Airbnb Teams Up with Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday for Playful ‘Trust the Host’ Campaign
Bollywood duo bring humour and charm to Airbnb’s latest ad emphasising thoughtful hosting over formal check-in rituals
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Global travel platform Airbnb has collaborated with actors Kartik Aaryan and Ananya Panday in a new campaign that highlights the warmth and personal touch of great stays. The film centres around the theme “Trust the Host,” reminding viewers that memorable experiences begin with hosts who care, not with formal check-in counters.
The campaign opens with Aaryan reading what sounds like a heartfelt love note — complete with chocolates and candles — only for Panday to misinterpret it as a romantic gesture. The twist comes when Aaryan quips “Imma jooooking” and reveals he’s actually preparing his home with thoughtful touches for guests arriving via Airbnb.
Through light-hearted banter and natural chemistry between the stars, the ad brings Airbnb’s message to life: the little details hosts add — like handwritten notes and welcoming gestures — can turn any space into a home away from home.
