Airbnb (NASDAQ:ABNB) operates a leading global travel marketplace that connects hosts offering lodging and related services with guests seeking unique accommodations and experiences. Through its online platform, the company enables property owners to list spare rooms, apartments, homes and other distinctive spaces, while providing travelers with an alternative to traditional hotel stays. Airbnb also offers curated “Experiences,” allowing local hosts to design and deliver guided tours, classes and activities that showcase regional culture, cuisine and adventure opportunities.
Since its founding in 2008, Airbnb has expanded its product portfolio to include Airbnb Luxe, which features high-end properties with professional management and personalized concierge services, and longer-term stays tailored to guests seeking monthly and multi-month bookings. The platform’s technology infrastructure emphasizes trust and safety, with integrated review systems, identity verification, secure payment processing and a dedicated customer support team available around the clock.
Airbnb was established in San Francisco by co-founders Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia and Nathan Blecharczyk. The company grew rapidly through a combination of venture capital funding, international market expansion and strategic partnerships. Airbnb went public in late 2020 and continues to be led by Brian Chesky as chief executive officer, alongside a senior leadership team responsible for global operations, product development and corporate governance.
Today, Airbnb serves millions of guests and hosts across more than 220 countries and regions, with particularly strong market penetration in North America, Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. The company has also committed to environmental and social responsibility initiatives, focusing on sustainable tourism, community support programs and efforts to promote diversity and inclusion within its host community.
