Airbnb operates a global online marketplace connecting hosts and guests across 220+ countries and regions. Founded in 2007, the platform has grown to encompass over 5 million hosts managing 9 million+ active listings, serving more than 2 billion guest arrivals and operating in 150,000+ cities and towns worldwide. Hosts have earned over $300 billion through the platform, with typical US hosts earning $15,000 in 2024.
The core platform enables booking of accommodations, experiences, and related services. Airbnb has expanded its offerings to include in-person and online experiences hosted by local guides, as well as partnerships with major organisations. The company has remitted over $17 billion in taxes globally.
Beyond commercial operations, Airbnb.org, a nonprofit initiative, provides emergency housing during crises, having assisted over 250,000 people to date. The company operates anti-discrimination programmes such as Project Lighthouse. These initiatives reflect a business model centred on peer-to-peer hospitality at significant scale, generating economic opportunity for individual hosts whilst operating across travel, tourism, and increasingly, social impact sectors.