Airbnb is an online marketplace that connects people who want to rent out their homes or properties with people looking for accommodations in specific locales. The company was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. The name "Airbnb" is a contraction of "Airbed and Breakfast," which reflects the companys origins.

Airbnb offers short- and long-term homestays and experiences. The company acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. Airbnb does not own the properties listed on their site, but rather offers a platform from which people can rent their spare rooms and properties to guests.

Airbnb has expanded its travel offerings to include local activities programs called Experiences. In addition, Airbnb Plus is a selection of homes that are known for their high quality and amazing hosts, who have received a large number of positive reviews and are known for paying great attention to detail.

Airbnb has made travel more accessible and cost-effective for many people. Guests can book private rooms, shared rooms, and even hotel rooms using Airbnb. Many Airbnbs give weekly discounts, so its worth considering extending your reservation to lower your overall cost.

Airbnb has a global Community Support team that is available 24/7 in 11 different languages to help with rebooking, refunds, reimbursements, and more. Airbnb also offers AirCover for Hosts, which is included every time you host and provides you $3M in Host damage protection.