Airbnb operates a global marketplace for places to stay, activities, and travel-related services offered by hosts. Guests use the platform to book homes and other accommodations, discover experiences, and arrange services connected to a trip or local stay. The company provides search, booking, payments, messaging, trust, identity, and support systems for both guests and hosts. Its business is built around enabling individuals and professional operators to list distinctive inventory while giving travelers alternatives to traditional hotels and packaged tourism.