Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky meets Modi to discuss business
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"Today, I had the pleasure to meet Prime Minister Modi and discuss bringing more visitors from the Airbnb community to India. Nearly 9 million people visit India every year, and we think we can help India eventually double this number," said his Facebook post.
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He added that the company hopes to create hundreds of thousands of host entrepreneurs, including 50,000 over the next 2 years.
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He added that in 10 years, India will be one of the largest communities worldwide, adding that his visit was as good as he could have imagined.
“India is a truly magical place, and with a major emphasis on community and family, it is perfect for fostering Airbnb's mission to create belonging anywhere,” Chesky added.
(Image source: Facebook)
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