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Mandatory Digital Registration Drive Launched for Home Stays in Chikkamagaluru, Kodagu to Boost Tourist Safety
The Karnataka tourism department has begun a compulsory digital registration campaign for home stay owners in Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu to enhance tourist safety and promote secure tourism.
The Karnataka tourism department has launched a mandatory digital registration drive for home stay owners in the Chikkamagaluru and Kodagu districts, aiming to strengthen tourist safety and promote secure tourism.
Under the new guidelines, owners must register their properties on the official online portal, submit required documents and comply with safety standards such as fire safety, sanitation and emergency contact provisions.
The campaign, which began earlier this year, has recorded a strong response, with many owners completing registration within weeks, officials said.
The digital system will allow authorities to monitor compliance, provide rapid assistance in emergencies and maintain a verified accommodation database for tourists.
Officials have urged remaining home stay operators to complete registration promptly to ensure continued operation and contribute to a safer tourism environment in the region.
Under the new guidelines, owners must register their properties on the official online portal, submit required documents and comply with safety standards such as fire safety, sanitation and emergency contact provisions.
The campaign, which began earlier this year, has recorded a strong response, with many owners completing registration within weeks, officials said.
The digital system will allow authorities to monitor compliance, provide rapid assistance in emergencies and maintain a verified accommodation database for tourists.
Officials have urged remaining home stay operators to complete registration promptly to ensure continued operation and contribute to a safer tourism environment in the region.