Airbnb’s announces new Bengaluru tech hub plans

Airbnb is all poised to make a fresh investment in India by opening a new technology hub in Bengaluru, the tech capital of the country. Airbnb’s new Bengaluru tech hub is expected to create skilled jobs for the local populace. The global travel & tourism major plans to hire a few hundred resources in the earlier stages; and plans to expand its India footprint in the future.

With the new tech hub, Airbnb will continue with its focus on capacity building for a diverse workforce that matches global standards. It aims to capitalize on the tech-savvy talent pool that Bengaluru offers to drive disruptive innovation in the travel & tourism industry.

Ari Balogh, Airbnb’s CTO, said that the new tech hub provides an opportunity for Airbnb to make use of Bengaluru’s and India’s leading tech talent. Their primary intent with this project is evolving the technical foundations of the travel & tourism ecosystem in India, and also providing an exceptional experience for customers on the Airbnb platform.

He added that Airbnb as a platform is committed to serving a diverse range of stakeholders and the global community. They are always looking forward to investing in communities around the world and creating employment for locals.

Amanpreet Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager for India, Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, said that they are committed to working with the government and all stakeholders to build economic growth and create a resilient market for tourism to attract direct investment. Invest India’s CEO and MD Deepak Bagla, welcomed Airbnb’s announcement by noting that India will again become an attractive destination for global travelers as the pandemic restrictions are lifted.

So, the new tech hub by Airbnb is Bengaluru is perfectly timed and will be a star addition to the Indian tourism industry. The innovative minds of India will be able to exercise their talents, and the experience brought forward by Airbnb will enable a massive leap in the sector.