Airbnb has launched Goa Insider’s Guide featuring unique homes and local insights which encourages travelers to ‘Live There’. With the help of this guide, travelers will get an opportunity to explore unique homes ranging from 400 year old Portuguese villas to stunning designer contemporary homes, as well as unique ideas for travelers to authentically experience Goa ‘Like Locals’.
Goa has seen a 19.5 per cent increase in domestic and international visitors to over 6.3 million tourists, according to Goa tourism’s 2016 statistics. “Goa has fast become one of our key markets, and the exponential growth we have seen in the state is a testimony to the growing inclination of travelers to explore destinations on their own terms,” Amanpreet Bajaj, Country Manager, India, Airbnb, said.
Speaking on the launch of Airbnb Goa Insider’s Guide, Gauri Khan said: “Goa is characterized by a mix of unique Indo-Portuguese architectural influence, which tells visitors stories from past generations. With the launch of the Airbnb Goa Insider’s Guide, Airbnb is giving curious travelers the chance to soak in the experience of living like a local, by offering them unprecedented access to homes and heartswhich best embody the spirit of Goa.”
Airbnb has over 4000 listings in breathtaking locations across the state offering a wide variety of accommodation choices from apartments, to beach villas, to mansions whether you are travelling solo or with family and friends. Since 2015, Airbnb has witnessed phenomenal growth in Goa with: 515 per cent increase in the total number of nights booked and 259 per cent increase in the number of Homes on the platform in Goa.
