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100 New Jobs announced at Airbnb
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky chat at the Airbnb HQ where 100 jobs were announced this morning.
Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, today announced plans to significantly increase its presence in Ireland with the creation of 100 additional new roles, doubling its current workforce to 200 employees by year end. Positions currently recruiting for are in its customer experience and hospitality teams based in Ringsend, Dublin.
Ireland has built a strong reputation as an international hub for a variety of business sectors and hosts the top ten born on the internet companies including Twitter, Google, eBay/PayPal and Facebook.
The investment is supported by the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation through IDA Ireland.
Speaking at the announcement today the Taoiseach said:
I am delighted to welcome the creation of 100 new jobs as Airbnb put down roots in Dublin. Young Irish people will be inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit behind the Airbnb story and the potential that can be realised through combining a great idea with ambition and hard work. The Government, through the Action Plan for Jobs, wants to build on the 61,000 new jobs created last year by supporting entrepreneurs to grow and create jobs as well as continuing a strong line of foreign direct investment. I thank Airbnb for today's significant announcement and wish them well as they continue to grow and expand in Ireland.
Jobs Minister Richard Bruton said:
Today’s announcement that Airbnb, a massive internet name and a fast-growing global company, is expanding its operations in Dublin and creating 100 jobs is great news. I wish Airbnb every success with this project and look forward to working with them as they continue their jobs expansion in Ireland.
Barry O’Leary, CEO IDA Ireland added:
Today’s expansion by Airbnb in Dublin adds to Ireland’s reputation as the premier location for fast growing innovative companies.