• Dr.S.Kumaran
• Dr.R. Kannan
• Dr.T.Milton

Homestay is the alternative accommodation facilities available in tourism destinations. Homestay is familiar at global level. According to Homestay.com, the global level market for homestay is estimated to be valued at $15 billion. In India, people prefer to travel and explore the all kinds of destinations homestay is becoming a more of preferred accommodation. The number of homestays gone up from less than 100 in 2004 to 10,000 in 2016 with the highest number in Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, Shivammoga and Hassan. More than 3000 homestays are available in Malnad region of Karnataka. Other than Malnad, homestays also operate in Belagavi, Dharwad, Ballari and Bangaluru rural. The major reason to choose homestay accommodation by the tourists is enjoy the fresh air, greenery and ambience of home, to taste the traditional food, understand the culture of the destination and cost of food and accommodation. The study focuses on the perception of tourist’s visiting Coorg about the quality facilities available at homestays. The focusses on profile of tourists, facilities, quality services of Home stays in Coorg and finally attempt to provide good suggestions for the better operation of Homestays

Homestay, Quality service, Tourism facilities, Culture, Transport, Hygiene and cleanliness.

"A study on Tourist’s perception about Homestay services at Coorg", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no.1-7, January-2019, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRU006001.pdf

"A study on Tourist’s perception about Homestay services at Coorg", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.6, Issue 1, page no. pp1-7, January-2019, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIRU006001.pdf