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Arunachal’s Mebo to Host Sikkim Delegation for Homestay Training under New Tourism Partnership
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 01:17 AM
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Mebo in Arunachal Pradesh will welcome a delegation from Sikkim to conduct homestay training as part of an inter‑state tourism partnership announced by the two states.
Mebo, a town in Arunachal Pradesh’s East Siang district, is set to receive an official delegation from the neighboring state of Sikkim. The visit is organised under a newly‑signed inter‑state tourism partnership aimed at promoting cultural exchange and boosting local economies.
The primary agenda of the Sikkim team’s stay is to observe and learn homestay management practices that have been successful in Arunachal. Officials from both states expect the training to help Sikkim’s tourism operators adopt similar community‑based accommodation models, thereby diversifying their offerings for domestic and international visitors.
State tourism departments said the collaboration reflects a broader strategy to create seamless travel experiences across the Northeast. By sharing best practices, the two regions hope to attract more tourists to lesser‑known destinations, generate employment in rural areas, and preserve indigenous cultures.
The delegation’s itinerary includes visits to selected homestays in Mebo, interactive workshops with local hosts, and discussions on joint marketing initiatives. The outcomes of the training will be evaluated for possible replication in other border districts of both states.
The primary agenda of the Sikkim team’s stay is to observe and learn homestay management practices that have been successful in Arunachal. Officials from both states expect the training to help Sikkim’s tourism operators adopt similar community‑based accommodation models, thereby diversifying their offerings for domestic and international visitors.
State tourism departments said the collaboration reflects a broader strategy to create seamless travel experiences across the Northeast. By sharing best practices, the two regions hope to attract more tourists to lesser‑known destinations, generate employment in rural areas, and preserve indigenous cultures.
The delegation’s itinerary includes visits to selected homestays in Mebo, interactive workshops with local hosts, and discussions on joint marketing initiatives. The outcomes of the training will be evaluated for possible replication in other border districts of both states.