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1、PUNJAB HERITAGE AND TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD Invitaion to Participate in the Punjab Bed and Breakfast Scheme-2013THE CONCEPTHotels and other supplementary stay options are an integral part of a tourists visit to a place and the services offered by them can make his/her stay memorable. One of the key
2、recommendations of the United Nation World Tourism Organisations Tourism Development Master Plan for the Punjab is an increase in the provision of high- quality accommodation that caters to the holiday visitor, in and around the states main tourist destinations.With the aim of providing comfortable
3、home stay facilities as per international standards to tourists and to supplement the availability of accommodation in and around tourist destinations, PHTPB is launching a scheme to promote high-end Bed & Breakfast accommodation. The idea is to provide a clean and affordable place for overseas visi
4、tors and domestic tourists including an opportunity for tourists to stay with an Indian family, experience the traditions and culture of Punjab and savor authentic Punjabi cuisine.For home-owners who have the necessary aptitude and a home of suitable size and requisite standards, this can be a usefu
5、l source of additional income, as well as an enjoyable business activity.The PHTPB is now inviting home-owners in the state of Punjab to join this scheme. Training will also be provided to home-owners. In order to safeguard quality standards and protect PHTPBs brand image, certain conditions for par
6、ticipation have been prescribed.The scheme shall be applicable only to those cases where the owner/*promoter of the establishment along with his/her family is physically residing in the same establishment.BENEFITS OF THE SCHEMEThe B&B scheme will help to spread the economic benefits of tourism more
7、widely around the state and offers participants the following opportunities:1. A useful source of additional revenue for home-owners with the appropriate hospitality and business aptitudes2. Short professional training courses covering every aspect of Bed and Breakfast operations.3. The support of t
8、he PHTPB in marketing the B&B concept, through:a) Promotion on the new Punjab Tourism website. b) Media coverage by travel writersc) Appearance in PHTPB brochures to be distributed through the Punjab Tourist Information Centers. d) Introduction to approved specialist B&B booking agents. e) Promotion
9、 at domestic and international trade fairs. 4.Association with the prestigious Punjab Tourism brand.ROLE OF THE PHTPBThe PHTPB will administer, monitor and market the scheme - but the responsibility for promoting each individual home and making a success of the business remains entirely in the hands
10、 of its owner.In addition to providing substantial marketing (website promotion, common brochures with detailed information of all registered properties) and support for the scheme, the PHTPB will take responsibility for the following activities:Registration of appropriate homes through inspection a
11、nd interviewMonitoring of quality standards through independent inspectionProvision of training courses to home-ownersFINANCIAL SUPPORT AVAILABLE TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTSSuccessful applicants will be entitled to the following support, which will only be available as long as the property remains a re
12、gistered member of the Scheme and abides fully by its terms and conditions:Energy and water tariff levied at domestic rates as per the Punjab Industrial Policy 2009.REGISTRATION CRITERIA AND GUIDELINES (Terms and conditions)1. The first phases of the Bed and Breakfast Scheme will be launched in the
13、urban areas of Amritsar, Patiala and SAS Nagar (Mohali) and will be expanded to other towns of Punjab in due course.2. Registration for the B&B scheme will be available only to home-owners who, together with their families, inhabit the same premises, or the property must be their principal place of
14、residence.3. The house under consideration may have a maximum of six bedrooms whereby let-able rooms may not be more than four rooms with attached bathrooms under the terms of this Scheme.4. Every home must be furnished and decorated to a high standard of comfort suitable for international traveller
15、s. In addition to the bedroom, guests should be able to relax in a sitting-room or other appropriate common space.5. Every bedroom must have a private adjoining bathroom with washbasin, hot and cold running water, flush toilet and adequate arrangements for power supply, ventilation and lighting.6. The premises must be in a good state structurally and meet the highest standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety.7. The premises should be located in an easy accessible area.
