Deputy Tourism Minister Datuk Dr James Dawos Mamit said homestay had the potential of becoming a main tourist attraction if they offer exciting activities especially those that were eco-tourism related.
Dr Dawos has hit the nail right on the head when he added that a homestay resort can be dull if there is a a lack or absense of any programmes to create excitement and are memorable.
For those having properties right smack at eco-tourism locations, creating programmes would be a piece of cake. But for those at the normal village or kampong baru locations,they will have to think of adding cultural or social activities to make their homestay programmes more interesting.
"Diversifying the activities of the homestay programmes is not just about providing lodging," he added. " But also to provide an unforgettable experience for the guests."
"In line with this, I hope homestay programmes, no matter where they are located, can do more nature programmes as well as cultural ones as these are atttractions to the tourists, " he remarked.
We just wonder where the proposed " boutique homestays" will fit into all these.
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