Airbnb, in continued collaboration with the Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, has officially launched India’s first Airbnb Entrepreneurship Academy in Goa. The launch event, held in the presence of Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Goa, and Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager of Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, marks a significant milestone in the promotion of homestay tourism in the state.
This initiative aligns with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Airbnb and the Department of Tourism, Goa, aimed at enhancing hospitality entrepreneurship across urban and rural areas. The Academy aims to foster inclusivity by introducing individuals from diverse and underrepresented communities to hosting on Airbnb. It seeks to empower participants by equipping them with essential tools and knowledge to start their hosting journey.
So far, 25 homestay owners have…

















