Madikeri: The serene coffee district of Kodagu, nestled on the bowl of Western Ghats, has been facing severe economic crisis due to dwindling tourist arrivals owing to last year’s natural calamity where floods and landslides ravaged many parts of the district. Tourism is in deep crisis with many hotel properties in Madikeri and Kushalnagar, the…
Makkandur Panchayat withdraws order banning Home Stay bookings
June 6, 2019Madikeri: The Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) of Makkandur Gram Panchayat in Kodagu has withdrawn the directive issued to the Home Stays against accepting bookings from tourists as a safety measure ahead of the monsoon. Over 21 Home Stays and one Resort in Makkandur were served with notices by Makkandur Panchayat not to operate their guest…
Centre issues guidelines for home stays
December 18, 2018New Delhi: With the aim of standardising facilities across home stays and bed and breakfasts in the country, the Tourism Ministry has issued new guidelines to such establishments. Properties where their owners or promoters physically reside will be designated as home stay establishments, while those where only an agent or operator resides will be designated…
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