HBI Staff | Hyderabad 
The Yogi Adityanath government’s new star classification policy for hotels and resorts, introduced in December 2023 to promote tourism in Uttar Pradesh, will now be implemented in Sangam city. District officials have begun efforts in collaboration with the tourism department.
A recent meeting at a city hotel, organized by the tourism department and the Prayagraj Development Authority (PDA), saw officials discussing the implementation of this new system with local hoteliers in preparation for Mahakumbh-2025. The new classification aims to increase the availability of hotel rooms, improve facilities, and offer subsidies and incentives comparable to industry standards.
The system will categorize hotels into five groups: Platinum, Diamond, Gold, Silver, and Bronze, aligning with the traditional star ratings of 5-star to 1-star. This classification will help tourists choose accommodations more easily and encourage higher service standards. Hotels recognized under this system will receive various incentives, including subsidies and tax benefits.
The Uttar Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (UPSTDC) is the nodal agency for this initiative. Over 100 hoteliers from Prayagraj and surrounding areas attended the meeting, organized by the Prayagraj Hotel and Restaurant Association.
Harjinder Singh, President of the Prayagraj Hotel and Restaurant Association, noted that the local hotel industry has seen rapid development since the Yogi government took office, particularly after Kumbh-2019. The tourism development of the Ayodhya, Kashi, and Prayagraj Golden Triangle has increased tourist numbers in Prayagraj, spurring further growth in the hotel industry.
