Stayzilla partners Assam Govt to promote tourism and homestays

Homestay aggregator Stayzilla, has partnered with Assam Tourism Development Corporation for the joint promotion and development of Homestays in the state. The company says, with this association, Stayzilla becomes the first aggregator to associate with governments in the East.

Stayzilla which already has tie-ups with five other state tourism departments across India including Gujarat and Punjab will lend its expertise to Assam Tourism Development Corporation to conduct verification procedures and jointly boost homestays and unique stay experiences within Assam.

As per the agreement, Assam will also be one of the first state tourism bodies to launch a model Rural Homestay scheme providing a financial incentive for development and standardization of new Homestays in Assam. With a plan to open 200 Homestays within one year and with a maximum financial assistance of up to 80 percent of prescribed limit, these Homestays will conform strictly to the high qualities and standards set by ATDC.

Notably, Stayzilla’s team in the North East, headed by Regional Office of Kolkata, will be part of the Service and Quality Assurance Committee under ATDC.

Besides the technical support, the Tourism Board & Stayzilla will also jointly conduct educational and training sessions for registered homestays on best practices such as online usage, content management, operations and expense management.

Stayzilla team will also be involved in imparting Hospitality and Skill Training to all the New Homestays under the ATDC scheme.