Extraordinary impact by extraordinary Indians
Extraordinary impact by extraordinary Indians
Meet the hosts from across India who upskilled through the Airbnb Academy and are creating real impact on India’s tourism
Meet the hosts from across India who upskilled through the Airbnb Academy and are creating real impact on India’s tourism
Empowering everyday Indians through hosting
Across India, Airbnb is investing in people, giving aspiring and existing hosts the tools, training and mentorship to build thriving homestays. In partnership with state tourism departments, NGOs and local organisations, our programmes help turn spare rooms into income-generating opportunities for local communities.
Our flagship Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy in Goa, the first of its kind in India, empowers new homestay entrepreneurs with skills in hospitality, business fundamentals and sustainable hosting, with a focus on women and rural/hinterland communities. Every host we support becomes a micro-entrepreneur, every home a gateway to India’s tourism future, and every guest helps circulate value deeper into local communities.
Meet the hosts
Everyday Indians are opening their doors and contributing positively to India’s tourism. Meet the hosts whose stories reflect the heart of community-powered tourism.
Everyday Indians are opening their doors and contributing positively to India’s tourism. Meet the hosts whose stories reflect the heart of community-powered tourism.
Host in Uttarakhand
Babita
Before the Airbnb academy training, we were running a homestay without really knowing how. Airbnb taught us important skills like how to register, how to host, and how to share our culture. It gave me the confidence to grow my small idea into a livelihood for my family and others.
Hosts in Goa
Agnelo & Hazel
We went in unsure, but those three days of training changed everything — from how we welcome guests to how we set a room. It gave us the confidence and conviction we needed to grow as hosts.
Host in Meghalaya
Anne
Every guest is a new chapter in the book of life. Hosting has opened my world, taught me to stay open-minded, and shown me how deeply people can connect when a home becomes a place of learning and comfort.
Host in Tamil Nadu
Ranjini
Hosting makes life exciting. Every day brings new people, new stories, and new learnings. Seeing guests feel renewed and at home here is what keeps us going.
A partner in India’s tourism future
India’s tourism vision aims for sustainable, inclusive growth. Airbnb supports these goals by enabling micro-entrepreneurs, decentralising tourism income to smaller towns, and nurturing skills that last a lifetime. Our hosts are living proof of the power of policy and private sector partnerships.
India’s tourism vision aims for sustainable, inclusive growth. Airbnb supports these goals by enabling micro-entrepreneurs, decentralising tourism income to smaller towns, and nurturing skills that last a lifetime. Our hosts are living proof of the power of policy and private sector partnerships.
Hon’ble Minister for TourismGovernment of Goa
Hon’ble Minister for Tourism | Government of Goa
Shri Rohan Khaunte
This initiative presents an excellent opportunity for Goa to leverage its unique cultural and natural assets while empowering local communities. By equipping residents with the skills to operate homestays, we are not only fostering economic growth but also advancing regenerative tourism and women’s empowerment.
Our impact in India
Airbnb is more than just a travel booking platform. Since 2012, we have contributed significantly to India’s economic and social growth where both hosts and guests have generated substantial benefits for the nation and local communities.
