International scale
Hotels cater to travelers from many countries and languages, since no one country dominates the travel industry.
| Country | Hotel rooms in 2011–12[10][11] | Average rooms per hotel[11] | Overnight tourists traveling from each country, annual[10][11] |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 4,900,000 | 93 | 58,000,000 |
| China | 1,500,000 | 132 | 83,000,000 |
| Japan | 1,370,000 | 27 | 18,000,000 |
| Italy | 1,100,000 | 32 | 29,000,000 |
| Germany | 950,000 | 27 | 72,000,000 |
| Spain | 900,000 | 47 | 12,000,000 |
| Mexico | 660,000 | 37 | 16,000,000 |
| United Kingdom | 650,000 | 17 | 57,000,000 |
| France | 620,000 | 36 | 26,000,000 |
| Thailand | 530,000 | NA | 6,000,000 |
| Indonesia | 410,000 | 25 | 7,000,000 |
| Greece | 400,000 | 41 | 5,000,000 |
| Brazil | 400,000 | 40 | 8,000,000 |
| Turkey | 330,000 | 117 | 16,000,000 |
| Austria | 290,000 | 22 | 11,000,000 |
| Russia | 260,000 | 33 | 44,000,000 |
| Global total | 21,000,000 | 41 | 876,000,000 |
Types
Hotel operations vary in size, function, and cost. Most hotels and major hospitality companies that operate hotels have set widely accepted industry standards to classify hotel types. General categories include the following: # ISO certification in India
International luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Moscow, Russia
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, Thailand
Rosewood London, England
International luxury hotels offer high-quality amenities, full-service accommodations, on-site full-service restaurants, and the highest level of personalized and professional service in major or capital cities. International luxury hotels are classified with at least a Five Diamond rating or Five Star hotel rating depending on the country and local classification standards. Example brands include: Grand Hyatt, Conrad, InterContinental, Sofitel, Mandarin Oriental, Four Seasons, The Peninsula, Rosewood, JW Marriott and The Ritz-Carlton. # ISO certification in India
Lifestyle luxury resorts
Lifestyle luxury resorts are branded hotels that appeal to a guest with lifestyle or personal image in specific locations. They are typically full-service and classified as luxury. A key characteristic of lifestyle resorts is focus on providing a unique guest experience as opposed to simply providing lodging. Lifestyle luxury resorts are classified with a Five Star hotel rating depending on the country and local classification standards. Example brands include: Waldorf Astoria, St. Regis, Shangri-La, Oberoi, Belmond, Jumeirah, Aman, Taj Hotels, Hoshino, Raffles, Fairmont, Banyan Tree, Regent and Park Hyatt. # ISO certification in India
Upscale full-service
Upscale full-service hotels often provide a wide array of guest services and on-site facilities. Commonly found amenities may include: on-site food and beverage (room service and restaurants), meeting and conference services and facilities, fitness center, and business center. Upscale full-service hotels range in quality from upscale to luxury. This classification is based upon the quality of facilities and amenities offered by the hotel. Examples include: W Hotels, Sheraton, Langham, Kempinski, Kimpton Hotels, Hilton, Lotte, Renaissance, Marriott and Hyatt Regency brands.
Boutique
Boutique hotels are smaller independent non-branded hotels that often contain mid-scale to upscale facilities of varying size in unique or intimate settings with full-service accommodations. These hotels are generally 100 rooms or fewer. # ISO certification in India
