Women hosts listed on Airbnb India earned Rs 16 million in 2020

The company estimates that among the four million hosts globally, over 55 percent or more than two million hosts on its platform, are women.

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March 04, 2021 / 18:37 IST

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Women hosts listed on Airbnb India collectively earned over Rs 16 million in 2020, the company said on March 4. Also, over 27 percent of all hosts who had signed up to the platform between March 2020 and February 2021 were women, the online firm said.

Since the coronavirus pandemic struck, a total of 1,80,000 women globally began hosting with each only one listing, and these women earned over $600 million. The firm estimated that among the four million hosts globally, over 55 percent or more than two million hosts, are women on its platform.

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In India, the largest number of women hosts on Airbnb are in Goa, followed by Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru.

"Women hosts play a significant role in the travel and tourism sector across the world and in India, and indeed, are driving the future of travel. More women than men are Airbnb hosts globally, and we are committed to increase the share of India hosts that are women each year. In addition, our community partnerships are aimed at economically empowering and creating opportunities for women across India," LiveMint quoted general manager - Airbnb India Amanpreet Singh Bajaj as saying.

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