Airbnb, Inc. ( AIR-BEE-en-BEE) is an American company operating an online marketplace for short-and-long-term homestays and experiences in various countries and regions. It acts as a broker and charges a commission from each booking. Airbnb was founded in 2008 by Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. It is the most well-known company for short-term housing rentals. History. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbnb