Ziro, Sep 23: To mark the World Tourism Day 2025, the Department of Tourism, Lower Subansiri district, in collaboration with Infoway IT Solutions, organized a homestay orientation training at Abasa Homestay, Ziro.
The programme, held ahead of the much-anticipated Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) 2025, aimed to prepare local homestay owners and service providers to cater to an expected influx of tourists from across India and abroad.
The orientation focused on enhancing hospitality standards, promoting sustainable tourism practices, leveraging digital platforms for homestay promotion, and improving visitor experiences.
Speaking at the event, District Tourism Officer in-charge Khoda Yakang Millo emphasized that homestays are not just accommodations but cultural gateways for visitors to experience the unique traditions, cuisine, and lifestyle of the Apatani valley. She said such training programmes would contribute to long-term tourism development while building the capacity of local stakeholders.
Millo thanked the participants, resource persons, and the owners of Abasa Homestay for their support in making the training a success.
The Department of Tourism reaffirmed its commitment to supporting local entrepreneurs and ensuring that tourism in Lower Subansiri remains sustainable, inclusive, and beneficial to the community.