Airbnb

The official website of AirBed & Breakfast, Airbedandbreakfast.com, is launched on August 11, 2008.

In March 2009, Airbed & Breakfast officially changed its name to Airbnb and expanded its offerings beyond rooms to include apartments, whole homes, and vacation rentals.

TechCrunch reported on February 24, 2010, that Airbnb had reached the milestone of 1 million nights booked, coinciding with the emergence of a European clone of the service.

Actor and partner at A-Grade Investments, Ashton Kutcher, announces a significant investment in Airbnb and his role as a strategic brand advisor, signaling a major endorsement for the company.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky issued a blog post apologizing for the initial response to the apartment trashing incident and introduced the Airbnb Safety Program, which included a $50,000 guarantee for hosts reporting property damage, a 24-hour customer hotline, increased customer support, and improved responsiveness to customer concerns.

Airbnb and investor Chamath Palihapitiya resolve their differences, ensuring that employees will receive liquidity.

In January 2012, Airbnb achieved a significant milestone of 5 million nights booked and announced the opening of 6 new international offices, showcasing its rapid expansion and increasing popularity.

Prior to the 2012 Summer Olympics, Airbnb acquires London-based rival CrashPadder, significantly expanding its international listings and market presence.

In September 2012, Airbnb was recognized as one of the world's 50 most innovative companies, highlighting its impact and success in the business world.

Airbnb announces its strategy to move more aggressively into the Asian market with the launch of their newest headquarters in Singapore. The company's goal is to acquire an additional 2 million properties within the continent.

In April 18, 2014, Airbnb concluded a $500 million funding round, reaching a valuation of $10 billion, showcasing the company's robust financial standing and investor confidence.

On April 23, 2014, a group led by TPG closed a $450 million investment in Airbnb, signifying a significant financial backing for the company's operations and growth.

Airbnb arranges an employee stock sale with rumored valuations around $13 billion.

San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee signs a law legalizing short-term rentals, thereby legalizing Airbnb, which becomes known as the 'Airbnb law'.

Airbnb introduced a liability insurance program worth a million dollars for its hosts, aiming to provide protection in case of any unforeseen incidents during the guests' stay.

Airbnb expanded its liability insurance program to provide $1 million worth of protection in the case a guest is accidentally injured anywhere in a host’s building or on their property during their stay, in addition to property damage due to the guest. The new program automatically covers rentals starting January 15, 2015.

Airbnb announced its decision to start collecting taxes in several major cities including Amsterdam, San Jose, Chicago, and Washington, D.C., reflecting the company's efforts to comply with local regulations and contribute to the local economy.

Airbnb announced a partnership with Deutsche Telekom, the parent company of T-Mobile, to have its app pre-installed on mobile phones in 13 countries. Users who register for the service via DT will receive 30 euros of vouchers to stay in Airbnb rooms.

In June 2015, Airbnb secured $1.5 billion in additional funding, increasing its total funding to $2.3 billion. The company's valuation for the round reached $25.5 billion, surpassing the initially projected amounts.

In September 11, 2015, Airbnb acquired Vamo, a trip planning service based in Seattle. This acquisition was a strategic move by Airbnb to enhance its travel services and expand its offerings to users.

Airbnb provided free housing to refugees and others affected by Trump's executive order.

In April 2017, Airbnb took action to ban a host in Big Bear Lake, California, for canceling an Asian guest's reservation due to her ethnicity and making racist remarks referencing President Donald Trump. This incident led to the host being ordered to pay damages for racial discrimination and undergo Asian American studies.

Visit Sweden lists the entire country of Sweden on Airbnb, leveraging a constitutional right that grants access to public lands for activities like walking, cycling, and camping.

Airbnb announced a platform to house 100,000 refugees in the next five years, addressing the global refugee crisis.

Airbnb collaborates with Newgard Development Group to construct a 324-unit apartment complex in Miami, specifically tailored for home-sharing. This marks Airbnb's first venture with a property developer.

Airbnb announced the addition of virtual reality and augmented reality to its services with the purpose to give prospective renters a better sense of the space they're renting. 3D scans would allow guests to take virtual tours of properties before they book, and use AR to enhance their experience upon arrival.

Airbnb announced its plan to start designing and building houses, marking a significant expansion of its business beyond rental listings. This move was seen as a strategic shift in the company's operations.

Airbnb announces the removal of its listings in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank due to their illegal status under international law. The decision is met with support from Palestinians and criticism from the state of Israel.

Airbnb announced that it has paid US$1 billion in taxes on behalf of hosts over the past four and a half years. This demonstrates the significant financial contribution made by Airbnb to the tax system.

The City of Paris sued Airbnb for publishing 1,000 illegal rental adverts, with the city Mayor seeking a 12.5 million-euro fine for the site’s listings. This legal action highlights the regulatory challenges faced by Airbnb in various cities.

Airbnb acquired travel app HotelTonight, which allows travelers to arrange last-minute accommodations. The reported deal price of a little more than US$400 million indicates Airbnb's strategic expansion in the travel industry.

Airbnb launches a multiday tour service called Airbnb Adventures, offering natural and cultural trips lasting between three days and a week around the world.

On August 29, 2019, Airbnb successfully completed a massive $1 billion funding round, valuing the company at around $31 billion. This substantial investment aimed to support the company's global expansion and innovation.

Airbnb collaborated with the NAACP to promote travel and provide economic opportunities to communities of color, aiming to address issues of racism and discrimination.

Long before Airbnb persuaded strangers to sleep in one another's homes, it was just an idea to make extra bucks. By September 20, 2019, it had grown into a $31 billion company.

Airbnb launched a hotel distribution platform, expanding its services to include hotel accommodations. This move represents a significant expansion of Airbnb's business model and market presence.

Paris takes legal action against Airbnb for publishing illegal rental advertisements, seeking $14 million in damages, highlighting the regulatory challenges faced by the company in different markets.

Airbnb introduced a new endowment fund aimed at providing hosts with a share of the IPO action.

Airbnb's share price more than doubled on its first day of public trading, marking a historic milestone for the company.

As of December 31, 2022, hosts on Airbnb have earned over $180 billion all-time, showcasing the significant economic impact of the platform.

By June 30, 2023, there had been over 1.5 billion guest arrivals through Airbnb.