Mapping Research Trends in Indian Homestays: A Bibliometric Analysis (2020–2025)

Abstract

The Indian homestay sector has emerged as a significant component of alternative tourism, offering authentic, localized, and sustainable travel experiences. This study employs bibliometric analysis to examine research trends, publication patterns, and thematic developments in homestay literature from 2020 to 2025. Using the Scopus database, the study identifies key authors, journals, institutions, and research themes that have shaped homestay discourse. The findings highlight a growing academic focus on sustainability, digital transformation, consumer behaviour, and post-pandemic recovery strategies in homestay research.