All-inclusive hotel classification to be introduced in 2022
The head of Rostourism Zarina Doguzova called on hotels to undergo mandatory classification, the department expects to launch in 2022 the classification of hotels operating on the all-inclusive and ultra-all-inclusive systems.
The Minister urged all hotels to pass mandatory classification. Rosturizm will strengthen monitoring of accredited organizations, tighten control over the declared level of “star”.
According to Doguzova, the discrepancy of the services provided to the declared level of classification turned out to be a systemic problem and caused discontent among tourists.
Zarina Doguzova believes that it is important to work out the issue of legalization of guest houses. The relevant bill is at the final stage of approvals. Rosturizm in the next couple of months will submit it to the government and hopes for approval in the autumn session of the Parliament.
The regulation on mandatory classification of domestic hotels was approved in February 2019. From July 1, 2019, the classification is mandatory for accommodation facilities with a room stock of more than 50 rooms, from January 1, 2020 - for hotels with a room stock of more than 15 rooms, from January 1, 2021, it is mandatory for all hotels.
Source: tourism.interfax