*Assistant Professor, BIshop Chulaparambil Memorial College, Kottayam
**Assistant Professor, Kuriakose Gregorious College, Kottayam
Online published on 20 November, 2021.
Tourism is a fast growing industry in India. It is believed that Tourism has huge potential for revenue generation. But it is important to explore the untapped aspects of tourism. Providing Home stay arrangements can enable tourists to experience the rich culture and traditions of the host community too. This study is an attempt to know about the economic conditions of home stay owners in Kumarakom before and after responsible tourism.
