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What are the benefits of grading and classifying hotels?Hotel grading and classification determine both the standard of the hotel offering that is available at a destication and the ability to purchase hotel accommodation that meets that expectation on time. The grading and classfication of hotels inform consumers on how to recognise quality, differentiate all levels of facilities and serverices and offers greater transparency - vital requirements for both business and leisure tourists. ![]() ©George Tsartsianidis via 123RF Amongst other things, it is beneficial to the tourists, the hotels and the tourism industry. Let’s take a look at the benefits for each category: Benefits to tourists• It provides assurance to both the local and the international tourists that an establishment has been assessed and approved by an independent third party Benefits to hotels• It allows for the design and target of training activities Benefits to tourism industry• Allows for standard to be put in place About the authorOlukayode Kolawole, Head of PR & Marketing, Jumia Travel Nigeria |