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- Refers to commercial services given to tourist and travelers by the establishments like hotels,
resorts, tour and travel agencies, restaurants, tourist attraction centers, heritage sites, think parks,
entertainment and relaxation centers like bars, theaters, and leisure centers.
- Hotel and accommodation establishment play a significant raw promotion of the hospitality
business. Since they provide the most of the services needed by the tourist and travelers among
which are room accommodation food establishment, entertainment and many others the
promulgation of the travel accommodations of the DOT.
B. Tourist Inn- is lodging establishment catering to transients but does not meet the minimum
requirements of an economy hotel.
C. Apartel-is a building or edifice that has several independent and furnished or semi-furnished
apartments, regularly leased to tourist and the travelers for dwelling on more or less long term
basis and offers basic services to its tenants, similar to hotels.
D. Pension house- is a private or family – operated boarding house, a tourist guest house or
tourist lodging house employing non-professional domestic helpers regularly catering to tourist
and travelers, containing several independent lettable rooms, providing common facilities such
as toilets, bathroom, shower, living and dining rooms and a kitchen with a combination of board
and lodging.
E. Motorist hotel (Motel) - is a structure with several separate units, located along the highway
with individual of common parking space at which motorist may obtain lodging and in some
instances, meals.
Hotel Management
The operation of a hotel is largely influenced by its size. While there are no exact criteria for size
classification, it is a common understanding that hotels with less than 50 guestrooms are considered
small, those with 50-250 rooms are said to be medium-size and those operating more than 250 rooms
are considered large hotels. Small hotels require less operating units and fewer personnel and they
performed multi function. Medium and large hotels with large volume of transactions have more
specialized division of labor with each unit performing more specialized function. There is a designated
department to do housekeeping, another one to handle sales and reservations, a separate unit or
department for other transactions.
The location of hotels can have significant effects on its patronage. Hotel clients usually prefer a hotel
that is situated Inn a place that’s works best to their advantage. For example, travellers would prefer
one that is at the airport, businessman would go far a hotel that is located at the main city where most
business are transacted.
1. Airport hotel
This hotel is located at the airport. It works for travelers who travel by air. Its also the one
Chosen by airlines as venue for the accommodation of lay-over passengers (those who have to
wait for delayed flight,requiring them to stay overnight in ahotel)
2. Downtown or suburban
Being located in downtown areas. This hotel is very accessible to business and commercial
centers. Its an ideal hotel for businessman and shopperswho are in town for business ventures.
Convention hotels that are designed for the big conventions are usually located in downtown areas
and can therefore ba classified as downtown hotel
3. Resort hotel
This type of hotel is usually located away from the city or suburb, but the location carries a special
attraction, other than the hotel itself. The attraction can be natural wonders like a mountain,seaside,
amusement part, etc.
This type of hotels is often the best choice for tourist guest who can go vacation or who are involved in
the event that requires a place of tranquility and relaxation like seminar.
1. Once accredited, it will be taken to mean that establishment has passed tourism standards
under a designated classification i.e., de Lux, first class etc.
2. Accredited establishment are included in the government list for promotion to tourist and the
clients and can expect more support for marketing and promotion
3. Accredited adds prestige and positive reputation to the establishment, making it a better choice
than non-accredited establishment
4. Accredited establishment shall enjoy the following incentives from Philippines
GOVERNMENT:
A. Membership to Philippine Convention and Visitors and inclusion in its marketing and
promotional programs;
B. Endorsement to embassies and travel trade associations;
C. Issuance of DOT ID cards to bonafide employees;
D. Technical/security/facilitation or assistance.
Useless otherwise indicated in the form, the application shall beaccompanied by two copies of the
following documents:
A. In the case of corporation or partnership, a certified true copy of the articles of incorporation,
itsby laws or articles of partnership and amendments thereof.
B. Applicants latest income tax return and audited financial statement for preceding year of its
operation
C. List of name of all officials and employees and their respective designation, nationalities, home
addresses; for alien personnel
D. Mayors permit and municipal licenses
E. Such other papers or documents as may be required from time to time by the departments.
After the application form has been filed, the Department shall create an inspection team composed of
at least 2 members. The inspection team shall conduct an ocular inspection of the establishment and its
immediate accreditation. The inspection team shall be accompanied by a representative of the
establishment during inspection.
The team shall provide itself with a set of checklist of the requirements for the establishment. All
observation and deficiencies found, as well as the requirements complied with shall be noted in the
checklist. Then the applicant shall be furnished with copy of the accomplished checklist.
Within five days from the date of inspection of the establishment and its immediate premises, the
inspection team shall render a report of its findings and/or recommendation indicating whether the
applicant has satisfactorily complied with prescribed minimum requirements. The department shall then
The certificate of accreditation shall be valid for a period of one year from the date of issue, unless
revoked by department of tourism.
A schedule of accreditation fees shall be collected from applicants who have complied with the
pertinent requirements for accreditation.
Any of the following acts. Omission or offenses shall be sufficient grounds for the cancellation of
accreditation:
A. Making any false declaration or statement or making use of any such declaration or statement
or any act of misrepresentation for the purpose of obtaining the issuance of accreditation:
B. Failure to comply with or contravene any of the conditions set forth in the certificate of
accreditation;
C. Allowing or permitting the establishment or its facilities to be used for illegal, immoral or illicit
activities ; and
D. Violation of non-compliance with any of the provision of these rules, promulgated orders,
decisions and circular issued by the department and other concerned government agencies.
a. De Lux class
b. First class
c. Standard class
d. Economy class
Hotel Guestrooms
Room rates very among hotels depending on the type, size and quality of their guestroom for purpose of
determining room rates, guestroom are classified as follows:
1. Economy- a room designated for an economical rate, usually short or standard facilities like aircon,
television and other amenities.
2. Standard- a room sold and moderates rate, equipped with standard facilities television, bed with
complete linen, night table etc.
3. de Luxe or Enhanced Guestroom- is usually more spacious and more elegant in design than the
standard room and is provided with more amenities that are more sophisticated or elegant. It is sold at a
much higher rate than a standard rooms.
4. Suite- is a much larger room with superior amenities and facilities. The layout usually provides for a
parlor or living room connected to 1 or more full size bedrooms.
2. Corner Suite- is a suite room that is located on the corner of the hotel building. It usually covers the
same area that is occupied by two standard rooms.
3. Pent house Suite- a suite usually located on the penthouse or on the top floor of a building.
4. Executive Suite- a suite designated for a top executive, with facilities and amenities of superior
quality.
5. Hospitality Suite- is more than a sleeping room. It usually includes a function room or a parlor for
entertaining guest’s visitors.
1. Bed- the size and quantity will depend on the types of room and the number of
2. Bed pad- placed on the top of the mattress to protect it from stains and spots.
3. Bed lines- bed skirting, at least 2 bed sheet , blanket and bed cover one pillow with a pillow slip
per occupant.
4. Make up DND (do not disturb sign) hang on the door knob.
5. Closet for hanging clothes with at least 2 hanger per occupant.
6. Dresser table with vanity mirror and other amenities.
7. Night table with lamp and chair.
8. Television hang at eye level.
9. Thermo jag filled with cold water, accompanied by two cover glasses.
10. Safety materials- fire exit and evacuation directional signs placed at the back of the entrance
door: safety hand book containing guidelines during fires and emergencies, fire sprinkler.
11. Guest laundry list prices, along with a laundry bag (for placing items for laundry)
12. Garbage can, underlined with plastic liner.
13. Air condition and telephone.
14. Bathroom amenities- bath towel, bath mat, soap (1 per occupant) toilet tissue, sanitary bag.
Aside from standard amenities mentioned above, there are luxy amenities that are placed in de luxe
rooms and suites. These vary among hotels. Common luxury amenities are: