There has been a remarkable rise in the number of homestay operators in the tourism market today, especially in the Asian region, including Sri Lanka. They are often labelled as ‘low end’ tourism and perceived to have negative impacts on a tourism destination due to a perception that they lack good hygiene and safety standards. However, an increasing number of tourists are seeking an authentic experience and choosing homestays as their preferred accommodation while on holiday.
SOURCE: Sri Lanka Homestays: Important in Main-Stream Tourism? BY: eTurboNews | eTN