Thiruvananthapuram, June 25 -- Noting that homestays are a vital component of tourism in future, Kerala Tourism Director Mr P Bala Kiran said homestays will be given Responsible Tourism Mission (RT) partner approval, provided they strictly follow the vision and norms of the heritage-oriented hospitality initiative.
"The classification will be in platinum, gold and silver categories," Mr Bala Kiran said while inaugurating a one-day workshop cum orientation programme for homestays and service villas in Kerala here on Tuesday.
The event was organized by Trivandrum chapter of Kerala Hats, a consortium of homestay promoters, in association with the Kerala Tourism Department here.
Mr Bala Kiran said it was important for a homestay owner to cre...