Booking Holdings Is Almost as Big as Airbnb in Homes

Rental Scale-Up·Published Feb 19, 2026·Growth & Marketing
Summary

Booking.com's homes business is approaching Airbnb's scale in room nights, signaling a shift in the STR landscape. The platform is highly profitable and institutionalized loyalty programs like Genius. As Airbnb expands beyond accommodation with services and a focus on lifestyle, hosts need to understand these evolving platform dynamics to maximize their revenue and visibility.

Key takeaway
Insight

Booking.com's non-hotel volume is roughly 80-85% of Airbnb’s total nights.

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