Airbnb
30% profit, break-even in 1 year: Is leasing property for Airbnb India’s next big side hustle? Hyderabad man reveals
Renting or leasing a property to run an Airbnb is often seen as the next big side hustle. But, what is the reality in India? Check out what a host said.
2 min read8 Sep 2026Rising Airbnb listings are squeezing homeowners’ rental returns
Airbnb once emerged as an alternative to traditional long-term leasing, where typical rental yields are stuck at a mere 2–4%. But as listings surged across the country, that premium is beginning to disappear.
6 min read25 Aug 2026Quote of the day by Brian Chesky: ‘Build something that 100 people love, not something that 1 million people just…'
Brian Chesky's quote teaches that creating something deeply valued by a small group is more powerful than gaining superficial approval from millions. Genuine enthusiasm builds loyalty, trust and word-of-mouth growth, making strong customer relationships the foundation of long-term success.
2 min read8 Jun 2026Airbnb leases 46,000 sq ft for GCC in DLF Cyber City Gurugram
Airbnb will pay a monthly rent of around ₹61.53 lakh for a five-year tenure, with a 5% rent escalation annually
1 min read30 May 2026Is Airbnb’s long bet on India finally beginning to pay off?
India is still a tiny market for Airbnb 15 years after setting up shop here. But it is among its fastest growing regions, with booking surging 50% for two quarters in a row, driven largely by domestic travellers.
10 min read10 May 2026Can AI outperform humans? Airbnb chief Brian Chesky bets on bots, replaces one-third of customer service staff
Airbnb is leveraging AI for customer support, handling a third of requests in North America and planning global expansion. But can bots outperform humans? Here's what the company's chief has to say about it.
2 min read14 Feb 2026Vacation nightmare! Sonder guests left stranded as hotel firm abruptly went out of business after Marriott fallout
Vacation nightmare! Guests who checked in with Marriott hotels were left stranded, as the licensing deal with the rental company Sonder was terminated. Here's what people experienced.
2 min read12 Nov 2025At 26, Redditor boasts of leaving 9-to-5 job for homestay business with Airbnb, claims earnings almost doubled
A Reddit user shares his success story of running homestays business in Rajasthan. He claimed that he left his stable job to take up this new venture to be able to travel more.
2 min read3 Nov 2025Should you trust that five-star rating on Airbnb?
How to make sense of online customer reviews
3 min read14 Oct 2025US influencer slapped with $10,000 fine for taking selfie at California’s ‘invisible house’
The influencer also criticised the high-priced rental, saying the serene appearance didn’t match the experience.
1 min read18 Sep 2025Wait for it…
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