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Corona Relief For Hospitality Industry: Validity Of Approval, Classification Of Hotels Extended Until June-End
- Six months’ relaxation or extension to all categories of Tour Operators, Travel Agents and Tourist Transport Operators have been given in view of the current Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
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With the global pandemic battering the economic badly, the government has given some relief to the hospitality industry by extending the validity period of approvals and classification of hotels and other accommodation units till June 30.
Besides, six months’ relaxation or extension to all categories of Tour Operators, Travel Agents and Tourist Transport Operators have also been given in view of the current Covid-19 pandemic crisis.
Hotel business has been hit badly due to the lockdown situation and the hospitality sector needs a stimulus package to survive the crisis, according to the industry.
Tourism Ministry classifies hotels under the star rating system to conform to the expected standards for different classes of tourists.
The certification is valid for a period of five years.
Under the system, hotels are given a rating, from One Star to Three Star, Four and Five Star with or without alcohol, Five Star Deluxe, Heritage (Basic), Heritage (Classic), Heritage (Grand), Legacy Vintage (Basic), Legacy Vintage (Classic), Legacy Vintage (Grand) and Apartment Hotels, Home stays, Guest house et cetera.
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