Airbnb has expanded through strategic acquisitions, enhancing its platform with innovative technology and personalized services. These moves have strengthened its market position, improved guest and host experiences, and fueled growth in the competitive travel industry.
Notable acquisitions
Here are Airbnb’s some notable acquisitions:
1. GamePlanner.AI – (Nov 2023) AI-powered platform focused on automating decision-making and enhancing travel planning.
2. Urbandoor – (Aug 2019) Corporate housing and serviced apartments platform, catering to extended business stays.
3. HotelTonight – (Mar 2019) Last-minute hotel booking platform, integrating short-notice accommodations into Airbnb’s portfolio.
4. Gaest.com – (Jan 2019) Marketplace for renting short-term meeting and event spaces, complementing Airbnb’s core offerings with business solutions.
5. Trooly – (Jun 2017) AI and machine learning for background checks, helping verify user identities and trustworthiness.
6. Luxury Retreats – (Feb 2017) High-end vacation rental services, expanding Airbnb’s offerings in the luxury travel segment.
7. Tilt – (Feb 2017) Peer-to-peer payments and social payment platform, adding group payment capabilities to Airbnb.
8. Accomable – (Nov 2017) Accessibility-focused travel platform, expanding Airbnb’s inclusivity by offering accommodations for people with disabilities.
9. Crashpadder – (Mar 2012) Peer-to-peer accommodation platform, acquired to boost Airbnb’s expansion into Europe.
10. NabeWise – (Jul 2012) Neighborhood review platform, adding local insights and community content to Airbnb’s listing information.
These acquisitions showcase how Airbnb has evolved and expanded its platform with different technologies and services over the years.
For more detailed insights, explore: Airbnb patent portfolio, List of Airbnb subsidiaries.
List of Airbnb Acquisition
| S. No. | Acquiree Name | Date | Price |
| 1 | Letting Cloud | Apr 11, 2023 | $200M |
| 2 | GamePlanner.AI | Nov 14, 2023 | – |
| 3 | Urbandoor | Aug 05, 2019 | – |
| 4 | CultureForce | Aug 01, 2019 | – |
| 5 | HotelTonight | Mar 07, 2019 | – |
| 6 | Gaest.com | Jan 25, 2019 | – |
| 7 | Luckey | Dec 11, 2018 | – |
| 8 | Koko | Nov 01, 2018 | – |
| 9 | AdBasis | Nov 16, 2017 | – |
| 10 | Accomable | Nov 16, 2017 | – |
| 11 | Trooly | Jun 16, 2017 | – |
| 12 | Deco Software | May 02, 2017 | – |
| 13 | Tilt | Feb 23, 2017 | – |
| 14 | Luxury Retreats | Feb 10, 2017 | $200M |
| 15 | Bold Financial Technologies | Nov 01, 2016 | – |
| 16 | Trip4real | Sep 19, 2016 | – |
| 17 | Minbox | May 01, 2016 | – |
| 18 | ChangeCoin | Apr 13, 2016 | – |
| 19 | Lapka | Sep 29, 2015 | – |
| 20 | Vamo | Sep 11, 2015 | – |
| 21 | Pencil Labs | Dec 02, 2014 | – |
| 22 | Localmind | Dec 01, 2012 | – |
| 23 | Fondu | Oct 03, 2012 | – |
| 24 | DailyBooth | Jul 24, 2012 | – |
| 25 | NabeWise | Jul 01, 2012 | – |
| 26 | Crashpadder | Mar 20, 2012 | – |
| 27 | Accoleo | Jun 01, 2011 | – |