500 homestay owners applied for registration, says Karnataka Tourism Commissioner
Karnataka's Tourism Department has made registration mandatory for all homestay operators to ensure safety and regulatory compliance. Over 500 owners have applied, with many currently undergoing document verification and field inspections.
Why it matters
This initiative aims to formalize the tourism sector and improve tourist safety through police and administrative oversight.
Registration of homestays operating in Karnataka has received an encouraging response with more than 500 homestay owners applying for registration so far.
On July 19, Tourism Department Commissioner V. Ram Prasath Manohar said registration of homestays has been made mandatory . He urged all eligible homestay operators, who are yet to register, to complete the process without delay and become part of the formal tourism ecosystem in Karnataka.
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“The new registration framework has received an overwhelming response from homestay owners, with more than 500 applications already submitted. This is an encouraging sign that the sector is embracing a transparent and regulated tourism ecosystem,” Mr. Manohar stated.
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