South Africa - Apply for International Star Grading from Grading Tourism Council


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ProcedureEdit

Apply by mail

  1. To Apply for International Star Grading from Grading Tourism Council, the applicant has to approach the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) link
  2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
  3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
  4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
  5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
  6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
  7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
  8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
  9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
  10. Then the application will be processed further.
  11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
  12. The applicant will get the grading permit from the office or through the mail.
  13. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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Required DocumentsEdit

  • Completed application form
  • Citizenship card
  • ID proof
  • Training certificate
  • Police clearance certificate
  • Passport size photographs
  • Qualification certificate
  • Any other documents (If required)



Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA)
Physical address:
Bojanala House
90 Protea Road
Chislehurston
Sandton
2146
Contact numbers:
Tel: +27 11 895 3000
Fax: +27 11 895 3001
Email: [email protected]
Postal address:
Private Bag x 10012
Sandton
2146
Contact link

Department of Tourism
Physical Address
17 Trevenna Street, Tourism House,
Sunnyside
Pretoria 0001
Postal Address
Private Bag X424
Pretoria 0001
Call Centre: +27 (0) 860 868 747 / 0860-TOURISM
Call Centre E-mail: [email protected]
Switch Board Number: +27 (0) 12 444 6000
Contact link

EligibilityEdit

  • Any tourism business person who intends Apply for International Star Grading from Grading Tourism Council is eligible to make this application.



FeesEdit

  • The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.



ValidityEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

  • This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.



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InstructionsEdit

  • Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
  • Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.



Required InformationEdit

  • Name
  • Age
  • Gender
  • Residential Address
  • Residential No
  • Mobile No
  • Fax
  • Email Address
  • Qualification details
  • Nationality
  • Date
  • Place
  • Signature



Need for the DocumentEdit

  • The International Star Grading from the Grading Tourism Council in South Africa is a prestigious award that recognizes the quality and excellence of tourism establishments, including hotels, guest houses, lodges, and bed and breakfasts.
  • The grading is based on a set of criteria that assesses the facilities, services, and customer experience offered by the establishment.



Information which might helpEdit

  • The International Star Grading is recognized by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and is a valuable way for establishments to demonstrate their commitment to quality and customer service. It is also a valuable marketing tool, as graded establishments are listed on the TGCSA website and can use the grading logos and trademarks in their marketing materials.



Other uses of the Document/CertificateEdit

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