New Delhi: Online accommodation platform Airbnb said on Friday that it has witnessed a 30 per cent increase in bookings from Indian guests for the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Beyond Paris, Indian travelers are also exploring other places in France such as Nice, Aubervilliers, Colombes and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Airbnb said in a statement, citing data from bookings made by Indian guests between January 1 2023 and March 31, 2024, for stays in the host cities and their surroundings during the period of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
These areas, including key Olympic venues such as Colombes (field hockey) and Chateauroux (shooting event), along with cities hosting football matches such as Saint-Etienne, Lyon, Nantes, Nice and Bordeaux, are seeing strong interest, he added. .
Airbnb said travelers from more than 160 countries and regions have already booked stays on its platform during the sporting event.
The Paris Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
As of March 31, 2024, nights booked during the dates of the Olympic Games are more than five times higher than in the Paris region at the same time a year ago, he added.
Paris remains the most searched city on the platform, with a nearly 40 percent increase in active listings in the region, ensuring wide availability for guests.
In terms of booking growth, Asian countries are in the rankings, Airbnb said, adding that it has witnessed the largest increase in travelers from India, mainland China, Hong Kong (SAR) and Japan.
India alone witnessed a roughly 30 percent increase in bookings for stays in and around Paris during the games, Airbnb said.
"The increase in bookings for Paris reflects an exciting trend among Indian travelers, who are increasingly planning trips around iconic sporting events such as the Olympic Games, demonstrating their growing appetite for unique and global experiences," said the director Airbnb overview for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong. and Taiwan, said Amanpreet Bajaj.
He further said: "Interestingly, while Paris remains a top destination, these travelers are also venturing beyond the traditional tourist hotspots to explore cities like Saint-Denis and Bordeaux for their favorite sports."
Beyond Paris, Indian travelers are also exploring other places in France such as Nice, Aubervilliers, Colombes and Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, Airbnb said in a statement, citing data from bookings made by Indian guests between January 1 2023 and March 31, 2024, for stays in the host cities and their surroundings during the period of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
These areas, including key Olympic venues such as Colombes (field hockey) and Chateauroux (shooting event), along with cities hosting football matches such as Saint-Etienne, Lyon, Nantes, Nice and Bordeaux, are seeing strong interest, he added. .
Airbnb said travelers from more than 160 countries and regions have already booked stays on its platform during the sporting event.
The Paris Olympic Games will be held from July 26 to August 11, 2024.
As of March 31, 2024, nights booked during the dates of the Olympic Games are more than five times higher than in the Paris region at the same time a year ago, he added.
Paris remains the most searched city on the platform, with a nearly 40 percent increase in active listings in the region, ensuring wide availability for guests.
In terms of booking growth, Asian countries are in the rankings, Airbnb said, adding that it has witnessed the largest increase in travelers from India, mainland China, Hong Kong (SAR) and Japan.
India alone witnessed a roughly 30 percent increase in bookings for stays in and around Paris during the games, Airbnb said.
"The increase in bookings for Paris reflects an exciting trend among Indian travelers, who are increasingly planning trips around iconic sporting events such as the Olympic Games, demonstrating their growing appetite for unique and global experiences," said the director Airbnb overview for India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong. and Taiwan, said Amanpreet Bajaj.
He further said: "Interestingly, while Paris remains a top destination, these travelers are also venturing beyond the traditional tourist hotspots to explore cities like Saint-Denis and Bordeaux for their favorite sports."
