Why choose to have your establishment accredited?

Quality assurance ratings allow visitors to Manchester to make an informed choice where their accommodation is concerned. They have the reassurance that the ratings are independently assessed to national standards giving visitors a measure of standards to suit their expectations.

National standards for accommodation providers have now been standardised, which means all accommodation providers are now accredited with 1 - 5 stars.

The two bodies that administer accommodation accreditation are Quality in Tourism and The AA. Both schemes offer member benefits and promotional activity. Visit Manchester can support businesses with a contribution to the cost of becoming accredited.

Quality in Tourism also deliver the National Accessible Scheme

National Accessible Scheme (NAS)

The National Accessible Scheme is designed to enhance facilities and services provided for guests who have a disability. The scheme provides a set of Accessible Standards that address three types of impairment; mobility, hearing and visual. Accommodation providers are assessed against these standards and then awarded a rating.

Participating in the National Accessible Scheme is a great way to indicate your commitment to accessibility and can attract potential business from less able visitors. Visit Manchester can support businesses with a significant contribution towards the cost of joining the scheme. For further information, please email nicola.trotter@visitmanchester.com or call Nicola Trotter on 0161 238 4581. 

Visit Britain has recently launched One Step Ahead, a new entry-level mobility standard to accommodate older and less mobile guests.