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AirBnB

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, ...

AirBnB Overview

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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

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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 invests in OYO's series E funding round

April 01, 2019 2:11 pm

The investment will give Airbnb access to a variety of franchised or leased hotels, helping it lure travellers who have shied away from the risks and quirks of renting a stranger's home.

Man admits killing Airbnb guest in Australia over $149 bill

March 05, 2019 3:42 pm

Jonuzi had been subletting a room in a Melbourne home from Colton, who was also a tenant. Jonuzi first rented the room for three nights on Airbnb, but agreed to stay another week for Australian dollar 210.

This quiet cottage in South Africa lets you stay near 70 lions for Rs 7,388

January 05, 2019 6:17 pm

Lion House is a beautiful cottage situated in South Africa set within the GG Conservation Wildlife reserve and Lion Sanctuary that provides protection to more than 70 lions.

Israel steps up boycott fight after Airbnb settlement ban

November 21, 2018 10:34 pm

Airbnb's decision on Monday sparked outrage among Israeli officials and settler leaders, but was welcomed by Palestinian officials and human rights groups

Airbnb cancels promotion that offered sleepover on Great Wall of China

August 09, 2018 1:47 pm

Airbnb is expanding its business in China and hoping to spur growth in the world's most populous country. Last year it said it would more than triple its local workforce and double its investment in the region.

Why Japan has cracked down on Airbnb

June 15, 2018 2:53 am

Japan, which Airbnb says is the top travel destination in the Asia-Pacific region for its customers, has long had a system of family-run guesthouses in which rooms are let out to visitors. Airbnb’s rapid expansion in Japan rode on the laxity in the enforcement of the minshuku (literally, inn) rules.

Airbnb to launch new initiatives for future growth

February 23, 2018 5:02 pm

Airbnb is also launching a new guest membership programme offering benefits across the entire trip. 'Superguest' will launch initially to 10,000 guests as a trial this summer before being rolled out to wider guest community before the end of the year, the company said in a statement

SpaceX, Google are most interesting workplaces to techies: Hired report

October 30, 2017 3:05 pm

Space Exploration Technologies Corp, Alphabet Inc’s Google, Shopify Inc and Tesla Inc are the most appealing companies for technology workers, according to a survey by online jobs marketplace Hired

Now, live in a floating apartment at the Great Barrier Reef

June 09, 2016 6:44 pm

Airbnb has announced a new property that allows visitors to live in a floating apartment at one of the largest natural wonders on the planet, the Great Barrier Reef.

Airbnb, home rental firms await Berlin ruling on legality of home-sharing

June 08, 2016 9:03 am

Several home-sharing companies have lodged a complaint against an effective ban on short-term lets in Berlin.

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