ABNB

Airbnb, Inc. operates an online marketplace for short-term and long-term lodging, primarily homestays and tourism experiences. The platform connects hosts who want to rent out their homes, apartments, or rooms with travelers seeking accommodations. Airbnb operates in over 220 countries and regions with millions of active listings worldwide. The company has expanded beyond traditional home-sharing into boutique hotels, luxury rentals, and long-term stays. Airbnb Experiences offers activities and tours hosted by locals. Founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk after they rented out air mattresses in their San Francisco apartment, Airbnb is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company went public in December 2020 and has become a cultural phenomenon that has fundamentally changed how people travel and experience destinations worldwide.