Airbnb
Online marketplace for stays, experiences and services · United States
Airbnb runs a global marketplace where hosts list homes, experiences and services and guests book them, with Airbnb earning a service fee on each booking.
What makes it different
Its three founders hold four-fifths of the votes.
80.6%Voting power held by executive officers and directorsApr 2026
Class B shares carry 20 votes each, so the co-founders steer the company even though most of its shares are held by the public.
How big it is
How big is Airbnb?
$12.2BRevenueFY2025
533MNights and seats bookedFY2025
8,200EmployeesFY2025
How it makes money FY2025
North America and Europe bring most revenue.
- North America42%$5.2B
- EMEA39%$4.7B
- Latin America10%$1.2B
- Asia Pacific9%$1.2B
How the business works
Connect hosts and guests. Earn a fee.
- 1Hosts' own homes
- 2Guest payment upfront
- 3A fee at check-in
Airbnb holds guest money until check-in, so cash arrives before revenue is recognised.
Who owns it
- Brian Chesky31.9%
- Nathan Blecharczyk31.1%
- Joseph Gebbia17.6%
CEO: Brian Chesky
Who it competes with
Key moments
- 2007Two hosts welcome the first guests
- 2009Renamed Airbnb, adds whole homes
- 2011Opens its first international office
- 2016Launches Experiences
- 2019Buys HotelTonight
Sources
Every number on this page comes from Airbnb's own reports.
Full profile
The rest of the story is in the app.
What Airbnb tracks19 metrics
Nights and Seats Booked
Active listings
Hosts
Results, quarter by quarterwith a chart
Revenue
Profit
Margin
Where the money comes from4 regions
North America
EMEA
Latin America
The full timeline19 moments
2022
2023
2025
Airbnb vs Booking Holdingsside by side
Revenue
Profit
People
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