Airbnb offers short-term rentals Airbnb has become a household name for travel accommodations. (more) Airbnb American company Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Airbnb Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: Airbnb Inc. Written by Frannie Comstock Frannie Comstock is a writer based in Chicago. Frannie Comstock Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 28, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Airbnb, Inc. is an American company that operates a service for booking short-term stays in private homes, apartments, and other properties online. Founded in 2008 in San Francisco, it has grown into one of the world’s largest travel businesses, with more than 8 million listings in over 220 regions and countries. As of 2024, Airbnb held about 44% of the global short-term rental market, making it the largest business of its kind. Airbnb traces its beginnings to 2007, when Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, recent graduates of the Rhode Island School of Design, rented out air mattresses in their San ...(100 of 967 words)

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