Airbnb shares surged nearly 15% after the company raised its annual revenue growth forecast, citing resilient global travel demand and AI-driven efficiency. Better-than-expected quarterly revenue and lower customer-support costs reinforced investor confidence despite ongoing Middle East tensions.

Airbnb said it's seeing strong demand "across all regions", contributing to the company's better-than-expected forecast.

The short-term rental company now expects full-year revenue growth of at least mid-teens, up from its prior outlook of low- to mid-teens