• Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky said he's not satisfied with the company's growth rate. • He said Airbnb is focusing on its core home rentals and its new services and experiences businesses. • Chesky has also said Airbnb plans to become an AI-first app.

Airbnb is growing a lot slower than it was just a few years ago, but CEO Brian Chesky is hopeful the company can turn it around.

The Airbnb cofounder and CEO discussed the company's growth rate during an interview on Tuesday at the Skift Global Forum conference, where Chesky appeared virtually.

Chesky was asked to address how the company's revenue growth has slowed over the past several years. Airbnb saw 40% revenue growth in 2022, 18% growth in 2023, and 12% growth in 2024. In the first quarter of 2025, its revenue grew 6% year-over-year.

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