Airbnb has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Tourism, Goa, to jointly promote Goa as one of the most sought-after high potential tourism destinations in India and around the world. The partnership is aimed at encouraging travel to unique destinations that are lesser-known and enabling economically regenerative community-led tourism in the state.
There will be a spotlight on unique properties that enable more domestic and international travelers to explore Goa like never before and uncover some hidden gems.
On the sidelines of the official launch of ‘Rediscover Goa’, a week-long celebration of Goa's vast cultural diversity beyond its beaches and dazzling nightlife, Airbnb and Goa Tourism Department have joined hands to scale homestay capacity across the state and provide support to Goan homestay hosts in delivering quality tourism experiences to guests, both domestic and international.
The announcement reflects the commitment of both parties to support the development of a sustainable tourism ecosystem in Goa, while highlighting current and upcoming tourism destinations in the state. By hosting knowledge sharing and training workshops for homestay hosts, the partnership will also enhance the potential of tourism to create jobs and sustainable livelihood opportunities for local communities.