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Airbnb Contributes INR 113 Billion to India’s GDP in 2024, Creating 111,000 Jobs: Oxford Economics Report, ETTravelWorld

Airbnb activity contributed INR 113 billion to India’s GDP in 2024, supporting approximately 111,000 jobs and generating INR 24 billion in wages, according to new research by Oxford Economics commissioned by Airbnb.
Domestic travellers accounted for around 91 per cent of Airbnb guests in 2024, up from 79 per cent in 2019, reflecting the growing importance of India’s internal tourism market. Younger demographics and repeat travellers continue to fuel this demand. Among international visitors, the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia remained the top inbound markets.
Guest spending associated with Airbnb reached INR 112 billion in 2024, including accommodation and local services. On average, guests spent INR 11,000 daily beyond accommodation, with restaurants capturing INR 3,800 per INR 10,000 spent, followed by transport (INR 2,400), shopping (INR 2,100), arts and entertainment (INR 900) and groceries (INR 800).
Airbnb’s footprint accounted for 0.5 per cent of India’s travel and tourism GDP in 2024 and 0.2 per cent of tourism-related employment—equivalent to one in every 417 sector jobs. The platform’s impact extended beyond hospitality, adding INR 31 billion to transport and storage, INR 15 billion to agriculture, INR 13 billion to real estate and INR 12 billion to manufacturing.
Employment supported by Airbnb included 38,000 jobs in transport and storage, 19,600 in food and beverage services, 16,800 in wholesale and retail, and 10,700 in manufacturing. These roles generated INR 8.1 billion in transport and storage wages, INR 2.9 billion in manufacturing, and INR 2.6 billion in real estate.
Rural destinations also benefited, with non-urban gross booking value reaching 16 per cent of total GBV in 2024 and tripling since 2019.
James Lambert, Director of Economic Consulting Asia at Oxford Economics, said: “India’s tourism sector is driven by strong demand amongst domestic travellers. Airbnb is playing an important role by dispersing tourism benefits more widely, supporting local economies and small enterprises.”
Amanpreet Bajaj, Country Head – Airbnb India and Southeast Asia, added: “This report shows how domestic travel continues to fuel micro entrepreneurship, boost allied sectors, and support small businesses across emerging and lesser-known destinations. We are committed to supporting long-term, sustainable growth in partnership with governments and communities.”
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10 coastal areas in India where dolphins are commonly seen

Dolphin sightings in India
India’s extensive coastline is a haven for marine life, including various dolphin species like Indo-Pacific humpback, bottlenose, spinner, and Irrawaddy dolphins. These areas offer opportunities for boat safaris, cruises, and eco-tours to spot dolphins in their natural habitat
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Five Unseen Facets Of Vantara That Might Surprise You

Vantara, the most stunning animal sanctuary, harbours very significant qualities that are missed in a lot of the mainstream description. It doesn’t just save, it heals, it doesn’t only use science, it uses patience. Besides planting trees, doing unnoticed research, releasing rare animals, and even the wonders of the elephant hospital, Vantara’s story is further enriched by cross-border rescue. For those who are already familiar with Vantara, these five facts of its ecological ambition, innovation, and hope for the wild, might be quite surprising.
Non-Public Access Status
Vantara has currently been closed for the general public although open as a sanctuary and rescue centre conceptually. It’s more of a private rehab facility without regular visitor programmes with limited or no accessibility. Hence, the species recovery is free of the risk of them being disturbed or stressed by human crowds.
Global Sourcing Of Animals
Most of the animal acquisitions in Vantara are internationally sourced including rescued animals from abroad. This global sourcing allows for the infusion of genetic diversity and the sharing of conservation knowledge between countries, which in turn benefits the local species.
Advanced Veterinary And Speciality Care
The facility is the home of the most complete medical infrastructure, such as MRI, CT scans, hydrotherapy pools, hyperbaric oxygen chambers and a specially designed elephant hospital, which are usually very sparse in the rescue centres in India. Thus with the help of these resources, the animals that are badly injured and old get treatments that they had earlier been deprived of locally, thus their quality of life is improved.
Conservation Breeding And Species Revival
Vantara is actively working on the breeding programme to save the certain animals from the risk of extinction – cheetah, slender loris, vultures and Great Indian Bustard. It mainly focuses on the restoration of their natural habitat, scientific studies and reintroduction through partnering with the government and other international organisations.
Recognition And Awards For Welfare
Vantara has been the winner of the prestigious Prani Mitra National Award in the corporate category by the Animal Welfare Board of India which is a great occasion and a very high recognition of the efforts made by the organisation in the animal protection and conservation sector. This kind of endorsement helps in garnering prestige, expert collaborators and high standards for animal care all over India.
Harmony Between Nature And Human
Vantara is not simply one of the rescue centers for wild animals but a reminder to us all of the possibilities that exist within nature, the reparation of lost habitats and the transformation of compassion into action. Their activities in restoring the macaw Spix to its natural home, lovingly caring for hundreds of elephants and helping the return of healthy ecosystems are proof that human hands can be the healers of nature’s wounds. From every seedling that is planted, to every creature nurtured and every species brought back to life, Vantara is not just saving the beautiful world but flourishing it as well.
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The most isolated and beautiful islands in India for offbeat adventures

Tillanchong Island (Nicobar Islands)
Ever heard of Tillanchong? If not, you must know that this is India’s one of the least explored islands in the Nicobar group. The island is mostly uninhabited, protected and is home to dense forests, volcanic hills, and rare wildlife. Access here is heavily restricted.
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