- Airbnb India bookings rise 60 percent.
- First-time India bookers double in Q2.
- The revenue rises 17 percent globally.
"This quarter’s performance reinforces Airbnb’s strong growth in India,” said Amanpreet Singh Bajaj, Airbnb's country head for India and Southeast Asia. “We’re particularly encouraged by the growth in first-time guests, reflecting the increasing appeal of Airbnb as more Indian travelers seek unique stays and more meaningful ways to experience destinations. As we continue to grow, we’ll keep investing in our host community and building an even better experience for guests in India and beyond.”
Worldwide, Airbnb beat market expectations in the second quarter. Revenue rose 17 percent year over year to $3.6 billion, while gross booking value increased 16 percent to $27.2 billion. Nights and seats booked rose 10 percent to 148.3 million. Net income rose to $816 million from $642 million a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA increased 21 percent to $1.26 billion, with a 35 percent margin.
First-time booker growth worldwide rose to 11 percent, its fastest pace in four years. India, Brazil and Japan were among the markets with strong growth. App bookings
increased 23 percent year over year and made up 64 percent of total nights booked, up from 59 percent a year earlier.
FIFA also helped drive growth. During the 2026 tournament, Airbnb hosted millions of guest arrivals as an official Tournament Supporter, including many first-time users. More than 150,000 homes in host cities were listed on Airbnb for the first time.
The company is also moving beyond its usual homestay business. Supply of Experiences grew nearly 80 percent year over year in the second quarter, while Airbnb added thousands of boutique and independent hotels in more than 20 destinations.
Airbnb expects third-quarter revenue of $4.69 billion to $4.77 billion. That would be a 15 to 17 percent increase from a year earlier. GBV is expected to grow in the mid-teens. Adjusted EBITDA is also expected to rise, while its margin could fall slightly due to the timing of investments.
A recent Airbnb report found that India’s Gen Z travelers are taking more frequent, shorter and more personalized trips.
