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Explained: How Karnataka Plans to Make Homestays Safer And Why it Matters Now
The proposals were discussed at a high-level review meeting held earlier this week, coming close on the heels of an alleged sexual assault of an American woman in Kodagu. Madikeri: In the wake of recent incidents involving tourists, the Karnataka Tourism Department has proposed a comprehensive overhaul of regulations governing homestays and bed-and-breakfast (B&B) units, with a strong emphasis on safety, accountability, and stricter monitoring. The proposals were discussed at
Saritha Devaiah Ballachanda
28 minutes ago3 min read
Kodagu Homestay Owner Seeks Bail; Court Says Victim Need Not be Party to Plea
Image is for representation purpose only Madikeri/Kutta: A homestay owner in Karnataka’s Kodagu district has approached a sessions court seeking bail after being arrested for allegedly withholding information about the sexual assault of a U.S. tourist by one of his employees. The owner, who runs a homestay in Kutta in South Kodagu, was taken into custody on April 22. He has been accused of shielding the accused worker and failing to inform authorities about the crime, attract
Kodagu Express Bureau
2 days ago2 min read
Over 2,000 Illegal Homestays in Kodagu: Homestay Association Demands Urgent Action
Photo used for representative purposes only Madikeri: Homestay operators in Kodagu have urged the State government to crack down on more than 2,000 unauthorised accommodations functioning across the region, citing growing concerns over regulation and visitor safety. Their appeal follows a recent incident in Kutta, where a tourist from the United States was allegedly assaulted at a registered homestay, triggering alarm within the hospitality sector. At a media interaction in M
Kodagu Express Bureau
3 days ago2 min read