for travel at any cost has ebbed, and guests are now far more budget conscious, scrambling for last-minute bookings that span a shorter stay.which has been propped up by still robust travel demand. And those reaping the fruits are the company's three cofounders: Brian Chesky, Nathan Blecharczyk, and Joe Gebbia.
Bloomberg Billionaires Index.Blecharczyk and Gebbia saw comparatively modest gains at $3.7 billion and $3 billion, respectively — but they're still on Bloomberg's list of the top 500 richest people in the world. Blecharczyk is worth 60% more this year, taking his net worth to about $10 billion, while Gebbia's wealth climbed by 50% to hit $9 billion.