GOVERNMENT OF INIDA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

(H&R DIVISION)

 

Dalhousie Road

C-1 Hutments

NEW DELHI

Telfax: 23792504

 

No. 17-TH-II(1)/2008                                                               Date 23.12.2009

 

To

 

1.           The Secretary General, FHRAI

2.           The President,  HAI

3.           Secretary General, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Eastern India

4.           Secretary General, Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India

5.           Secretary General, SIHRA

6.           Secretary General, Hotel & Restaurant Association (WI)

7.           The President, IHHA

8.           Regional Director, Indiatourism – North, East, North East, South & West

9.           Directors/Managers, India tourism Offices

 

Sir/Madam,

 

          The undersigned is directed to inform that the ‘Guidelines” for the “National Tourism Awards – 2008-09”  along with application formats has been posted on the Ministry’s official website viz. www.incredibleindia.org.   Copies of the said formats are being enclosed herewith for information and necessary action.

 

          You are requested to kindly circulate the above mentioned information to your classified/reclassified hotels and encourage the hotels to apply for the awards.  The applications in the prescribed format alongwith necessary documents may be forwarded in original to:

 

                   Dy. Director General (H&R)

                   Ministry of Tourism

                   C-1 Hutments, Dalhousie Road

                   New Delhi-110011

 

  The last date for the receipt of entries is 11th January, 2010.

 

          Thanking you.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

 

(Vikas Rustagi)

Dy. Director General(H&R)

Tele / Fax : 011-23792504

 

 

 

 

Ministry of Tourism

Government of India

(Publicity, Events & IT Division)

 

GUIDELINES FOR NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS 2008– 09

 

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the travel and tourism industry every year. These awards are presented to State Governments / Union Territories, classified hotels, heritage hotels, approved travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators, individuals and other private organizations in recognition of their performances in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism.

 

The selection of the awardees is made by Committees constituted for the purpose and the decision of the Ministry of Tourism is final and binding. Applications have to be made in proper forms, wherever specified. Unless otherwise mentioned, the entries for the award should have been published or the activities organized during the period April 2008 to March 2009.

 

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India reserves the right to change the criteria, the parameters for consideration and all other relevant provisions from time to time for selection of Awards. The decision taken shall be at the sole discretion of the Secretary, (Tourism), Government of India and will be treated as final.

 

1. NATIONAL AWARDS

 

Sl. No.

Category of Awards

Description

Where to Submit  Applications

 

 

 

 

 

Classified Hotels / Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments

(i)

Best Hotel – 1 star to 5 star deluxe category (6 awards – one in each category)

Award based on foreign exchange earned and foreign guests stayed.

Deputy Director General (Hotels), Ministry of Tourism, C-! Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011.

Telefax: 011 – 23792504.

E-mail : rustagi@nic.in

(ii)

Best Heritage Hotel – Basic, Classic and Grand categories (3 awards – one in each category)

Award based on foreign exchange earned and foreign guests stayed.

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(iii)

Best Eco Friendly Hotel

(1 award)

Award based on Eco Friendly practices observed by hotels and foreign exchange earned

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(iv)

Hotel providing best facilities for the differently abled guests (1 award)

Award based on facilities provided for the differently abled by hotels and foreign exchange earned.

---do---

(v)

Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments:

Gold Category ( 1 award)

Silver Category (1 award)

Award based on revenue earned and total number of guests stayed

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2. AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

 

Sl. No.

Category of Awards

Description

Where to Submit  Application

 (xiii)

Best Chef of India

(3 award)

(i)   1 Best Chef award for 4 star, 5 star, 5 star Deluxe, Heritage Classic & Heritage Grand category

(ii)  1 Best Chef award for 1 star, 2 star, 3 star  & Heritage Basic category

(iii)  1 Best Chef award for Other Chefs  not covered in (i) & (ii)  categories above.

Deputy Director General (Hotels), Ministry of Tourism, C-! Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011.

Tel.: 011 – 23792504.

Fax : 011 – 23011518.

E-mail : rustagi@nic.in

 

(xiv)

Best Convention Centre

(1 award)

Award for Convention Centres providing required facilities & services of international standard.

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF AWARDS

 

1.         NATIONAL AWARDS

 

 

B.         Classified Hotels / Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments

 

(i)         Best Hotels                                                                                   (Total Six Awards)

• 5 Star Deluxe

• 5 Star

• 4 Star

• 3 Star

• 2 Star

• 1 Star

 

(ii)        Best Heritage Hotels                                                                          (Three Awards)

Heritage Grand

Heritage Classic

Heritage Basic

 

Selection of awardees in the above categories (B (i) & (ii) would be on the basis of:

1. Foreign exchange earned per room during 2008-09                       

2. Increase in foreign exchange earning during the last year            

3. Foreign guests stayed per room during 2008-09                              

4. Increase/decrease in no. of foreign guests during 2008-09             

 

(iii)      Best Eco Friendly Hotel                                                             (One Award)

Selection of awardees in this category would be on the basis of:

1.         50% emphasis on Foreign Exchange Earnings, supported by a certificate from a Chartered Accountant.

 

2.         50% of the emphasis for qualification for National Tourism Award will be on the following practices / parameters :

·         ISO certified

·         HACCP                                                                                      

·         Ecotel                

·         Awareness                                                           

·         Other Eco-friendly practices                  

·         Technical updates         

·         Strategy                                                                                       

 

(iv)       Hotel providing Best Facilities for the Differently Abled Guests            (One Award)

Selection of awardees in this category would be on the basis of:

1.         50% emphasis on Foreign Exchange Earned per room, supported by a certificate from a Chartered Accountant.

 

2.         50% of the emphasis for the National Tourism Award will be on provision of facilities for the differently abled :

·         Features in the hotel/room                                                     

·         No. of staff employed            

·         Facilities for the differently abled physically challenged staff             

·         No. of dedicated rooms                     

·         Miscellaneous                                                             

 

(v)        Best Incredible India Bed & Breakfast Establishments                   (Total Two Awards)

• Gold Category  (One Award)

• Silver Category  (One Award)

 

Selection of awardees in this category  would be on the basis of:

1. Revenue earned during 2008-09                 

2. Total number of guests stayed during 2008-09                                

3. Efforts made for promotion of the Establishment would also be considered.

 

Entries for categories B (i) to (v) above may be forwarded to the Deputy Director General (Hotels), Ministry of Tourism, C-! Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011. Telefax: 011 – 23792504.  E-mail : rustagi@nic.in. Formats for submitting entries in these categories are enclosed with this document.

 

 

2.         AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

 

 (xiii)     Best Chef of India                                                                            (Three Awards)

There are three awards, one in each of the following categories :

(i)         1 Best Chef award for 4 star, 5 star, 5 star Deluxe, Heritage Classic & Heritage

            Grand category

(ii)        1 Best Chef award for 1 star, 2 star, 3 star & Heritage Basic category

(iii)       1 Best Chef award for Other Chefs not covered in (i) & (ii) categories above.

The criteria for selection would be following:

·         Years of professional experience                                                        

·         National/International achievements                                     

·         Innovation/brand creation                                                                

·         Books/articles authored                                                                     

·         ICON status                                                                                         

·         Contribution to the society                                                                 

 

(xiv)     Best Convention Centre                                                                       (One Award)

The criteria for selection would be following:

·         Seating Capacity : The plenary Hall should have a capacity for 500 pax or above in metropolitan cities and capacity for 300 pax or above in other cities)                       

  • Details of the Convention Centre (Minimum 3 smaller halls)
  • Adequate Exhibition space
  • Restaurants     
  • Miscellaneous / Number of Conventions held during the year 2008-09

Marks will be awarded on the facilities and services provided for a Convention Centre.

                         

Entries for categories F (xiii) and (xiv) above may be forwarded to Deputy Director General (Hotels), Ministry of Tourism, C-! Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi – 110 011.

Telefax: 011 – 23792504.  E-mail : rustagi@nic.in

 

 

 

NOTE          : The last date for receipt of entries in the respective offices/divisions of the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, is by 1500 hrs. on 11th January 2010

 

 

 


 

MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

APPLICATION FORMAT FOR NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS FOR star category/ Heritage category Hotels FOR THE YEAR - 2008-09

 

S. No.

Particulars

 

Information to be filled up by applicant

  1.  

Name of the Hotel

 

  1.  

Star category

 

  1.  

Location of the hotel

(Address, Telephone no. with STD code, Fax and E-mail)     

 

  1.  

Name of the company with Address

 

  1.  

Name of the General Manager (in block letters)

 

  1.  

Name and address of the contact person/ representative in Delhi if any with: telephone, fax, e-mail, mobile

 

  1.  

Status of classification (category) during 2008-2009                

(Category -One star to 5 star

deluxe/ Heritage/Heritage Classic/

Heritage Grand). A copy of the DOT classification / re-classification

order may be enclosed

 

  1.  

No. of rooms

 

  1.  

a) Total turn over of the Hotel during the year 2008-2009

 

b) Foreign Exchange earning of the Hotel during the years 2008-09 and 2007-08- separately in INR equivalent

(Note: Should not include money changing at the counter/service for Foreign Exchange)

 

c) Increase/decrease in Foreign Exchange earning in 2008-2009 as compared to 2007-08

 

 

  1.  

a) No. of foreign guests stayed during 2008-09 and 2007-08- separately                                                                                  

b) Increase/decrease in No. of foreign guests stayed during 2008-09 as compared to 2007-08                                               

c) Break up of Indian and foreign guests during the year 2008-09                                                      

Note: (8 a, b & c; 9 a, b & c may be duly certified by the statutory auditors of the Hotel)

 

Note: (9 a, b & c; and 10 a, b & c may be duly certified by the statutory auditors of the

          Hotel)

  1.  

Brief description of the Hotel highlighting the salient features in around 30 words

(This may be furnished in block letters)

 

 

  1.  

High resolution photo/image of the hotel (exterior and interior)

(images may be forwarded by email)

 

 

  1.  

Has the hotel received an award earlier under this category and if so, the year/s may be indicated

 

 

  1.  

Any other relevant information

 

 

 

Note:

 

1.  Hotel is required to apply separately for each category of National Tourism Award.

 

2. Incomplete applications and applications not in the prescribed format will not be accepted. Applications may adhere to the prescribed format and in case no information is available, then the same be shown as Nil / NA.

 

3.  Hotels which were given first prize in the same category for three years out of the

    last five years will not be considered for the above Award.

 

 

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MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

APPLICATION FORMAT FOR Best Eco-Friendly Hotel - 2008-09

 

S. No.

Particulars

 

Information to be filled up by applicant

1.

Name of the Hotel

 

2.

Star category

 

3.

Location of the hotel

(Address, Telephone no. with STD          code, Fax and E-mail)

 

4.

Name of the company with

Address

 

     5.

Name of the General Manager

(in block letters)

 

6.

Name and address of the contact person/ representative in Delhi if any with : telephone, fax, e-mail, mobile

 

7.

Status of classification (category) during 2008-2009                     

(Category -One star to 5 star

deluxe/ Heritage/ Heritage

Classic/ Heritage Grand). A copy

of the DOT classification/

re-classification order may be

enclosed)

 

8.

No. of rooms

 

9.

a) Total turn over of the Hotel during the year 2008-2009

 

b) Foreign Exchange earning of the Hotel during the years 2008-09 and 2007-08- separately in INR equivalent

(Note: Should not include money changing at the counter/service for Foreign Exchange)

 

c) Increase/decrease in Foreign Exchange earning in 2008-2009 as compared to 2007-08

 

 

10.

a) No. of foreign guests stayed during 2008-09 and 2007-08- separately                                                                               

b) Increase/decrease in No. of foreign guests stayed during 2008-09 as compared to 2007-08                                             

c) Break up of Indian and foreign guests during the year 2008-09       

 

 

Note: (9 a, b & c; and 10 a, b & c may be duly certified by the statutory auditors of the

          Hotel)

 

11.

Brief description of the Hotel highlighting the salient eco-friendly features in around 30 words

(This may be furnished in block letters)

 

12.

Transparency of the property and photographs (Exterior and Interior)

 

13.

Information on the following may be furnished:

i). ISO certification (copy to be enclosed)                               

 

ii). HACCP (copy to be enclosed)                                               

iii). Ecotel (copy to be enclosed)                                               

iv). Upgrading awareness of eco-friendly measures                                                        

v).Technical updates                                      

vi).Strategy to promote eco-friendly measures

 

vii). Measures for energy conservation

 

vii) Measures for water conservation

 

viii) Waste management

 

ix) Pollution control for air, water and light

 

x) Sewage treatment plant (STP)

 

xi) Non CFC refrigeration and air conditioning

 

xii) Measures for non-usage of plastic

 

xiii) Recycling of materials/waste/refuse etc.

 

xiv) Non smoking policy etc.

 

xv) Use of solar energy

 

xvi) Social responsibilities for the local communities

 

14.

Any awards /recognitions received by the hotel for eco-friendly policy

 

  1.  

Has the hotel received a National Tourism Award earlier under this category and if so, the year/s may be indicated

 

  1.  

Any other relevant information

 

 

 

Note:

 

1.  Hotel is required to apply separately for each category of National Tourism Award.

 

2. Incomplete applications and applications not in the prescribed format will not be accepted. Applications may adhere to the prescribed format and in case no information is available, then the same be shown as Nil / NA.

 

1.       Hotels which were given first prize in the same category for three years out of the last five years will not be considered for the above Award.

 

 

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MINISTRY OF TOURISM

APPLICATION FORMAT FOR hotel Providing best Facilities For The

differently abled guests - 2008-09

 

S. No.

Particulars

 

Information to be filled up by applicant

1.

Name of the Hotel      

 

2.

Star category

 

3.

Location of the hotel

(Address, Telephone no. with STD          code, Fax and E-mail)

 

4.

Name of the company with

Address

 

     5.

Name of the General Manager

(in block letters)

 

6.

Name and address of the contact person/ representative in Delhi if any with : telephone, fax, e-mail and

mobile

 

7.

Status of classification (category) during 2008-2009         

(Category -One star to 5 star

deluxe/ Heritage/ Heritage

Classic/ Heritage Grand). A copy

of the DOT classification/

re-classification order may be

enclosed)

 

8.

No. of rooms dedicated for the differently abled

 

9.

a) Total turn over of the Hotel during the year 2008-2009

 

b) Foreign Exchange earning of the Hotel during the years 2008-09 and 2007-08- separately in INR equivalent

(Note: Should not include money changing at the counter/service for Foreign Exchange)

 

c) Increase/decrease in Foreign Exchange earning in 2008-2009 as compared to 2007-08

 

10.

a) No. of foreign guests stayed during 2008-09 and 2007-08- separately                                                                               

b) Increase/decrease in No. of foreign guests stayed during 2008-09 as compared to 2007-08                                             

c) Break up of Indian and foreign guests during the year 2008-09 

 

Note: (9 a, b & c; and 10 a, b & c may be duly certified by the statutory auditors of the

          Hotel)

 

11.

Information on the following may be provided:

 

(i)      Features for the differently

      abled guests in the hotel/ room

(ii)     No. of differently abled staff employed and facilities provided for them

(iii)    Facilities for the differently abled guest provided -in the room; lobby; restaurants etc. viz. provision of telephone, toilet, ramp with anti-slip floors wheel chair, dedicated parking, access to all public areas etc.

(iii)        Facilities for aurally/visually handicapped (signage in Braille)

 

 

12.

Brief description highlighting

salient features for differently

abled persons in 30 words

(This may be furnished in block

letters)

 

13.

High resolution photo/image of the hotel (exterior and interior)

and of the facilities for the differently abled (images may be

forwarded by email)

 

14.

Has the hotel received an award earlier under this category and if so, the year/s may be indicated

 

15.

Any other relevant information

 

 

Note:

 

1.  Hotel is required to apply separately for each category of National Tourism Award.

 

2. Incomplete applications and applications not in the prescribed format will not be accepted. Applications may adhere to the prescribed format and in case no information is available, then the same be shown as Nil / NA.

 

2.       Hotels which were given first prize in the same category for three years out of the last five years will not be considered for the above Award.

 

 

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MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Best Chef of the Year Award - 2008-09

 

        

S. No.

Particulars

 

Information to be filled up by applicant

1.

Name

 

2.

Date of birth and age

 

     3.

Present designation

 

4.

Employed by hotel / Stand alone Restaurant*

 

5.

Name of Hotel / Stand alone Restaurant

 

6.

Technical/ vocational/educational qualifications

 

7.

No. of years of professional experience

 

8.

No. of years in current position

 

9.

Area of speciality –Indian cuisine/ Western cuisine/ specific cuisine etc.

 

10.

Past experience / departments worked in

 

11.

Significant achievements national/ international) in the

year 2008-2009. Details of initiatives, creativity, food shows

etc. that have been organized nationally/internationally

(This should be supported by documents/ press cuttings /photos etc.)

 

12.

Innovation / brand creation if    any

 

13.

 Books and articles authored

 

14.

  Contribution to society if any

 

15.

  Other noteworthy achievements

  during the career

 

 

Note:

 

1.  Incomplete applications and applications not in the prescribed format will not be accepted. Applications may adhere to the prescribed format and in case no information is available, then the same be shown as Nil / NA.

 

2.   Chefs who have received a National Tourism Award earlier will not be considered.

 

*   Stand alone restaurant means an independent restaurant which is not part of a hotel.

 

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MINISTRY OF TOURISM

 

Best Convention Centre Award - 2008-09

 

      

S. No.

Particulars

 

Information to be filled up by applicant

1.

Name of the Convention Centre

 

 

 

2.

Location of the Convention Centre

 

i.                    Address

ii.                  Telephone no. with STD.

         code

iii.                Fax

iv.                Email

 

 

  1.  

Name of General Manager

(in block letters)

 

 

  1.  

Name and address of the contact person/representative in Delhi if any with:

 

telephone no.

 

fax no.

 

email

 

mobile No.

 

 

  1.  

Details of Plenary Hall (Name and area in sq.ft. with No. of seating)

 

 

  1.  

No. of Convention halls (should have minimum 3 smaller halls with names and area in sq.ft and No. of seating to be indicated against each hall)

 

 

  1.  

Facilities:

 

i.                    Lobby / reception area indicating the No. of registration counters

 

ii.                  Multi-lingual translation

 

iii.                Business centre (facilities/ details to be indicated)

 

iv.                Restaurant (No. of covers)

 

v.                  Public restroom for the differently abled

 

vi.                Hotel accommodation if any with No. of rooms

 

vii.              Parking space (No. of vehicles-cars/buses)

 

 

  1.  

Details of exhibition space (area/size in sq.ft.)

 

 

  1.  

Conventions held during 2008-09

 

 

  1.  

Mega event / events hosted

 

 

  1.  

Any other facilities

 

 

 

NOTE:

 

1.  Incomplete applications and applications not in the prescribed format will not be accepted. Applications may adhere to the prescribed format and in case no information is available, then the same be shown as Nil / NA.

 

2. Convention Centre which has received award in the same category for three years out of the last five years will not be considered.

 


NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS

 

Application For Approved Incredible India Bed & Breakfast

Establishments

 

(To be typed in block letters on letterhead of the Unit)

 

 

1.       Name of the Bed and Breakfast unit                                    :

 

2.       Category – Silver / Gold                                                    :

 

3.       No. of Rooms offered by the Bed & Breakfast establishment  :

 

4.       Address/location with Phone No.

          STD Code, Fax No., E-mail, Address & Website                    :

          (i)      Address                                                                  :                           

(ii)      Telephone with STD Code                                        :

         (iii)     Fax No.                                                                  :

         (iv)     E-mail Address                                                        :

         (v)      Website                                                                  :

 

5.       Name & address of contact person/representative                :

          (i)      Address                                                                  :                           

(ii)      Telephone with STD Code                                        :

         (iii)     Fax No.                                                                  :

         (iv)     E-mail Address                                                        :

         (v)      Website                                                                  :

 

6.       Revenue earned during the year 2008-2009

          (i)      Earning in INR                                                        :

          (ii)      Earning in foreign currency (Converted to INR)          :       

 

7.       A)      Total No. of guests stayed during the year 2008-2009

                   (i)      No. of Indian guests                                                :

                   (ii)      No. of foreign guests                                     :

 

          B)       Total No. of room nights sold                                           

                   (i)      No. of room nights for Indian Guest                :

                   (ii)      No. of room nights for foreign Guest               :

 

8.       Brief note of efforts made by the Bed & Breakfast Establishment for promotion of the establishment in not more than 50 words:

 

9.       Brief description of B&B establishment highlighting salient features in 30 words.

 

10.     Any other relevant information:

 

11.     Photographs of (i) Front of Building (ii) Rooms (iii) Bathrooms.

          (Hard copy of photographs may be sent along with application.)

 

 

 

Note: Incomplete Applications will not be accepted. 

 

 

 

 

 

Vikas Rustagi
Dy.D.G
Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
C-1, Hutments, Dalhousie Road, New Delhi
Tele / Fax : 23792504