The FIFA World Cup transit test: Can trains and buses win over North America's car-loving fans?The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America presents a major opportunity for public transport. Operators aim to attract fans to trains and bus...
03 Jun, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
No WiFi, no proper roads: In Rishikesh, architect brothers built a Harry Potter-inspired mud house, complete with jungle trails and Ganga viewsA magical mud house in Rishikesh, inspired by Harry Potter's Hagrid's hut, offers a unique escape from urban life. Built by architect broth...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
The world is becoming training data for AI, for which everyone is unprotectedPronto, a home services startup, is facing criticism for using body-camera footage from workers inside customers’ homes to train AI and rob...
29 May, 2026, 11.20 PM 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
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky says these two types of employees will struggle most as AI reshapes workplaces, says 'I don't think managers...'Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky believes the real threat to young professionals isn't AI itself, but failing to adapt. He warns that pure people ma...
08 May, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
From Rs 1-cr London job to cleaning apartments: Indian woman says how losing her job title helped her rediscover herselfA former high-earning executive in London, Shweta Desai, found her identity shaken after relocating to Australia and taking a job cleaning ...
07 May, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Plates, bottles, dirt everywhere: Airbnb host goes viral after guests leave behind shocking messAn Airbnb host went viral after showcasing a property left in a shocking state of disarray by guests. The video revealed extensive trash, l...
19 Apr, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Indian women hosts collectively earned over Rs 200 crore in 2023, says AirbnbThe company said Goa, Bengaluru, Delhi, Pune, Dehradun and Jaipur were the most preferred domestic destinations by its female guests in 202...
05 Mar, 2024, 10.48 PM IST
Guests invited by Christina Aguilera to join her for an Airbnb stay in Las VegasChristina Aguilera, an American actress and singer–songwriter is in the midst of a new Las Vegas show. She is inviting guests for a two-nig...
21 Feb, 2024, 08.07 PM IST
Airbnb Nightmare: Harrowing tale of guests leaving host homeless with over $300,000 in damagesA pregnant San Francisco woman on social media recently recounted a distressing encounter with an Airbnb guest. This experience resulted in...
21 Oct, 2023, 10.32 PM 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 hosts are sick of Airbnb, tooAirbnb hosts have become increasingly disillusioned with the platform and its disrespectful guests.
21 Sep, 2022, 05.01 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 had direct economic impact of around $150 million in India in 2018Founded in 2008, Airbnb's accommodation marketplace provides access to over 6 million unique places to stay in nearly 100,000 cities and 19...
08 Jul, 2019, 05.00 PM IST
Airbnb has had incredible growth among Indian guests and hosts: Nathan BlecharczykWith 4.5 mn properties across 81,000 cities and over 300 million guests, Airbnb is now looking at its next phase of growth that will catapu...
27 Feb, 2018, 09.33 AM IST
Airbnb facilitating intra-BRICS travel: ReportAirbnb stated travel and tourism is set to reach 10% of global GDP in 2017, and Airbnb is bringing economic benefits of tourism to communit...
05 Sep, 2017, 04.58 PM IST