87% of Indian Gen Z prefer short trips & weekend breaks over long vacations: ReportThe tourism sector is undergoing a dynamic shift as a preference for trips that last under a week, with weekend breaks and short getaways d...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
India is the future and will be one of the biggest markets for us: Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyAirbnb is significantly expanding its presence in India, driven by a large Gen Z population and the potential of AI. The company aims to be...
21 May, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
'Playing the long game': Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky eyes India as one of firm's biggest global marketsAirbnb is committed to a long-term strategy in India, a rapidly growing market. CEO Brian Chesky highlighted significant investments planne...
21 May, 2026, 05.47 PM IST
'No GPS, no pilot, no cloud': How an Indian drone startup using 'physical AI' reached 'Sam Altman-led' Y Combinator after Shark Tank India crashTwo years after their dramatic Shark Tank India pitch where their drone nearly crashed, Vecros founders Prem Sai and Rajashree Devta have m...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Every rupee saved in supply chain costs goes back to customers: Zepto's Aadit Palicha at YC Startup SchoolZepto aims to be India's top grocery delivery platform in the next four to five years. Cofounder Aadit Palicha believes this success could ...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
From UP to Y Combinator: The rise & rise of Harshita AroraHarshita Arora has become the youngest general partner at Y Combinator. From a self-taught coder, she built a cryptocurrency app and cofoun...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.13 AM IST
Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora joins General Catalyst board as cofounder David Fialkow steps downGeneral Catalyst has appointed Palo Alto Networks CEO Nikesh Arora as its first lead independent director. Arora, a prominent tech operator...
14 Apr, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Maharashtra emerges as event tourism hub, Airbnb report flags surge in travel demandMaharashtra's travel scene is changing. Concerts, sports, and festivals are bringing more visitors. People are staying longer and spending ...
26 Mar, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Airbnb supported 1.11 lakh jobs in India in 2024, contributed Rs 2,400 cr in wages: ReportAirbnb's presence in India significantly boosted the economy in 2024, supporting 1.11 lakh jobs and contributing Rs 2,400 crore in wages. G...
09 Sep, 2025, 09.52 AM IST
Airbnb supported 1.11 lakh jobs in India in 2024, contributed Rs 2,400 cr in wages: ReportAirbnb's presence in India significantly boosted the economy in 2024, supporting 1.11 lakh jobs and contributing Rs 2,400 crore in wages. G...
08 Sep, 2025, 04.26 PM IST
‘India is a long game; over time, it will become one of the biggest markets for us,’ says Airbnb CEO Brian CheskyAirbnb is heavily investing in India, anticipating significant growth driven by Gen Z and millennial travelers. While not yet a top market,...
14 May, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Airbnb's package for India's economy has Rs 7,200 cr, 85,000 jobsA report by Oxford Economics reveals that Airbnb has contributed over Rs 7,200 crore to India's GDP and supported 85,000 jobs in 2022. Desp...
03 Oct, 2023, 05.49 PM IST
Airbnb contributed $320 million to the Indian economy in 2019: Oxford EconomicsThe report explores the total economic impact of Airbnb in India between 2015 and 2019. According to the report, between 2015 and 2019, Air...
11 Aug, 2020, 08.23 PM IST
Economic impact of Airbnb in India stood at $320 million in 2019: ReportIndia's tourism economy is one of the largest in Asia-Pacific (APAC) in terms of spending, with its growth having accelerated significantly...
11 Aug, 2020, 04.40 PM IST
Airbnb unveils Plus Homes in IndiaAirbnb Plus Homes are currently available in over 41 cities across the globe.
22 Feb, 2019, 07.26 PM IST
Airbnb betting on 'Airbnb for Work' for driving growth in IndiaListings on Airbnb in India have grown by 115% year-on-year to more than 35,000, with the domestic segment (Indians travelling within India...
17 Aug, 2018, 10.40 AM IST
Total addressable travel market in India will be $40 billion by 2020: Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder, AirbnbWorld’s largest marketplace for accommodation Airbnb sees India as a $40 billion travel market by 2020.
05 May, 2016, 11.54 AM IST