Star-Rated Accreditation
National Accommodation Standards (NAS)
valid for three (3) years and shall be renewable unless sooner
cancelled or revoked for a cause.
Scope and Applicability
Premium/Star-Rated
Registration Regular Accreditation
Accreditation
RESORT
- a full service accommodation located in a more natural, relaxed
environment, with reception and guest rooms generally offering
private facilities with an onsite restaurant, room and bar service
and recreation facilities
ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Apartment Hotel
- a serviced apartment offering self-contained units with access
to kitchen and laundry facilities. A number of bedrooms may
share one bathroom in the unit
Guest Accommodation
- shall apply to Tourist Inns, Pension Houses, Motels, Bed and
Breakfast and other accommodation establishments that may
be classified and included
ACCOMMODATION ESTABLISHMENTS
Homestay
- an alternative tourism where tourists will stay with the host’s
family in the same house to experience the everyday way of
life of the family and local community
TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCIES
Tour Operator
- any person or entity engaged in the business of inbound and/or
local tour operation such as organizing and/or conducting tours
tours as well as making online reservations , arranging and
booking for transportation and accommodation for a fee,
commission, or any form of remuneration
Travel Agency
- any person or entity engaged in the business of providing travel-
related service such as transportation or accommodation
reservations/bookings, documentation of travel papers, sale
and /or issuance of tickets and selling of outbound tours for a
fee commission, or any form of remuneration
TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCIES
Travel and Tour Agency
- regularly engaged in both Tour Operator and Travel Agency
BASIC REGISTRATION
ENTITY TYPE
ENTITY TYPE
Proof of attendance to a
Homestay Training conducted
Homestay by DOT or any DOT-recognized
or accredited training
institute/partner
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
REGULAR ACCREDITATION (Documentary)
ENTITY TYPE NEW RENEWAL
Proof of working capital of
₱500,000.00
- For Corporation/ Partnership/ Audited Financial Statements or any
Cooperative P500,000.00 Paid- documents to prove that the
up/partners capital establishment has a minimum of
- For single proprietorship, original ₱500,000.00 working capital.
copy of bank certification with
cheque writer
For establishments with new
For General Manager, documents to prove General Managers, documents to
Travel and Tour Agency
a minimum of three (3) years managerial prove a minimum of three (3) years
experience in travel and tour agency managerial experience in travel and
operations or proof of passing the Travel tour agency operations or proof of
and Tour Agency Management Course or its passing the Travel and Tour Agency
equivalent Management Course or its
equivalent
Company Profile/Portfolio
Proof of attendance to a
Homestay Training conducted
Homestay by DOT or any DOT-recognized
or accredited training
institute/partner
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
PREMIUM/STAR RATED ACCREDITATION
ENTITY TYPE NEW RENEWAL
Audited Financial Statements or any documents to prove that the
establishment has minimum of ₱1,500,000.00 working capital
For establishments with new General
For General Manager, documents to Managers, documents to prove a
prove a minimum of three (3) years minimum of three (3) years
managerial experience in travel and managerial experience in travel and
tour agency operations or proof of tour agency operations or proof of
passing the Travel and Tour Agency passing the Travel and Tour Agency
Management Course or its equivalent Management Course or its equivalent
Travel and Tour Agency
Recognition from reputable
institutions or external bodies
Proof of Membership in good Proof of Membership in good
standing to any duly recognized standing to any duly recognized
Travel and Tour National and/or Travel and Tour National and/or
International Associations International Associations
Notarized Summary of Inbound Transaction reflecting a total of 500 foreign
guests per year, duly certified to by an Independent Auditor
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
PREMIUM/STAR ACCREDITATION
PREMIUM/STAR ACCREDITATION
Waste bins provided in the public restroom Staff in Uniform with name plates and IDs
BATHROOM BEDROOM
Waste bins
REGULAR ACCREDITATION
PUBLIC AREA
Information/Reception counter or receiving area manned for
at least 12 hours.
Seating area proportionate to the size of the property
Enclosed public areas shall maintain a maximum temperature of 25 degrees Celsius year round
REGULAR ACCREDITATION
BEDROOM
Minimum of five (5) lettable rooms.
Note: This requirement will not apply to establishments existing prior to the implementation of these rules.
Minimum room size must be at least 12 sq.m. inclusive of toilet & bath.
All rooms are air-conditioned or shall maintain a maximum room temperature of 25 degrees
Celsius
Potable water and drinking glass in room
REGULAR ACCREDITATION
BATHROOM
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
REGULAR ACCREDITATION
Kitchen equipped with clean and functional kitchen equipment and utensils.
Crockery, Cutlery and Glassware- clean, unchipped and stored in a dry place
REGULAR ACCREDITATION
REGULAR ACCREDITATION
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS
Designated PWD room/s (BP 344) and provision of facilities in accordance with BP 344
Driveway
Parking area
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
BEDROOM
Clothes line 1
Hair dryer 1
Sub-Total 10
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
Gym/Fitness Center/Spa 5
Function/Meeting Rooms 5
Swimming pool 5
Ironing Services 1
Laundry Services 1
SUBTOTAL 24
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS
SUBTOTAL 10
COMMON AREA
Waiting Area
Wi-fi Provision
BEDROOM
BEDROOM
HOMESTAYS
BATHROOM
Clean toilet and bath with adequate supply of clean water, soap
and toilet paper
Fire Extinguisher
Promotion of Filipino Culture and Heritage
(Decoration, food and products offered)
OTHERS
Special Recognition (e.g.
ASEAN Green Certification, etc.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
TRAVEL AND TOUR AGENCIES
Information Materials
(Brochures/Flyers/Other Promotional Materials)
Fire Extinguishers
Use of online banking/ Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI-DSS)
Compliant and Encrypted with Valid Security Sockets Layer (SSL) Certificate
Vehicle Requirement
a. Luxury car
b. Premium/Luxury Bus
(Comfortable legroom and clean CR)
c. PWD-Friendly Vehicles
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
TOURIST LAND TRANSPORT OPERATOR
Driver Requirement
Drivers in Uniforms
Completion of DOT’s Drivers’ Training
Regular staff Training
(Drivers as Tourism Front Liners) &
(at least once per year)
Emergency Response, Basic Life Support
Garage Requirement
NOT APPLICABLE
Garage with Motorpool
Fire extinguisher
Drivers'/Employees' Lounge
APPLICATION PERIOD AND EXPIRY DATE
Accommodation
August 1 to October 31 October 31
Establishments
Main Office Accreditation. The main office should be accredited prior to the
accreditation of branch office.
Validity of Accreditation.