Homestays will allow visitors to better understand Thais and Thailand through closer personal contact. The seminar is also in line with TAT's policies to promote stronger participation from local communities in pursuing sustainable tourism development, stretch the average length of stay, broaden the choice of tourism options and disseminate tourism revenue to provincial areas. The one-day seminar will be divided into two sessions. The afternoon session will feature a panel discussion on How to Organise Homestay Activities Correctly and Effectively . Panelists will include representatives from TAT's Conservation Department, Community Development Department, and successful managers of homestay destinations in Thailand including Kiriwong village in Nakhon Si Thammarat and Plai Pong Pang village in Samut Songkhram and Koh Yao Noi Municipality in Phang Nga.
Admission is free.