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Prepared by Prof Santos BuenvenidaPosted by Dominique Martel Soriano
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Hotel and resorts
Hotel Definition
The Department of Tourism of the Philippines defines hotels as a building edifice or premises or a completely independent part thereof, which is used for the regular reception, accommodation or lodging of travelers and tourist and the provision of services incidental thereto for a fee (Department of Tourism, 1992)
Types of Hotels
Commercial hotels: These are the largest group of hotels that primarily caters to business travelers. They offer a wide variety of services and facilities that meets the exquisite taste of guest. It is common to see state-of-the- art rooms and recreational facilities in this category.
Airport hotels: Airport hotels are named so because of their proximity to major travel centers like the airport. Typical target markets include business travelers who do not want to travel long after a long haul flight, airline passengers with overnight travel layovers or canceled flights and airline personnel.
Resorts: Resorts are designed for relaxation and vacationing guests as they target the leisure market. A resort may be located in the mountains, on an island, or in some other exotic location away from crowded residential areas.
Bed and breakfast hotels: Bed and breakfast hotels usually are converted houses, historical buildings that offer rentable rooms to guest. The number of guest rooms in this category ranges from 20 to 30 guestrooms and may offer limited but homey food and beverage service.
Suite hotels: Suite hotels feature luxury rooms. These may include a foyer and kitchen as part of the guestrooms and butler service.
Extended stay hotels: Designed for travelers who intend to stay five days or longer and require reduced hotel services. This would include a kitchen area.
Convention hotels: Convention hotels primary caters
to conventions and meetings from small to large groups.
Casino hotels: Highlights gaming as one of the
entertainment venue for guest.
Rentable Room (2008)
Rank/ Brand Name Rooms Best Western 308,636 Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts 256,699 Marriott Hotels & Resorts 188,544 Hilton 176,541 Holiday Inn Express 156,531 Days Inn 153,333 Comfort Inn 149,991 Hampton Inn 147,326 Sheraton 138,878 Super 8 128,587
Properties owned
Rank/ Company HotelsHotel Group 6,544Choice Hotels International 5,570Best Western International 4,035IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 3,949Accor 3,871Hilton Hotels Corp. 3,000Marriott International 2,999Carlson Hotels Worldwide 969Golden Tulip Hospitality Group 944Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 897
Rating System
Star Rating Diamond
In the Philippines, hotels are classified into four categories; these are the De Luxe, First Class, Standard and Economy. According to the Department of Tourism, hotels can be adjudge by location, physical structure, bedroom facilities and furnishings, front office and reception service, recreational amenities, entertainment, engineering and maintenance, public areas and overall service.
Stars Diamond
1 • Basic service and regular room without the
frills and amenities.• Courteous staff that
practice good housekeeping
• Hotels for the budget conscious with basic amenities
pertaining to comfort, cleanliness, service and
hospitality
2 • Basic room that provides expanded
amenities and services which may include on-site food and beverage outlets and recreational facilities such as a gym
• Moderately priced booking with modest enhancements on physical facilities, guestroom,
design, and amenities.
3 •Provides full service and amenities, which may
include turndown service, bell service, a gym, and on-site food
beverage outlets.• Room highlights more bathroom and in-room
amenities
• Provides comprehensive needs of guest
• Features distinguished style, including marked upgrades in
the quality of physical attributes, amenities, and level
of comfort provided.
STAR DIAMOND
4 • Provides guests luxurious experience in terms of guest room facilities
amenities, and services.• Service is exceptional and facilities are distinctive in
taste
• Provides extensive amenities, stylish facilities, and high degree
of service
5 • Provides superlative service and expanded
amenities in a luxurious , distinctive environment
• Provides ultimate luxury and sophistication
• Has a unique trademark of meticulously serving and
exceeding all guest expectations while maintaining an impeccable
standard of excellence.
6-7 • Some sectors in the hotel industry claim that the six-or-seven-star classification is just a marketing tool by
hotels to promote their properties
•The Crown Macau is a six –star hotel while Burj Al
Arab and the Atlantis hotel in Dubai are considered
seven-star hotels.
• Not applicable
Hotel Management Contract A management contract is an arrangement
under which operational control of an enterprise is vested by contract in a separate enterprise that performs the necessary managerial functions in return for a fee. Management contracts involve not just selling a method of doing things (as with franchising or licensing) but also in doing them. A management contract can involve a wide range of functions, such as technical operation of a production facility, management of personnel, accounting, marketing services and training.
Top Management Contracts
Company Hotels ManagedMarriott International 962Extended Stay Hotels 686IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) 539Accor 535Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide 489Tharaldson Lodging Cos. 372Hilton Hotels Corp. 346Interstate Hotels & Resorts 191The Rezidor Hotel Group 176Hyatt Hotels & Resorts 172
Resorts
According with the Department of Tourism of the Philippines a resort is any place or places with pleasant environment and atmosphere conducive to comfort, healthful relaxation and rest, offering food, sleeping accommodation and recreational facilities to the public for a fee or remuneration (Department of Tourism, 1992).
Resorts- DOT
Resorts according to the Department of Tourism may be categorized as:
1. Beach resort (located along the seashore)2. Inland resort (located within the town proper or city)3. Island resort (located in natural or man-made island
within the internal waters of the Philippine Archipelago
4. Lakeside or riverside resort (located along or near the bank of a lake or river)
5. Mountain resort (located at or near a mountain or hill)
6. Theme parks
Resort Classification in the Philippines
AAAAAA
Category Class AAA Class AA Class A
Location and Environment
Suitable area free from noise, atmospheric, and marine pollution
Parking (if applicable)
Adequate parking space with parking security
Facilities and Room
Accommodation
First Class Hotel Standard
Standard Class Hotel Standard
Economy Class Hotel Standard
Public Washrooms • Clean and adequate public toilet• Bathroom for Male & Female
• Sufficient hot and cold running water, toilet paper, soap and hand
towel and/ or hand dryer.
• Clean and adequate public
toilet• Bathroom for Male & Female
• Sufficient hot and cold running
water, toilet paper and soap
Sports and Recreational
Facilities
At least (4) sports and recreational
facilities
At least (3) sports and recreational
facilities
At least (2) sports and recreational
facilities
Conference / Convention
Facilities
Available Available NA
Employee Facilities
Adequate and well-maintained cafeteria, locker rooms, and separate bathrooms for male and female
Resort Accreditation Standards (DOT 1992)