Chapter I
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Article 1.- This Decree provides for tourist accommodation establishments and the State management over tourist accommodation establishments in Vietnam.
Article 2.- Subjects of application
This Decree shall apply to all Vietnamese organizations and individuals of all economic sectors and foreign organizations and individuals operating under the Law on Foreign Investment in Vietnam and doing business in tourist accommodation establishments, except otherwise provided for by the legislation on foreign investment in Vietnam.
Article 3.- Doing business in tourist accommodation establishments
Organizations and individuals that satisfy all the conditions prescribed in Article 7 of this Decree can do business in tourist accommodation establishments.
The State protects the legitimate rights and interests of organizations and individuals and creates every conditions for all organizations and individuals of any economic sector to do business in tourist accommodation establishments and take part in developing tourist accommodation establishments according to the planning and plans.
Article 4.- Tourist accommodation establishments
Tourist accommodation establishments are establishments doing business in providing standardized rooms, beds and other services for tourists, including:
- Hotels.
- Tourist villages.
- Tourist business villas.
- Tourist business apartments.
- Tourist camping sites.
- Guest houses and rest houses, engaged in tourist business.
Article 5.- Classification of tourist accommodation establishments
1. Tourist accommodation establishments shall be classified into two categories:
a/ Tourist accommodation establishments with the minimum standards are those with the material bases, facilities and equipment and a number major services of minimum standard, meeting the tourists essential needs of meals, rest and daily life activities during their stay.
b/ Tourist accommodation establishments classified one-star, two-star, three-star, four-star or five-star are those with the material bases, facilities and equipment and services of a quality better than that of the establishments prescribed at Point a, Clause 1 of this Article, meeting the tourists diversified needs of meals, rest, daily life activities and recreation according to the standards of each class.
2. The standards for classification and categorization of tourist accommodation establishments prescribed in Clause 1 of this Article shall be applicable nationwide. The General Department of Tourism shall formulate and publicize the specific standards for each category and class.