mota.gov.jo Renewing Definite Star Classification Jordan : Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities

Name of the Organization : Ministry of Tourism & Antiquities
Type of Facility : Renewing the Definite Star Classification
Country : Jordan

Official Website : http://www.mota.gov.jo/Default.aspx

Renewing the Definite Star Classification :

The license should be renewed by the end of February each year. In case of a delay, afine of 5% of the licensing fees is paid for each month of delay.

Related : MOTA Renewing Hotel Establishment License Jordan : www.statusin.org/5631.html

Applying for reclassification :
** The applicant must submit a compulsory application for final classification to MoTA along with an updated Self-Assessment Form.
** Upon receipt of the application, the classification committee studies and reviewsthe self-assessment form and assigns Approved Inspectors to conduct a physicalassessment of the establishment. Approved Inspectors will inspect the facilityand services provided against the criteria and standards of the requested grade,(Standards and Criteria are listed in this manual).If not all requirements of the star category of application are met, or if not all criteriaof the present star category are met the business will be granted a repair period ofup to 3 months to comply with all requirements and make the needed improvements.The Repair Period is granted only once within an application cycle.If all requirements and standards are met, the business will be granted the Final

Classification Grade after providing the following certificates and approvals
** Certificate of Registration at Jordan Hotel Association;
** Certificate of Registration at Jordan Tourism Board (for 3-star hotels and above and the equivalent for hotel suites and apartments);
** Completed statistics form and submitted to the Department of Statistics at MoTA;
** Install the required security equipment and the human resources needed to operate it (required for 4 and 5 stars);
** A valid insurance policy against civil liability for visitors;

Payment of legal fees. :
The establishment can dispute the Definite Star Classification by addressing a request to the Appeal Body. The appeal has to be submitted within 1 month after the date ofthe definite classification it concerns and is decided upon within 1 month after receipt.This decision is binding upon all parties concerned.This process is illustrated in Figure 3.
Submit compulsory classificationand licensing application to theauthorized directorate at MoTA.Approved inspectors conduct a
physical assesmsent of theestablsihment and qualityinspection for 4 and 5 star hotelsIf theestablishment doesnot meet allrequired standardsThe establishmentwill be granted arepair period of upto 3 months tocomply with all

Download Procedure : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/5628-9_hotel.pdf

About Us :
Activating the role of the tourism industry to highlight Jordan’s attractions and to distinguish Jordan as a unique tourism destination, and in appreciation of the role of tourism to national income by generating foreign exchange earnings, and, in recognition of the important role of the private sector in investment and development, this Ministry will work towards developing tourism in a comprehensive and integrated approach to express the nation’s legacy, culture, history, heritage, inheritance, successive civilizations and economic prosperity as well as enhancing the noble human values based on peace and mutual respect among nations.