Airbnb

Airbnb is a global online marketplace that connects travelers with hosts offering unique accommodations and experiences. With listings in over 220 countries and regions, the company has become a leader in the sharing economy. Founded in 2008, Airbnb is led by CEO Brian Chesky and has over 7,500 employees worldwide. Competitors include HomeAway, Booking.com, and VRBO.

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Airbnb CEO Throws Subtle Shade at OpenAI; Khosla’s Enterprise AI Fix

By Kevin McLaughlin · Oct 23, 2025 11:12am PDT

Welcome back! At its developer conference earlier this month, OpenAI showed a forthcoming feature that lets ChatGPT users access services from Expedia, Uber and Spotify directly in the chatbot. Some consumer apps might view such a feature as a threat because it bypasses their sites, preventing them from showcasing other products.For his... Welcome back! At its developer conference earlier this month, OpenAI showed a forthcoming...

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Airbnb, HSBC Offer an AI Reality Check

By Jon Victor and Kevin McLaughlin · Feb 20, 2025 10:00am PST

It’s now common to hear CEOs talk about how they’re using artificial intelligence to cut costs. But here and there some are poking holes in their peers’ rosy statements. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky, for instance, said on the company’s earnings call that AI-powered coding assistants haven’t led to a “fundamental step change in productivity yet.”... It’s now common to hear CEOs talk about how they’re using artificial intelligence to cut costs....

The Airbnb Leaders Charged With Reigniting Growth

By Akash Pasricha · Dec 16, 2024 6:00am PST · 2 comments

Airbnb rebounded strongly from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, however, revenue is projected to grow less than 12%, down from 40% as recently as 2022. To reignite growth, CEO Brian Chesky a year ago shifted Dave Stephenson, the company’s longtime chief financial officer, to a role plotting new products and international... Airbnb rebounded strongly from the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic. This year, however,...