An initiative to drive up standards across the tourism industry has been hailed an initial success in a report published today. `Fitness for Purpose – lessons from local authorities', published by the Local Government Association and supported by the Department for Media, Culture and Sport, details the results of the Fitness for Purpose scheme, piloted by local authorities in Blackpool, Bournemouth, Camden, Canterbury, Greenwich and West Sussex.
The scheme promotes better inspection and regulation of tourism accommodation, whilst offering a lighter regulatory touch to well-run businesses that already comply with standards. Accommodation providers are given a "check list" to measure themselves against and then draw up an improvement plan to correct any problems that are identified.
The scheme aims to reassure consumers that hotels, guesthouses and Bed and Breakfast accommodation meet minimum legal and safety standards, whilst giving businesses the support they need to raise standards in essential areas such as health and safety, fire and food safety and trading standards.
Welcoming the findings of the report, Tourism Minister Richard Caborn said: "In an increasingly competitive tourism market, quality is everything. Both overseas and domestic visitors expect high standards. They are right to do so.
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Hotel Facilities of Smart Hotel Blackpool
General |
Backup Generator, Currency Exchange, Computer on Request, Bar, Breakfast Services, Laundry Facilities, Parking, Doctor on Call, Internet/Wi-Fi, Family/Child Friendly. |
Room Facilities |
House Keeping, Internet Access, Attached Bathroom, Air Conditioning Room, H/C Water, Desk, Toothbrush/Razor on Request. |
Activities |
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Services |
Breakfast Services, Doctor on Call, Laundry Facilities, Parking, Bar. |
Internet |
Paid! Wi-Fi is available in the hotel rooms and charges apply. |
Parking |
Paid! Paid public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed). |
Hotel Policies of Smart Hotel Blackpool
Rooms |
7 |
Check-in |
From 2 PM |
Check-out |
Until 10 AM |
Cancellation / Prepayment |
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to room type and Hotel Policies, Please check and Call directly to Hotel before booking the Hotel, Please clear all doubts on phone before booking. |
Children and extra beds |
Paid! All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing beds. |
Pets |
Not Allowed! Pets are not allowed. |
Payment Mode |
Net Banking, Cheque, Traveller Cheque, Cash. |