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Airbnb is a global online marketplace for lodging, primarily homestays for vacation rentals, and tourism activities. From the host perspective, it offers a platform to list properties for rent, manage bookings, interact with potential guests, set pricing, and receive payments. It's designed to provide homeowners, property managers, and others with the tools needed to market their rental spaces, manage reservations, and offer unique travel experiences.

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Airbnb: Revolutionizing Travel Accommodation

What is Airbnb?

Airbnb stands for AirBed & Breakfast, a platform that has transformed the way we think about travel accommodations. Founded in 2008, it allows people to list, discover, and book unique accommodations around the world — from apartments and houses to treehouses and castles. The idea is simple: connect individuals looking for a place to stay with those willing to rent out their spaces, making travel more accessible, affordable, and authentic.


How Does Airbnb Work?

Airbnb operates on a peer-to-peer basis, making it easy for anyone to either become a host by listing their property or to find a place to stay in their destination of choice.

  • For Guests: Travelers can search the Airbnb platform for accommodations based on location, price, type of property, and amenities. Once they find a place they like, they can book it through the website or app, often after messaging the host with any questions. Payment is made securely through Airbnb, which holds the money until 24 hours after check-in before releasing it to the host, ensuring both parties are satisfied.

  • For Hosts: Property owners can list their space on Airbnb for free, setting their price, availability, and house rules. Airbnb offers hosts the flexibility to rent out their space whenever they want with the protection of Airbnb’s host guarantee, which covers property damage, to ensure they feel comfortable welcoming guests.

Who started Airbnb?

Airbnb's journey from a small startup to a global platform was fueled by several rounds of funding from investors. Initially, the founders, Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, started the company with their savings and some seed money from joining the Y Combinator startup accelerator program in 2009. This early support helped launch their idea into a viable business.

Following this, Airbnb attracted significant investment from venture capital firms. Sequoia Capital was one of the early investors, providing crucial funding that helped the platform grow. Over the years, Airbnb has raised funds from many investors, including prominent names like Andreessen Horowitz, Greylock Partners, and ENIAC Ventures, leading to its public offering in 2020.

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Property Rental, Booking Management, Guest Communication

Hospitality, Real Estate, Travel

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Commission-based (Airbnb charges hosts a service fee per booking)

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