Airbnb Hosts across India gear up to welcome cricket fans from around the world for the upcoming Cricket World Cup
- Airbnb data highlights a surge in searches for stays in India ahead of the upcoming cricket world cup.
- Searches on Airbnb for Ahmedabad increased by over 4,000 percent for the much anticipated India and Pakistan match.
- Fans from the United Kingdom top the list of international guests looking to travel to India during the tournament, followed by Australia and New Zealand.
- Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Lucknow and Kolkata witnessed a surge in searches for stays during the tournament dates.
- Travelling cricket fans create economic opportunities for the local Hosts.
The countdown is on as India prepares to host the highly anticipated Cricket World Cup.
The tournament, which kicks off on 5 October, across 10 cities provides new and existing Airbnb Hosts an unmissable opportunity to roll out their welcome mats for stays during the event and showcase the epitome of Indian hospitality.
Recent Airbnb data reveals that there has been a surge in searches for stays in India during the tournament days, marking the country as the go to destination for ardent cricket fans from all over the world.1 Leading the pack are fans from the United Kingdom, followed by supporters from Australia and New Zealand. This fanfare truly establishes the cricket world cup as a global sports marvel.2
In the light of the much awaited match between India and Pakistan on October 14, Airbnb saw an over 4000 percent surge in searches for accommodations in Ahmedabad, the host city, for check-ins on that date. This meteoric rise underscores the unmatched enthusiasm and passion that fans share for the sport.3
It’s not just about the games, the influx of international travellers offers a significant economic boost to the local Hosts. Cricket aficionados don’t just come for the matches, they also immerse themselves in the local culture, cuisines and experiences, bringing valuable economic opportunities to the Airbnb Host community.
Based on searches made on Airbnb in H1 2023 (1 January – 30 June 2023) for check-ins during the tournament period, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Pune, Lucknow and Kolkata emerged as the hotspots for cricket driven tourism.4
Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, Airbnb’s General Manager, India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong and Taiwan said, “It’s heartening to see that the spirit of cricket, combined with the warmt
