter revealed that the top feature users are requesting in 2022 is to pay for bookings in cryptocurrency.
Make your childhood Christmas dreams come true at the 'Home Alone' house
December 02, 2021 1:54 pm
"One crew of mischief makers can book a holiday in the timeless house where the Home Alone story began", stated Airbnb on its Instagram post.
The Italian villa on Lake Como from House of Gucci is now on Airbnb
November 28, 2021 4:16 pm
But not without a catch!
Airbnb warns of Delta impact on bookings, shares fall over 4%
August 13, 2021 10:08 am
The hugely popular global app, which has fought back strongly since being hit hard early in the pandemic last year, posted a more than four-fold rise in bookings to $13.4 billion in the second quarter.
Airbnb reports huge loss in first time out as public company
February 26, 2021 12:19 pm
In results released Thursday — Airbnb's first as a publicly traded entity — the company took a charge of $2.8 billion for stock compensation related to the IPO. A year earlier, Airbnb lost $352 million.
Airbnb to pay out $250 mln to hosts to help ease coronavirus cancellation pain
March 31, 2020 8:34 am
The aid, which will pay hosts 25% of their normal cancellation fees, is being offered globally except for China.
Now you can stay at Stranger Things-themed accommodation; find out
January 02, 2020 3:46 pm
The 1980s-themed basement suite — intelligently named 'The Upside Den' — allows fans to book a night for 49 USD (roughly Rs 3,490).
Paris mayor troubled by new Olympic sponsor Airbnb
November 19, 2019 11:33 am
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, who has been at odds with Airbnb in recent years, set out her issues with the platform to IOC President Thomas Bach last week after news of the sponsorship leaked.
OYO raises funds from Airbnb; plans a firm footing in overseas markets
April 02, 2019 3:24 am
The funding, raised by Softbank-backed OYO, comes close on the heels of OYO announcing an investment of Rs 1,400 crore in India and Nepal in 2019.
