Airbnb looks to create 50,000 entrepreneurs in India over next 2 years
Brian Chesky further said, India is transformative. I look forward to working with PM Modi to share Indias magic with our community around the world.
Airbnb is looking to create 50,000 host entrepreneurs in India over the next 2 years. Brian Chesky, Co-founder and CEO of Airbnb who met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that the company's goal is to create 50,000 host entrepreneurs in India over the next 2 years.
He further said, “India is transformative. I look forward to working with PM Modi to share India's magic with our community around the world.”
The company on Monday launched its 'Trips' platform in India, giving a chance to customers to book specially curated local experiences.
Chesky announced its launch with a fashion show by designers Shantanu and Nikhil here on Sunday night.
After being announced in Los Angeles last year, the service was launched in 12 cities, including Detroit, London, Paris, Nairobi, Tokyo, Seoul and San Francisco.
In India, it begins with 15 bookable local experiences.
"I'm excited to launch India Trips as we've handpicked unique experiences, designed and led by locals, to reflect the diversity and variety of the city," Chesky said in a statement.
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