'Playing the long game': Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky eyes India as one of firm's biggest global markets
International 21 May, 2026

'Playing the long game': Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky eyes India as one of firm's biggest global markets

Business To Business, New York, 21st May, 2026:  Airbnb will continue investing in India as part of its long-term growth strategy, with the country emerging as one of its fastest-growing global markets, according to co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky.
Speaking to PTI at Airbnb’s headquarters, Chesky said the company sees strong long-term potential in India, driven by a growing middle class, increasing domestic travel and a travel-oriented Gen Z population.
He said Airbnb intends to “play the long game” in India by continuing to invest in the country and its community ecosystem.
Chesky added that India is among the markets he expects to grow the fastest and could eventually become one of Airbnb’s largest global markets.
The comments reflect increasing interest among global travel and technology companies in India’s expanding tourism and digital consumer economy.

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