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Airbnb to Boost Host Capacity: India Report
16.01.2024 - 10:13 / skift.com / Travel Podcast / Ranju Alex
In a bid to check overtourism, Airbnb will be working to enhance host capacity in lesser-explored destinations within Uttarakhand. The memorandum of understanding signed between Airbnb and the Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, looks to introduce lesser-explored destinations to tourists.
Responsible Travel Practices: Focusing on conserving Uttarakhand’s cultural heritage, natural beauty and traditions, the partnership aims to encourage responsible and mindful travel. The goal is to empower local communities and offer travelers enriching experiences.
Key Elements of the Agreement
Speaking earlier at the Skift India Travel Podcast, Airbnb’s general manager for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, had said, “Destination promotion is a big part of this partnership. We don’t want to just focus on India’s tourism hotspots but also work with underserved communities and regions, train people there so that we are able to position India on the global map holistically.”
According to an Oxford Economics research, Airbnb had contributed over $920 million (INR 72 billion) to India’s gross domestic product (GDP) and supported over 85,000 jobs in the country between April 2022-March 2023.
Marriott has introduced its Moxy brand to India with the unveiling of Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud. Ranju Alex, Area Vice President, South Asia, Marriott International, describes it as a “disruptive hotel experience,” blending the playful essence of Moxy Hotels with Bengaluru’s vibrant energy.
“As we continue to grow our portfolio of hotels, we take pride in the ability to stay true to ourselves and weave the playful nature of Moxy Hotels into the energy of Bengaluru with the opening of Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Cloud,” said Alex.
Speaking earlier to Skift about the Moxy launch, Alex had said, “It will be our 17th brand to launch in the region across markets such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai with an anticipated opening planned for the first quarter of 2024.”
Anuradha Venkatachalam, Hotel Manager, Moxy Bengaluru Airport Prestige Tech Cloud, sees Moxy Hotels as more than a brand, calling it a whole new vibe set to make waves in India’s hospitality scene.
Mumbai International Airport handled its highest-ever monthly traffic of 2023 with a little less than 5 million passengers in December. This reflects a growth of almost 13% compared to December 2022 and a 12% growth in passenger traffic compared to December 2019.
The highest passenger traffic movement in a single day for the month was observed on December 16 with 165,258 passengers.
In December 2023, the airport’s passenger distribution showcased a dominant 47% from the Middle East, followed by 28% from the Asia Pacific
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