Entities

Airbnb

Entity Type
Founding Date
2007

Airbnb is the world's largest online alternative accommodation travel agency. Founded in 2007, Airbnb has become a trusted online marketplace for people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations and experiences around the world. The platform helps users unlock local experiences and travel through the eyes of a local, becoming the easiest way for people to showcase these distinctive spaces to an audience of millions. Today, Airbnb has more than 7 million listings, covering some 100,000 cities and towns in 220-plus countries and regions worldwide.

ABOUT AIRBNB

  • Airbnb is a community marketplace for people to list, discover and book unique spaces around the world through mobile phones or the internet.

  • Airbnb offers the widest variety of unique spaces for everyone, at any price point around the globe. 

  • By facilitating bookings and financial transactions, Airbnb makes the process of listing or booking a space effortless and efficient. 

  • Airbnb was founded by Brian Chesky and Joe Gebbia, and is currently headquartered in San Francisco, California.


AIRBNB FEATURES

  • Wide Selection. 

Airbnb hosts list many different kinds of properties, from single rooms, apartments, and houses to houseboats and even castles.

  • Free Listings. 

Hosts don't have to pay to list their properties. Listings can include written descriptions, photos with captions, and a user profile in which potential guests can get to know a bit about the hosts.

  • Hosts Can Set Their Own Price. 

It's up to each host to decide how much to charge per night, per week, or per month.

  • Customizable Searches. 

Guests can search the Airbnb database—not only by date and location, but by price, type of property, amenities, and the language of the host—and add keywords to help narrow their search.

  • Additional Services.

Airbnb offerings also include experiences and restaurants. People searching by location will see a list of experiences, such as classes and sightseeing, offered by local Airbnb hosts.

  • Protections for Guests and Hosts. 

Airbnb holds each guest's payment for 24 hours after check-in before releasing the funds to the host.