The motivational factors of homestay providers

Homestay is one of many tourist attractions in Malaysia. From the economy prospect, homestay provides a business sources for the provider and other parties as well. As any other perks of tourist attraction, homestay may only reach it maturity peak after a certain time of period. At this level, homestay may suffer a step backwards due to lack of visitor or the providers. In other words, there are needs for homestays to maintain its visitor as well as the venue providers. This qualitative paper investigates one of the pull factor of homestay providers to sustain in this national level program. These study focuses on the motivational factors among them since there has always been a sensible fear that the younger generations will cease doing this business and the entire homestay industry will come to a halt once the current generations passes on. Thus, it is essential to investigate the motivational factors of current homestay provider in order to guarantee its continuity. This study attempts to investigate the motivational factors of homestay providers. Upon completing this study, several motivational factors were identified, which are family support, side income and hobby. Twelves respondents were interviewed in this study. To maintain the future availability of homestay as attractive Malaysia product, these motivational factors could be considered as initial point to attract people to become homestay hosts