Mandatory classification of hotel enterprises in the Russian Federation: problems and prospects

UDC 379.832

Authors

E. E. Panina,
PhD in Pedagogy, Associate Professor of the Department of Commerce and Hospitality, Vladimir State University named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia
I. I. Savelev,
Candidate of Economic Sciences, Associate Professor, Vladimir Law Institute of the Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia, Vladimir State University named after A.G. and N.G. Stoletovs, Vladimir, Russia

Abstract

Objective. The article discusses issues related to changes in Russian legislation regarding the mandatory classification of hotel enterprises in the Russian Federation, and the problems that have arisen in this regard, as well as the objectives of the classification and its relevance. The authors analyzed the main regulatory documents governing the procedure for the classification of hotel enterprises, and the changes in legislation adopted in recent years related to this issue.
Materials and methods. The work reveals the problems associated with changes in legislation and the introduction of a mandatory classification system for hotel enterprises in the Russian Federation.
Result. In modern conditions, the classification of hotel enterprises is a means of ensuring the quality of hotel services and increasing the competitiveness of hotels.
Conclusion. The introduction of a mandatory classification of hotel enterprises in the Russian Federation will contribute to improving the quality and service at the level of world standards, improving the material and technical base, increasing the level of professional training of employees and the development of this sector of the economy as a whole.

Keywords

hotel enterprise, classification of hotel enterprises, requirements for mandatory classification of hotel enterprises, improving the quality of hotel services.