ABNB · Earnings call · 2026Q2T · Full report
Geographic Market Growth
Airbnb, Inc. · 2026-08-06 · Importance 41 · Surprise 48
Demand growth was positive across every region in Q2, with high-single-digit growth in North America and Europe. Europe showed a steady recovery from Middle East-related weakness in the first quarter, while Latin America grew approximately 20% and Asia-Pacific grew in the high teens. First-time booker growth was particularly strong in expansion markets such as India and Brazil. Management also reported renewed acceleration across core markets, including the U.S.
Key facts
- Nights and seats booked growth by region: high single-digit growth in North America and Europe, approximately 20% growth in Latin America, and high teens growth in Asia-Pacific.
- Among first-time bookers, the Gen Z cohort is growing the fastest.
- Expansion markets' net nights booked grew about twice as fast as core markets.
- U.S., France, U.K., and Australia all accelerated in growth in Q2 2026.