Airbnb

Airbnb is a global online marketplace that facilitates short- and long-term stays, as well as unique experiences in various countries and regions. By connecting hosts with travelers, Airbnb enables people to rent out their properties or spare rooms, while offering guests the opportunity to find lodging outside of traditional hotel stays. Acting as a broker, Airbnb charges a commission for each booking made through its platform.

Airbnb operates within the travel and hospitality industry, specifically focusing on short-term vacation rentals and experiential travel services. By disrupting the traditional hotel model, Airbnb has revolutionized how people find accommodations and participate in travel experiences.

Brian Chesky is the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbnb. Since launching Airbnb in 2008 with co-founders Nathan Blecharczyk and Joe Gebbia, Chesky has been instrumental in growing the platform into a global community of over 4 million hosts, providing more than 1.5 billion guest stays across 220+ countries.

Airbnb uses technologies like Articulate Storyline, Google Calendar, Sun Servers, Google Tag Manager, Apollo GraphQL, Icinga, Apache, Microsoft Visio, Oracle Supply Chain Management, MailChimp, IBM WebSphere Data Interchange, Nice Interaction Management, Apache Thrift, Stack Overflow, Workday Financial Management, Atlassian JIRA Service Desk, QuickBooks, and more.

Airbnb is headquartered in San Francisco, California, United States. From this iconic tech hub, the company manages its vast global operations, continuously innovating to offer unique travel experiences and accommodations to users worldwide.