Maharashtra and New Delhi top the hospitality index

Airbnb’s Annual Hospitality Index ranks Maharashtra as the most hospitable state, and New Delhi as the most hospitable city. The study is based on the number of five-star reviews in particular states around the country as a part of the global research at locations with over 500 trips in the last 12 months.

Amanpreet Bajaj, country manager, Airbnb, India, said, “Hospitality is something which is intrinsic to Indian culture. Cultural, gastronomical and geographical elements come together in each location to offer something unique to travellers.

The people to people connection enabled by technology is what makes these destinations a treasure trove for experience seeking travellers who return home with amazing stories and fulfilling experiences on Airbnb.”

Airbnb India Hospitality Index:

Most hospitable states: Maharashtra, Goa, Delhi, Karnataka and Kerala are the top five states when it comes to hospitality, with the highest number of five-star reviews from guests

Maharashtra wins with maximum hospitality: Maharashtra is the most hospitable state with the highest absolute number of five-star rated trips of the top five states

Most hospitable cities: New Delhi leads the charts as the most hospitable city in the country, followed closely by Jaipur, Cochin and Mumbai

Hospitality success ratio: Delhi sees the highest rate of success in terms of extending hospitality that is a class apart, with close to 80 per cent of reviewed trips in Delhi-NCR receiving a five-star rating

Beyond the top five: Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu closely follow behind the top five states in the hospitality index