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		<title>New hotel bidding site launched in India</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:24:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Bid2travel.com has become the first online Indian travel site which enable the consumers to bid for hotel rooms in the Indian hotels. It allows the consumers to decide the hotel price that they are ready to pay for the hotel room.   As per the latest survey increasing number of people undertaking last minute travel [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Bid2travel.com has</strong> become the first online <strong>Indian travel </strong>site which enable the consumers to <strong>bid for hotel rooms</strong> in the <strong>Indian hotels</strong>. It allows the consumers to decide the <strong>hotel</strong> price that they are ready to pay for the <strong>hotel room</strong>.</p>
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<p>As per the latest survey increasing number of people undertaking <strong>last minute travel .They </strong>try to get <strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" http://www.bid2travel.com">last minute hotel</a> deals</strong>.  This naturally results in big demand for <strong>hotel rooms</strong>. This is the online traffic which bid2travel.com is trying to attract towards its hotel bidding site.</p>
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<p>They can cater to this segment by selling the <strong>hotel rooms </strong>through their <strong>hotel auction </strong>platform. This will create the direct link between the <strong>hotels</strong> which are trying to sell their vacant <strong>hotel rooms</strong> and the consumers who are interested in <strong>book hotel in Indian </strong>cities.</p>
<p>On <strong>bid2travel</strong> consumers will place a <strong><a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href=" http://www.bid2travel.com">bid on hotel rooms </a></strong>and <strong>bid to hotel </strong>for the amount they wish to spend on the <strong>hotel booking</strong>. On the basis of this <strong>hotel bid </strong>amount hotel’s owner will decide to accept or decline the <strong>bid</strong> in next 3 hours.</p>
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<p>This process also generates the synergy between <strong>hotel </strong>and consumer to interact directly with each other and this help in finalizing more<strong> hotel bookings</strong> with in minimum time and at <strong>lowest cost</strong>.</p>
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<p>Why you should <strong>place a bid on hotel rooms</strong>?</p>
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<p> You can get <strong>cheap last minute hotels</strong>. You can decide the price you wish to pay when you <strong>bid for hotel room.</strong> Deal directly with the <strong>hotel</strong> owners to get low cost <strong>last minute luxury hotels</strong>. <strong>Hotel in India </strong>are appreciating this concept as a good step forward and offering good <strong>bargain hotels</strong> on this site. <strong>Auction for hotel rooms </strong>are the concept which have saved millions of dollars of worldwide <strong>hotel booking </strong>seekers. <strong>Hotels in India</strong> mostly avoid giving direct discount to customers on <strong>hotel rooms </strong>even if they have empty <strong>hotel rooms</strong>.
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<p>How to <strong>Bid on Hotel rooms</strong>?</p>
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<p> Select the city in which you wish to <strong>book the hotel</strong>. Select the <strong>hotels</strong> from the search result. <strong>Place a bid for the hotel room</strong> for the amount you are ready to pat for the <strong>hotel room.</strong> You are done with your<strong> hotel booking </strong>by<strong> bidding on hotel room </strong>and your <strong>hotel booking </strong>will be confirmed by the<strong> hotel </strong>maximum in next three hours<strong>.</strong>
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<p>So save your money on<strong> hotel bookings </strong>while<strong> booking hotel rooms </strong>for your next trip and start making<strong> bid on hotel rooms.</strong></p>
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		<title>Own a hotel in Blackpool? Read our top 10 tips to save money</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:27:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Own a hotel in Blackpool? In this time of a recession, it is more crucial than ever to tighten your belts, so read out top 10 tips on saving money as a hotelier. Our recommended top ten tips to save money as a hotelier; Consider buying a garbage disposal unit (also known as a waste [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Own a hotel in Blackpool? In this time of a recession, it is more crucial than ever to tighten your belts, so read out top 10 tips on saving money as a hotelier.</p>
<p>Our recommended top ten tips to save money as a hotelier;</p>
<p> Consider buying a garbage disposal unit (also known as a waste disposal unit) for the sink to reduce purchasing bin bags from the council. Switch radiators off in the rooms where guests are not staying. Put a polite sign up asking guests to turn off electrical equipment including the main light when leaving the rooms. Install an integrated keycard system for the door locks and electrical equipment, automatically turning off all electrical equipment when the guest leaves the room. Ask guests to reuse towels as they would at home thus saving the environment. Put an online booking system on your website. Use a free service such as the Hotel Services System with no commissions or upfront costs. Cook breakfast to order, minimising food wastage. If running a small hotel, don’t do it all yourself. Employ staff so you have time to concentrate on advertising, and selling more rooms. Make sure the building has energy light bulbs, timers on hallway lights, loft &amp; cavity insulation, double or triple glazing, energy efficient boiler and radiators. Shop around for your stock. The trade suppliers are not often the cheapest, and the chain supermarkets can be better for low volume alcohol especially when deals are on.
<p>We are planning on another top 10 tips next week if this article proves popular, so please leave some feedback or recommendations.</p>
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		<title>Recommend Budget hotel at Rockford</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:39:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The budget hotels at Rockford cater to the travelers who come to this station on a limited budget. Most of the travelers here to spend their vacations with family or friends, seeks accommodations that are cheap yet comfortable. Rockford at Illinois is an important destination to roam and spend holidays over here. Illinois&#8217; Chicago Rockford [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The budget hotels at Rockford cater to the travelers who come to this station on a limited budget. Most of the travelers here to spend their vacations with family or friends, seeks accommodations that are cheap yet comfortable.</p>
<p>Rockford at Illinois is an important destination to roam and spend holidays over here.</p>
<p>Illinois&#8217; Chicago Rockford International Airport, the museum/theater district, downtown Rockford&#8217;s dining and shopping district and many beautiful public golf courses can be found within 10 miles from this Rockford, IL hotel. Enjoy our Sleep Inn Morning Medley Breakfast, featuring muffins, bagels, Danishes, waffles, fruit, cereal, juices and Maxwell House coffee. After a busy day, take advantage of our exercise room. Business travelers will appreciate modern conveniences like free high-speed Internet access, oversized in-room work desks and free copy and fax service. All guest rooms feature a hair dryer, iron, ironing board, coffee maker with Maxwell House coffee and cable television with free HBO. Free USA Today newspapers are also available. Get best hotel rate, hotel deals, magic waters waterpark, metro centre arena, Cherryvale mall, Coronado performing arts centre, and hotel online reservation. This Rockford, IL hotel also has meeting space for up to 30 people and catering can be requested. Whatever the occasion, from weddings and reunions to sports and tour groups, the Sleep Inn hotel is best for your group needs. We look forward to accommodating you on your next visit to Rockford, Illinois. We&#8217;ll see you there.</p>
<p>The room facilities provided by the Budget Hotels at Rockford include:</p>
<p> 24 hours room services Round the clock hot and cold running water Telephone Television with cable and satellite connections Radio Ironing board
<p>The facilities provided by the budget hotels in Rockford oversee the comfort and convenience of the guests. The facilities are specially designed keeping in the mind the daily requirements of the guests. A stop over at the budget hotels in Rockford could give you the taste of luxury at cost-effective prices. Some of the hotel facilities available in the budget hotels of Rockford include:</p>
<p> Multi cuisine restaurants Conference facilities Banquet facilities Recreational facilities Recreational rooms Doctor on Call facilities Laundry facilities Safe deposit Baby sitting facilities Valet services Travel desk service Car rental facilities
<p>Believe me you won&#8217;t be disappointed by the hotel accommodations available in Rockford, IL</p>
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		<title>My Hotel Is Simply The Best</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 11:40:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[My Hotel is well-located to everything that Davao has to offer, and is only 4.7 km away from Francisco Bangoy International Airport. Its&#8217; central location makes it accessible to the business district, shopping centers, a park, a specific church, a government office, or a Davao tourist spot. My Hotel has (one of) the better deal(s) [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>My Hotel</strong> is well-located to everything that Davao has to offer, and is only 4.7 km away from Francisco Bangoy International Airport. Its&#8217; central location makes it accessible to the business district, shopping centers, a park, a specific church, a government office, or a Davao tourist spot.</p>
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<p>My Hotel has (one of) the better deal(s) whether you are in Davao City for business or for pleasure or both.</p>
<p>All of the 135 rooms at this newly rise hotel are customized to satisfy room guests&#8217; needs. It is clean and its features convenience that one may expect from a premier hotel in Davao. You feel the warmth, hospitable, and dedication of the staff and crew that is unique only in Davaoeños.</p>
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<p>Featured in the hotel, among other amenities are non smoking rooms, controlled air conditioning rooms, daily newspapers, desk, internet access (Wi-Fi), colored television with cable, free call to US and Canada, and free local calls. The hotel boast with room service 24/7, elevator, meeting facilities or function halls, restaurant, coffee shop, safety deposit boxes as part of its superior facilities and services.</p>
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<p>My Hotel also boasts of the most reasonable hotel prices for the quality service and modern amenities it has to offer.</p>
<p>Our Services</p>
<p>My Hotel function room caters both for business and pleasure. It is designed specifically to address all the needs of our guests and more. My Hotel has something for everyone—whether you are a child or a child at heart, a couple set to enjoy a romantic honeymoon, a businessperson on a hectic schedule, a seminar participant, or a tourist wanting to explore the Davao sights.</p>
<p>With its commitment to service and focus on hospitality, you&#8217;ll enjoy your stay at Davao City with My Hotel as your hotel to stay.</p>
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<p>Make My Hotel your hotel when you visit Davao City, the Philippines.</p>
<p>Contact Details:</p>
<p>Website: <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.myhoteldavao.com/">www.myhoteldavao.com</a></p>
<p>Email add: <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="mailto:myhoteldavao@yahoo.com">myhoteldavao@yahoo.com</a></p>
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		<title>Hotel management consultants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 11:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hotel management consultants With professionalism being the buzz word in practically all the sectors, newer and newer avenues are opening for trained professionals. Hotel management consultancy is just one of the avenues among them. Hotel management is an old concept with a large number of hotel management institutes churning out scores of graduates. After passing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hotel management consultants</p>
<p>With professionalism being the buzz word in practically all the sectors, newer and newer avenues are opening for trained professionals. Hotel management consultancy is just one of the avenues among them.</p>
<p>Hotel management is an old concept with a large number of hotel management institutes churning out scores of graduates. After passing out all these graduates eventually join any of the big hotel chains of the country like Taj, Oberois etc. Some of them seek greener pastures by joining international brands. The spread of these hotels was limited to major cities or tourist centers.</p>
<p>With the rapid urbanization and industrialization the demand for hotels increased in tier II and tier III cities. Sensing opportunities many builders constructed hotels. However, building hotels was one thing managing them was a different ball game altogether. The big daddies of the industry were not willing to run their hotels.</p>
<p>Realizing good prospects in smaller cities, some of the experienced hotel management professionals met these owners/builders and started working for them. That is how hotel management consultants were born.</p>
<p>By and large these consultants form an experienced lot with most of them having an experience of successfully running big hotels in major cities.  The owners also felt comfortable working with them as they carried the necessary experience to run their respective properties.<br />Many of these hotel consultancy firms are doing good business; one of them is Shaw Hospitality. It started its operations this financial year has managed to bag 15 hotels (4 hotels in Dubai and 11 hotels across the country) in the first six months of its operations. As of now the company is managing/marketing more than 1050 rooms, 602 rooms are in four states across the country where as 462 rooms are in Dubai.</p>
<p>These consultants by and large provide following services.<br />·         Services in the planning, overseeing, implementation and operations of hotels and restaurants in its entirety<br />·         An all India network of offices and representatives for sales and marketing in all the metros and major cities<br />·         Help to each unit to achieve a level of proficiency in operations that are recognized by ISO and other rating agencies to ensure efficiency<br />·         Single window solutions to hotel operations in project guidance, software, manpower and operations</p>
<p>With the industry poised to grow by leaps and bounds in the next decades, the future of these hotel management consultants looks bright.</p>
<p>For more infomation log on to http://www.hospitalityshaw.com</p>
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		<title>A Guide to Choose Best Hotel in Hertford , Hertfordshire , UK</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 11:19:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hertford is one of most popular holiday destination in Hertfordshire .Hertford has many food, drink and entertainment establishments which have grown in number considerably since the eighties and nineties. It attracts people from nearby towns, and often the North London suburbs. There are approximately 25 pubs and clubs in the area , and around 35 [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hertford is one of  most popular holiday destination in Hertfordshire .Hertford has many food, drink and entertainment establishments which have grown in number considerably since the eighties and nineties. It attracts people from nearby towns, and often the North London suburbs. There are approximately 25 pubs and clubs in the area , and around 35 restaurants available here . breathtakingly beautiful scenery on Hertford’s  doorstep you begin to  understand why Hertford  is so popular.</p>
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<p>You want to enjoy your Holiday Breaks or Leisure Breaks in Hertford ? then go to Accommodation Hotels it was the best way for enjoy your time . You can Find the Lowest Hotel Rates Guaranteed! From Luxury Hotels to Budget Accommodations. it serves you Homely services with cheap rates .B and B is the main attraction is  Hotels in Hertford . all hotels are located so near by Airports , Railways and road ways .Hertford hotels have a large range of  menu for your B and B , lunch and dinner .if you are looking for Discount Hotels in Hertford <br />&#13;</p>
<p>Just log on to bellow site .  this site providing Accommodation Hotels , B and B in Hertford , Discount Hotels in Hertford , Bed and Breakfast Hotels in Hertford , Online Reservation Hotels in Hertford is the best way to save your money and time also . </p>
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<p>Hotels Facilities : Bar, Golf Facilities, Valet Parking,Dining Room, Fitness Centre, Internet Access, Meeting Rooms ,Business Services,24 hour Reception.</p>
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<p>Room Facilities : Cable, Internet Access within Room ,Radio ,Tea Coffee Making ,Room Service ,Premium Movies ,Air Conditioning ,Mini Bar , Trouser press . </p>
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<p>Some Attractions around Hertfordshire : Benington Lordship Benington , De Grey Mausoleum Flitton , Devil&#8217;s Dyke Wheathampstead , Frithsden Vineyard Frithsden . </p>
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<p>U Can Find Accommodations in Bellow Cities Also<br />&#13;</p>
<p>||Cheap Hotels in Leeds || Hotels in Hertfordshire || Hotels Accommodation in St Albans || Hotels in Wembley || Hotels in Ashbourne || Hotels in Leeds || Hotels in Arundel || Folkestone Hotels || Hotels in Bournemouth || Hotels in Ramsgate || Hotels in Stevenage || Hotels in Edgware || Hotels in Chorley || Hotels in Hinckley ||</p>
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<p>For More Details Logon to : http://www.hotels-in-hertfordshire.co.uk/Hertford-hotels.aspx</p>
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		<title>France&#8217;s New Hotel Classification</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 22 May 2010 11:19:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[article by Mon &#8220;Hotel&#8221; New hotel classification in France   A reform of the hotel classification has been on the news since more than a year: Indeed until now there were no five stars hotels in France, but since the beginning of 2009 the change is on: Hotels that volunteer will be rated from one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>article by Mon &#8220;Hotel&#8221; New hotel classification in France</p>
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<p>A reform of the hotel classification has been on the news since more than a year: Indeed until now there were no five stars hotels in France, but since the beginning of 2009 the change is on: Hotels that volunteer will be rated from one to five stars for a minimum of three years and a maximum of five years. The evaluation will be done, at the expense of the volunteers. Moreover the ratings will have to be approved by the French government</p>
<p>The point of this new classification system is simply to mix different point of views related to norms and understand and respond better to the clients’ needs by responding better to the comfort criteria that are a “must have” and other criteria that can please the clients.</p>
<p>The move was of course orchestrated by the French government whose goal is to place tourism “at the heart of the economical growth “ by defining a new political plan concerning tourism: “destination France 2020 “the matter was discussed this summer at the “Assises nationale du tourisme” that took place this summer.</p>
<p>The challenge is to support tourism which is the first industry of France: With the globalisation and the client’s changing needs France has to be competitive with other destinations concerning the clients’ behaviours and needs. (Not having a five star rating is a serious handicap considering that the client doesn’t always know the fact that France’s highest class of hotel is “four star luxe”).</p>
<p>Objectively what is going to be different about this new classification? <br /> Firstly it is interesting to know that it is the first time in twenty two years that the classification grid is being changed: And indeed clients needs have changed a lot in twenty two years!.</p>
<p>The new classification is bringing major changes to satisfy the clients: -	no star hotels will disappear: The hotels that volunteer will all be classified one star consequently a fifth star has been added to replace the “four star luxe” appellation. This is useful to hotel owners; it will allow French hotels to be competitive compared to hotel in competing countries. -	The new classification system promises to be more exigent : let’s do a little comparison with the old classification</p>
<p>Old classification New classification For a first star rating 30 criteria were needed First star rating:61 criteria needed For a two star rating 30 criteria were needed two star rating:68 criteria needed For a three star rating 30 criteria were needed three star rating:75 criteria needed For a four star rating 33 criteria were needed Four star rating:94 criteria needed For a four star luxe rating 33 criteria were needed Five star rating:124 criteria needed</p>
<p>The classification will also comprise of optional points: Every hotels that volunteer to get reclassified will have the chance to have optional points, these optional criteria will give establishments the chance to differentiate themselves from their competitors and to show the client the diversity of French hostelry (These optional criteria will not be imposed, hotel managers will choose them). Let’s take a moment to summarise and understand this new classification: To be rated hotels will have to respond to the following exigencies: -	they will have to be compliant to a number of obligatory criteria (See above page) -	they will have to be compliant to a number of optional criteria</p>
<p>These criteria will give hotels points, and it will be the points that will be taken into account for the ratings:</p>
<p>  To be rated “one star”, 141 obligatory points will be needed with an addition of 24 personal, optional points to the hotel.  To be rated “two star”, 161 obligatory points will be needed with an addition of 24 personal, optional points to the hotel.  To be rated “three star”, 177 obligatory points will be needed with an addition of 24 personal, optional points to the hotel.  To be rated “four star”, 226 obligatory points will be needed with an addition of 24 personal, optional points to the hotel.  To be rated “five star”,298 obligatory points will be needed with an addition of 24 personal, optional points to the hotel.
<p>Note: hotels will be given a 5% flexibility margin: if they can not comply to all the points needed to be rated in one category they can make up for these criteria by adding optional points ,but optional points and obligatory points do not have the same value: One obligatory point is equal to three optional points. The heart of this new classification is the client: While the previous classification paid particular attention to surfaces and equipments the new classification pays particular attention to services proposed to the client (in addition to paying attention to the equipment and surfaces.) In addition to that the client will be informed about the new classification and can be solicited to make suggestions about it. Note: hotels will be given a 5% flexibility margin: if they can not comply to all the points needed to be rated in one category they can make up for these criteria by adding optional points ,but optional points and obligatory points do not have the same value: One obligatory point is equal to three optional points. The heart of this new classification is the client: While the previous classification paid particular attention to surfaces and equipments the new classification pays particular attention to services proposed to the client (in addition to paying attention to the equipment and surfaces.) In addition to that the client will be informed about the new classification and can be solicited to make suggestions about it. <a rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview('/outgoing/article_exit_link');" href="http://www.monhotel.fr">monhotel.fr</a></p>
<p>In terms of competitive positioning a change was inevitable: The hotels of the world’s first tourism destination could no longer afford to avoid comparisons with their international competitors! Indeed the creation or more appropriately the adoption of the fifth star will change this fact.</p>
<p>What exactly does the fifth star represent? It will represent the best of French hostelry, the fifth star will be the distinction of excellence and it will of course offer a better readability to international clients. What exactly does the fifth star represent? It will represent the best of French hostelry, the fifth star will be the distinction of excellence and it will of course offer a better readability to international clients.</p>
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<p>A new classification procedure: If the new classification is supposed to make French hotels compliant to international standards the attributions of stars would also be made according to the techniques used by our international competitors. The evaluation will be done by specialised audit firms which will visit hotels regularly and will be more or less exigent (depending on the rating of the hotel), moreover surprise visit will be made to hotels rated four stars and above</p>
<p>Every five years the classification will be subjected to changes (according to the progress or regression of the establishments). <br /> The “Agence de developpement touristique” or Tourism development agency in English will have to support the procedure and animate it. Transition phase: <br /> Given the time that hotels will need to adopt the classification the new and the old classification will co exist during three years strating from the publication of the “Loi Tourisme” or tourism law (which I will present later in this article). After three years the old classification will cease to exist.</p>
<p>A point on investments: As I said earlier the point of this classification is mostly to modernize French Hotels and it will ssdetermine new economical parameters on which establishments will build their new economical system, and to build a new economical system one needs funds. Two organisms will help hotels to find funds: <br /> -OSEO <br /> -caisse des depots <br /> The Loi Tourisme  <br /> This law will modernize the regulations for professionals working in the travel business to allow them to be more competitive in the international sector. This law’s aim is to make easy the sales of tickets for travel agencies: -this law will suppress the four steps that one had to pass to have authorisation to sell trips &#8211; Every operator wanting to sale trip formulas will have to declare his activity to a national register managed by the future “Agence de developpement Touristique”. The law will be according to reports constituted of thirteen articles. </p>
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