Airbnb
Get an Airbnb for every kind of trip
Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering short-term rentals, including vacation homes, cabins, beach houses, and unique properties. The platform operates across 220+ countries and regions, featuring over 8 million listings. It also offers travel experiences hosted by locals.
Hosts list their properties or experiences on the platform, and guests can search, book, and pay through the Airbnb website or app.
Travelers looking for unique accommodations and hosts renting out properties
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- marketplace
- Company
- Airbnb, Inc.
- Launched
- 2008
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