John Kim

HomeAway, Inc. operates as an online marketplace for the vacation rental industry. The firm offers vacation rentals are fully furnished, privately owned residential properties, including homes, condominiums, villas and cabins, that property owners and managers rent to the public on a nightly, weekly or monthly basis. Its marketplace brings travelers seeking vacation rentals online with the property owners and managers of vacation rental properties located around the world. The company was founded by Brian H. Sharples and Carl G. Shepherd in February 2005 and is headquartered in Austin, TX.

Part of Expedia Group, Inc., HomeAway UK Ltd. is a private company that helps people find holiday homes through its platform VRBO UK. HomeAway is based in London, UK and was founded in 1996. With over 2 million rentals worldwide and 19+ million reviews, customers can easily find and book their ideal holiday home. The British company provides secure online payment and 24/7 customer service.