Homestay Tourism as a Means of Economic Security: A Case Study of Lower Subansiri District, Arunachal Pradesh

The major goal of this study is to identify the motivational factors that affect the Homestay operators as well as problems faced by them while managing the Homestay. The study will also assess the Homestay as a means of livelihood. The study was conducted in the Ziro Valley of Lower Subansiri district, Arunachal Pradesh during the month of September and October 2022. A survey method was used to collect data from all the 40 registered Homestays by employing semi- structured questionnaire. The results of the study revealed that “learning culture and traditions” was the key factor that influence the operator to participate in the Homestay program while “managerial problem” was the main challenge they had when managing the Homestay.