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Quality and Standards

Fáilte Ireland plays a lead role within the tourism industry in improving quality standards in both the accommodation and non-accommodation sectors. These schemes provide quality assurance to visitors and encourage higher standards of tourism products throughout the industry in Ireland.

Today’s visitors have high expectations and that’s why we have put such emphasis on our various quality-assurance schemes. Visitors are assured of the high standards of both services and accommodation that have been assessed according to Fáilte Ireland criteria.

Areas of Activity and Benefits

Country cottage holiday homeInformation on the types of tourism quality standards in Ireland, including the benefits of assessment under the appropriate scheme.

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Accommodation Categories

Strategy and category diagram with ruler and penInformation on schemes and accommodation types, with guidelines, to identify where your establishment would suitably fit.

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Registered Accommodation Criteria

Receptionist greeting two guests at hotel receptionUnder the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2003, all registered accommodation must comply with a set of criteria for the classification concerned.

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Listed Accommodation Criteria

Old fashioned bed and breakfast signpostAccess the range of accommodation types and the minimum classification and requirements for approval listed under this scheme.

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Non-Accommodation Criteria

Woman meditating by lakeside with mountain viewsQuality in tourism in Ireland is not limited to the accommodation sector. Access information on the Standards in the Spa and Golf sectors.

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Quality Assurance Awards

Waiter serving afternoon teaFáilte Ireland continuously monitors the standard and quality of service offered by the various sectors within the tourism industry.

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The Application Process 

Onscreen login formAccess information on the application process and a list of contractors who assist Fáilte Ireland with registration and classification functions.

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Links to Relevant Legislation

Model of figure at centre of radiating arrowsOutlining the legislation of the Tourist Traffic Acts 1939-2003, and the registration and grading of tourist accommodation. 

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