HRACC
HRACC = Hotel & Restaurant Approval and Classification Committee
HRACC is a government body under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, responsible for the approval and classification of hotels in different categories across the country.
It ensures that hotels maintain standard facilities, services, safety, and hygiene according to their star category (1-Star to 5-Star Deluxe).
Members chosen from the government and industry Associations
• Tourism
• FHRAI - Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India
• IATO - Indian Association of Tour Operators
• TAAI - Travel Agents Association of India
• IHM – Institute of Hotel Management
Members of HRACC
Secretary General FHRAI - Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India
President of HAI - Hotel Association of India
President of TAAI - Travel Agents Association of India
President of IATO - Indian Association of Tour Operators
Principal of IHM - Institute of Hotel Management
Purpose of HRACC:
To maintain uniform standards of accommodation and service in Indian hotels.
To help tourists identify hotels based on quality and comfort level.
To encourage hotels to improve facilities, cleanliness, and hospitality standards.
To promote India as an international tourism destination by ensuring world-class hospitality.