Government signs MoU with AirBnB to promote tourism

PANAJI: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed by the Union ministry of tourism with AirBnB to promote India as a most sought-after high-potential tourism destination.
The MoU signed in the presence of Union tourism minister G Kishan Reddy aims to underscore the cultural significance of India's heritage properties and encourage travellers to embark on immersive journeys through the country's diverse heritage.
“Homestay accommodations offer travellers a personalised, immersive and rooted-in-culture travel experience. We are delighted to partner with Airbnb, whose global reach will provide enhanced visibility to India’s unique and varied accommodation offerings and enable travellers an opportunity to experience our rich heritage first-hand. This partnership will contribute to the growth of inbound tourism, create economic opportunities for local communities and position India uniquely on the global tourism map,” said Reddy.