Brian and Joe host Airbed & Breakfast’s first guests.

Airbed & Breakfast officially launches during SXSW and receives just two bookings.

The Airbed & Breakfast website launches in time for the Democratic National Convention and gets 80 bookings.

Airbnb launches Payments, our bespoke payments platform which in 2019 processed about $70 billion in guest and host transactions in over 40 currencies.

Airbnb officially changes our name from Airbed & Breakfast to Airbnb and expands beyond rooms to offer apartments, whole homes, and vacation rentals.

Airbnb launches our app and Instant Book feature.

Airbnb begins our international expansion with the opening of our German office.

Airbnb introduces our $1M Host Guarantee.

In response to Hurricane Sandy, Airbnb partners with New York City to house displaced residents and launches our Disaster Relief Tool.

Airbnb opens our 888 Brannan Street HQ, a few blocks from our first listing on Rausch Street.

Airbnb introduces our new logo, the Belo.

Airbnb becomes the official alternative accommodations provider for the 2016 Rio Games.

Airbnb launches in Cuba.

Airbnb launches Experiences, a selection of curated activities that immerse travelers in local communities.

Airbnb airs our #weaccept Super Bowl ad to protest the US travel ban.

Airbnb launches our Chinese brand, Aibiying.

Airbnb formally agrees to acquire HotelTonight.

Airbnb announces a nine-year partnership with the International Olympic Committee.

Airbnb launches Frontline Stays to safely house medical workers and other first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airbnb launches Online Experiences in response to our hosts needing a way to make up for lost earnings during the pandemic.

Airbnb launches our Enhanced Cleaning Protocol to help hosts and guests book with confidence during the pandemic.

In partnership with Color of Change, Airbnb announces Project Lighthouse, a groundbreaking effort to help fight discrimination.

Airbnb launches City Portal, a one-stop shop for local governments to help them understand and enforce responsible home sharing.

Airbnb becomes a publicly traded company and rings the bell with hosts around the world who make Airbnb, Airbnb.

Airbnb announces the launch of Airbnb.org, a non-profit that connects people to places to stay in times of crisis.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2021 Release: 100+ upgrades to our service and product to make traveling and hosting easier.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2021 Winter Release: 50+ upgrades including AirCover for hosts, Translation Engine and more.

Airbnb announces our commitment to offer free, temporary housing for refugees fleeing Ukraine.

Airbnb announces our Live and Work Anywhere policy for employees.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2022 Summer Release: The biggest change to Airbnb in a decade featuring Airbnb Categories, Split Stays and AirCover for guests.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2022 Winter Release: Introducing Airbnb Setup, even more AirCover for hosts and six new Airbnb Categories.

Airbnb introduces Airbnb Friendly Apartments, a new program to help people find apartments where they can host on Airbnb part time.

Airbnb celebrates the milestone of reaching 1 million Superhosts in our community.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2023 Summer Release: Introducing Airbnb Rooms, an all-new take on the original Airbnb.

Airbnb announces the acquisition of Gameplanner.AI.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2023 Winter Release: Introducing Guest Favorites, a collection of the 2 million most-loved homes on Airbnb.

Airbnb announces the Airbnb 2024 Summer Release: Introducing Icons, extraordinary experiences from the world’s greatest icons, as well as updates to group travel.

Airbnb announces the 2024 Winter Release: Introducing Co-Host Network – an easy way to find the best local hosts to manage your Airbnb.

Airbnb announces the 2025 Summer Release: Introducing Airbnb Services, Airbnb Experiences, and an all-new Airbnb app.

Airbnb announces the 2026 Summer Release: Introducing car rentals, grocery delivery, airport pickups, exclusive FIFA World Cup 2026™ Experiences, boutique hotels, and more—making your entire trip even better.