Key highlights from the announcement include:• Nearly 30% of Airbnb hosts in India are women, managing almost 35% of Guest Favourite listings in the country• Duo travel emerged as the most popular trip type amongst Indian female travelers, followed by small group trips• North Goa, Bengaluru, Gurugram, South Goa and Pune were the top-searched domestic destinations for Indian female travelers in 2025• Internationally, Dubai, London, Bangkok, Paris and Rome were among the top-searched destinations•
Emerging destinations such as Dakshina Kannada and Mathura saw ~50% year-on-year increase in bookings, while Kazbegi (Georgia) recorded over 100% YoY growthThe release also highlights Airbnb’s continued commitment to enabling women entrepreneurs through initiatives such as the Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy in Goa, with a dedicated focus on empowering women and supporting rural communities.
Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, Country Head, Airbnb India and Southeast Asia, shared that when women host and travel, they not only build successful businesses but also strengthen local economies and communities, creating opportunity that extends far beyond individual household
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