I,Deepak Kaplesh the student of HPTU Business School RGGEC

Campus Kangra at Nagrota Bagwan. This survey is part of the field

work being carried under MBA Course. The aim of this research is
HOME STAY TOURIST ACCOMODATION AS A TOOL FOR SOCIO-
ECONOMIC WELLBEING OF RURAL The research is intended to
abide by all commonly acknowledged ethical codes. All data and
measurement obtained from this research study will be stored
confidentially and will be used for academic purpose only.
Your participation should take approximately 10 minutes of your
valuable time. I request you to fill out with as much accuracy as
possible.

PART-A

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

DIRECTIONS: Please answer each question as accurately as possible by marking

the correct answer or filling in the space provided.

1. Your Name -
_____________________________________________________
2. Contact Number
_____________________________________________________
3. E-mail ID
_____________________________________________________
4. Place
_____________________________________________________

PART-B
1. (a) When did you start your homestay business? ...........................................

(b) How many beds does your homestay have? .............................................

2. What are the major motivational factors for your household participation in
the homestay program? Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5 the following
motivational factors for your household participation in the homestay
program.
1=Strongly Agree; 2= Agree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4=Disagree; 5=Strongly
Disagree

Statement 1 2 3 4 5
I want to earn income for my household from the homestay
program
I want to interact with different cultures from all over the world
I want to preserve our heritage and culture
I want to provide accommodation to tourists who have come to
support the community ( for the well-being of the community)
I want to diversify sources of income for my household

3. Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5 your perception on the following socio-

economic benefits of homestay accommodation to host families and the
community. (Tick appropriately)
1=Strongly Agree; 2= Agree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4=Disagree; 5=Strongly
Disagree

Statement 1 2 3 4 5
Homestay increases business opportunities for the
local people.
Homestay creates employment opportunities for the
local people.
The homestay program can help develop the socio-
economic situation of a community.
Homestay is helpful to focus and preserve
traditional culture.
Homestay is helpful in boosting social equity of
local people.
Homestay increases the stability of local peoples
lifestyle.
Homestay provides an opportunity for local people
to interact with other cultures all over the world
without leaving their homes.

4. What is your approximate annual income from the homestay program?

Rs. 59,999 and below

Rs. 60,000-69,999
Rs. 70,000-79,999
Rs. 80,000 and above

5. Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5 your knowledge in the participation in the

homestay program (Tick appropriately)
1=Strongly Agree; 2= Agree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4=Disagree; 5=Strongly
Disagree

Statement 1 2 3 4 5
I have knowledge about managing and operating the
homestay program
I have knowledge about the tourism industry
I have knowledge about local tourism products and
attractions
I have knowledge about business and entrepreneurship
I have knowledge about customer service
I know tourists expectations of the homestay program and I
work towards that.

6. Please rate on a scale of 1 to 5 your skills in the participation in the

homestay program. (Tick appropriately)
1=Strongly Agree; 2=Agree; 3= Neither Agree nor Disagree; 4=Disagree; 5=Strongly
Disagree
 Statement 1 2 3 4 5
7. I have customer service skills
I have good communications skills
I have skills in interpreting local tourism products
I have skills in preparing tourism packages
I have basic financial and book keeping skills
I have skills in maintaining and developing
relationships in society
I have basic computer and internet skills
Have you received any form of training from either the government or any
organization on the homestay program?
Yes

No

8. (a) If yes, in number 7 above, in which area were you trained on?

Please tick appropriately

Customer service

Product presentation

Simple book keeping

Computer skills

Other (please specify)

b) And how long did the training take?

7 days and below

8-14 days

15-30 days

Other (please specify).

(c)Who did the training?
Government

CBO/NGO

Other (please specify)..

9. Do you think any form of training on the homestay program will contribute to
increasing your benefits from the homestay program?
Yes

No

10. a) Do you market your homestay?

Yes

No

b) If yes in No. 10 (a) above, how do you market your homestay?

Internet

TV advertisements

Brochures

Other (please specify)

11. What is your gender?

Male

Female
12. What is your age?
30-34 years

35-39 years

40-44 years

45-49 years

50 years and above

13. What is your highest level of education?

Diploma

Skills Certificate

Secondary

Primary

Other (please specify)..

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR COOPERATION