In Gujarat the guest is ‘God’
and the people of Gujarat are hospitable, friendly, inviting visitors to
come again and again. Over 2.8 crores tourists visited Gujarat in the
year 2013-14 with a growth of 13.3% over the previous year. Hotels and other supplementary accommodations are an integral
part of tourist visit to a place and the services offered by them can make
his/her stay memorable. W
ith the aim of providing comfortable
homestay facilities of standardized world class services to the tourists,
and to supplement the availability of accommodation in the cities and
tourist destinations. The basic idea is to provide a clean and affordable place for
foreigners and domestic tourists alike including an opportunity for
foreigners to stay with Indian family, experiencing tradition and culture of Gujarat and relishing traditional cuisine of Gujarat. For home-owners who have the necessary aptitude and a home of
suitable size and standards of comfort, it can be a useful source of
additional income, as well as an enjoyable business activity. This matter was under active consideration to provide incentives
and to issue guidelines for registration for Homestay Establishment. Resolution
After due consideration, Tourism Department, Government of
Gujarat is pleased to announce incentives and guidelines for
registration and for classification or reclassification of Homestay
Establishment.
1. Title ,extension and commencement-
(1) This scheme may be called Incentives and Guidelines
Policy for Registration of Homestay Establishment. (2) It shall be applicable in the entire State of Gujarat. (3) This scheme will come into force from the date of issue of
this Government Resolution.
2. Definitions:-
In this scheme , unless context otherwise requires:-
(a) “Applicant” means the owner of the establishment
who applies for registration as Homestay Establishment
under this scheme. (b) “Tourist” means a person who pays for staying in a
Homestay Establishment. (c) “ Form” means the form appended to this scheme. (d) “ Homestay Establishment ” means a place where the
owner of the establishment along with his/her family is
