At first, there’s no obvious way to enter the room from inside. But in a follow-up video, Brittney discovers a hidden door disguised as part of a closet. By sliding a section over, she reveals the ...

The first part of the name “Airbnb” originates from the concept of an “air mattress.” The company’s foundation story starts ...

Airbnb has gone from renting out a single air mattress to a marketplace of more than seven million short-term rental properties across 220 countries in just over a decade. The global travel ...

Long before Airbnb persuaded strangers to sleep in one ... Here's how they turned their idea to rent out an air mattress into a business that has the hotel industry running scared.

Editor's note: Insider has verified the income generated from the Airbnb with documentation I ... To locate the perfect bed — a firm mattress with a soft pillow top — I climbed into beds ...

Each guest paid $80 to stay on the air mattress. One guest, Amol, was another designer who actually helped Joe and Brian on their presentations. "Being one of the first Airbnb guests feels like ...