AirBedandBreakfast (Airbnb) started in 2008 with three talented (albeit broke) designers in San Francisco named Brian Chesky (current CEO), Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia. They had plenty of space to share, so they decided to host travelers who were searching for someplace to stay. This endeavor began as a way for them to be able to pay their rent. So, during the fall of 2007, they started charging veritable strangers 80 bucks a night just to sleep on air mattresses on the floor of their apartment because all the local hotels had been sold out for a major design festival.
Fast forward to today when millions of savvy travelers and potential hosts alike are creating free Airbnb.com accounts so that they can create a listing for their space or book some of the most unique accommodations worldwide. It has truly become a community that has been built upon the basic premise of sharing. Airbnb.com doesn’t own any of the properties listed and only profits from a commission from each booking.
Yes, it’s a business that has rapidly expanded its operations into numerous foreign markets. However, some who oppose the idea have tried to say that it was somehow at the expense of our precious environment. Is that true? No, it’s not and a study aimed at determining if Airbnb.com is environmentally friendly has proven it. According to a Cleantech Group (CTG), the newest Airbnb sustainable tourism model is responsible for conserving our natural resources even in the face of the increased number of overall travelers worldwide having more memorable trips every day.
What is airbnb.com?
It’s basically a worldwide platform for accommodation rentals that just keeps on growing by leaps and bounds. In fact, the company had a whopping 14,384 employees as of 2020, which includes some very talented software developers and engineers, and even some data scientists. And their mobile Web experience is providing a massive database of rental options with more photos than ever before for helping users to easily picture themselves in their chosen location.
Airbnb’s main goal is to make the art of sharing as safe, easy, and enjoyable as possible via the verification of listings and personal profiles. The company also maintains a smart messaging system for both guests and hosts to easily communicate with each other. Airbnb’s trusted platform also makes collecting and transferring payments super easy and dependable. And you can find out more about how their customers’ safety is their #1 concern in the Trust and Safety Center.
What are the different home rental property types?
With Airbnb.com, you can find beach houses, cabins, and all kinds of vacation rentals, unique houses, and amazing experiences worldwide. Long gone are those days when it was a rental platform that allowed literally anyone to list their spare room or just any old property. Today, as a wildly successful marketplace for online accommodations, it has expanded its services to include several new and improved offerings like Airbnb Luxe, Airbnb Plus, and Airbnb.com for Work. So, here are their new accommodation tiers:
1. Airbnb.com (Classic)
This tier includes the following choices:
A. The entire place
B. A private room
C. A shared room
2. Instant Book – (for last-minute accommodation bookings)
3. Superhosts (for a guaranteed awesome experience)
4. Airbnb.com for Work (for business travelers)
5. Airbnb.com Plus (verified for top quality)
6. Airbnb.com Luxe (for 2,000 spectacular destination homes)
Do they have an app?
Yes, Airbnb.com launched a free mobile app for travelers and hosts alike that now makes everything from travel itineraries to visitor hosting accessible on the go. It’s also brought about a complete reimagination of Airbnb’s Android and iOS apps, emphasizing new hospitality standards on the host side. And, all this mobile tech progress is thanks to Chip Conley, the company’s new head of hospitality.
Can you become a host/rent your house on Airbnb?
Yes, possibly you can since having an Airbnb business gives guests a place to stay within your home. And Airbnb.com rentals give your guests that homey feel as opposed to staying in a hotel, plus it’s a good way for you to get some extra income. This is especially true if you have plenty of space or even unused rooms in your house. In addition, some homeowners, who are often traveling, rent out their entire homes if they’re going to be out of town, allowing them to get extra income while having someone there to watch their homes when they’re not there.
Customer Support
Airbnb.com offers 24/7 support in 11 different languages at 1 (844) 234-2500 plus they answer some of the most common questions in their Help Center. This is where you can easily learn a great deal more about finding places to stay and making payment for your reservation. It also provides info about what hosting a place to stay means and even info about hosting an experience and what it can mean to your guests. Their global community support team can also help you with:
~ A Million Dollar Host Guarantee,
~ Insurance programs for both guest experiences and host homes,
~ Rebooking assistance,
~ Refunds,
~ Reimbursements.