Airbnb

Airbnb is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays, experiences and services. It acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. In November 2016, Airbnb launched experiences, which let users book activities on the platform.

Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. Airbnb announced in September 2013 that it would establish its European headquarters in Dublin. On December 10, 2020, Airbnb became a public company via an initial public offering, raising $3.5 billion on Nasdaq. By October 2019, two million people were staying with Airbnb each night. Airbnb ceased operations in China in May 2022. In March 2022, Airbnb suspended business in Russia and Belarus due to international sanctions.