Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways
On 22nd August 2025, NITI Aayog launched the report, titled ‘Rethinking Homestays: Navigating Policy Pathways’ in collaboration with Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), offering a strategic roadmap to unlock the potential of homestays and bed-and-breakfasts (BnBs) in India’s tourism landscape.
What is a homestay?
- Homestay is an alternative residential model of tourism, in which tourists stay in the house of a local family or homeowner.
- It not only provides them with cheap and convenient accommodation but also provides direct experience of local culture, food, traditions and lifestyle.
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Significance of Homestays
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