Airbnb (ABNB)

Airbnb, Inc. is a leading global online marketplace that connects travelers with unique accommodations and experiences hosted by local people. Founded in 2008 in San Francisco by Brian Chesky, Joe Gebbia, and Nathan Blecharczyk, the company revolutionized the travel industry by enabling homeowners and hosts to rent out spare rooms, entire homes, apartments, castles, treehouses, and other unconventional properties to guests worldwide. As of 2025, Airbnb operates in over 220 countries and regions, with millions of listings and hundreds of millions of guest arrivals. The platform offers not only lodging but also curated local experiences, making travel more authentic, affordable, and community-driven. Headquartered in San Francisco, Airbnb went public in December 2020 and continues to be one of the most valuable and recognized travel technology companies in the world.