Airbnb

Airbnb, Inc. engages in the management and operation of an online marketplace. The company is headquartered in San Francisco, California and currently employs 8,200 full-time employees. The company went IPO on 2020-12-10. The Company’s marketplace model connects hosts and guests online or through mobile devices to book spaces and experiences around the world. The firm has built its platform to onboard new hosts, especially those who previously had not considered hosting. The company partners with hosts throughout the process of setting up their listing and provides them with a suite of tools to manage their listings, including scheduling, merchandising, integrated payments, community support, host protection, pricing guidance, and feedback from reviews. Its Website and mobile applications provide its guests with a way to explore a variety of homes and experiences and an easy way to book them. Its technology platform powers its two-sided marketplace and enables its global network of hosts and guests. The company owns a trademark portfolio with protection in 220 countries in which it operates for its primary brands, AIRBNB, and its Belo logo.