HATS stands for Kerala Homestay and Tourism Society. HATS  is the voice of Kerala Homestays , serviced villas  and are responsible for the promotion of tourism in fulfilling its general mandate of promoting sustainable tourism development.Since 2008, our sixteen years of expertise in the tourism sector have driven us to become a powerful consortium of homestay and tourism promoters. Our primary goal is to ensure seamless coordination within the state and to serve as a vital link with the government. Join us in enhancing tourism and making a significant impact!  Apart From That kerala HATS stands as a Destination Management Organization.

1. By publishing Harts E-Directory of our HOMESTAYS and Serviced VILLA’s in 175 countries, HATS achieved a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first tourism organization in India to gain global recognition. This remarkable feat not only highlights HATS’s  dedication to excellence but also serves as an inspiring call to action for others to pursue innovation and excellence on a worldwide scale.

2. Numerous exciting projects are underway to distribute posters and videos of our members, inspiring widespread engagement and participation. We have three Facebook accounts: one just for our international friends, another just for our Indian friends, and one more for all our foreign tour operators.

3. In addition to our YouTube and Telegram channels, we offer approximately 10 diverse foreign social media platforms dedicated to promoting our members’ properties. Join us and seize the opportunity to expand your reach and boost your property visibility across multiple international communities!

4. Our organization maintains a network comprised of 58 Destination Committees, each with its own dedicated WhatsApp group. The Destination Committee convenes monthly to deliberate on critical issues affecting the tourism sector, with the outcomes of these discussions formally reported to the Central Committee.

5. In each homestay, additional guests are moved to unoccupied accommodations within the group, sharing the business.

Follow the steps to become a member today and open the door to exciting opportunities and growth!

1. Download Membership form from our website and Fill Google Form

https://homestaykerala.org/wp-content/uploads/Membership-Application-Form.pdf

2. the entity shall asume its obligation to pay the Membership fees 1000. Annual Sbscription 600./-

As a part of marketing Strategy ,We are planning to make a Scheme of familiarization of our products and activities to concerned people in the tourist field .  Therefore it is proposed to publish another revised comprehensive Directory  of Homestays and Serviced villas . This book size 21.00cm x 14.00 cm (1/8) matter size 18.00 cm x 11.5 cm  100Gsm art paper multi coloured high quality  printing. Following are the  rates Back cover  10,00,00/-   front inner 50,000/-  front inner 3^rd page 25,000/-  inside colourfull page 10,000/-   half inner 5,000/-  .

Kochi assembly constituancy  composed off  Fortkochi , Mattanchery,Mundamveli,Palluruthy,Kumbalangy and Chellanam,Edakochi. These are the greatest neighborhoods and are regarded as the best locations to reside in Kochi.The villages of Kumbalangy and Chellanam are lovely and have a very tranquil way of life. KUMBALANGY is the first model tourism community in India and an island.

Homestay owner  can submit an application Online to the Director,  Department of Tourism for starting a homestay. As per G.O.(Rt) No.19/2019/Tourism dated 02/11/2019 & G.O.(Rt) No.03/2020/Tourism Dated.16-01-2020, Government have accorded approval for the revised scheme for the Classification/Reclassification of Homestays.

Go to this Link https://www.keralatourism.org/service-provider-classification  just create an account by giving the required details and log in.

G.O.(RT) No.177/2022/TSM dated 03-06-2022 regarding NOC from Panchayath/ Municipality/ Corporation, are not required for classification of homestays.

A payment of Rs. 3750/- as Application Fee per homestay has to be done online while submitting the application

Homestay is a family business carried out by the owner of the house providing accommodation alone or food and accommodation facility to tourists visiting Kerala. A resident of Kerala staying in own house and is willing to set apart minimum one room (two beds) and maximum six rooms (twelve beds) for accommodating tourists . If the owner of the house does not live there, the house cannot apply for a homestay license but can apply for a serviced villa license.

The Serviced Villa should be an independent, furnished home, preferably built in the traditional Kerala architectural style within the State, making available a minimum of one room and maximum of 6 rooms or 12 beds for guests.

A well-equipped kitchen with a cook who is well-versed in the Kerala cuisine.

A qualified person who is able to communicate in English and be of help to the guests.

The establishment should abide by the terms and conditions constituted by the Government and should fulfil the requirements envisaged in the checklist.

Classification of homestay is mandatory and those who intend to start homestay business, has to apply online . The Classification of homestay units from among the applicants will be done by a Committee appointed by the Government for the purpose, after examining the facilities provided and environment in which homestay is located. A payment of Rs. 3750/- as Application Fee per homestay has to be done online while submitting the application. Inspection Committee will examine the facilities based on checklist. As per recommendation of the committee, classification will be awarded.

Homestay classification will be issued only in the name of owner of the house

Classification will be done only for operational accommodation units.

Leased or rented houses will not be considered for homestay classification.

Maximum rooms that can be given for tourist accommodation will be 6

Classification will be given to only those units where the owner along with his/her family is physically residing.

Application for classification has to be submitted online.

A payment of Rs. 3750/- as Application Fee per homestay has to be done online while submitting the application.

Inspection Committee will examine the facilities based on checklist. As per recommendation of the committee, classification will be awarded

The Classification/Reclassification Certificate of units will be issued by the Director, Department of Tourism.

The Classification/Reclassification will be valid for a period of three years.

The application for change to higher category will be considered only at the time of re-classification.

The existing classification will be valid until reclassification, provided application for reclassification is submitted with the required fees three months before the expiry of the existing classification.

The facilities provided and services offered will be evaluated against the checklist.

The classification units will have to maintain required standards at all times.

Director, Department of Tourism or an officer deputed by the Director, Department of Tourism or the concerned Joint Director/Deputy Director has the right to inspect homestays at any time without prior notice.

Serious deficiency, if any, will be reported to Department of Tourism and the Department is free to take action including the cancellation of classification.

Any change in the facility/service of the unit shall be reported to the Deputy Director, District Office, Department of Tourism within 30 days.

In case of dissatisfaction of the remarks of the Classification/Reclassification Committee, the unit may appeal to Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala within 30 days of receiving the communication regarding classification/re-classification.

Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala reserves the right to modify the guidelines/ terms and conditions from time to time.

It is mandatory for the homestays to display Classification Certificate properly visible to the guests

Application for reclassification should be submitted three months before the expiry date along with the prescribed fees. Otherwise it will be considered as fresh application.

Food has to be prepared and provide to the guests on demand.

C  Form submission should be done in proper manner and in record.