According to the Beijing Hospitality Industry Service Quality Standard and Assessment which went into effect on August 1, Beijing will select qualified hotels from 4000 non-star grade hotels across the city and have them serve the 2008 Olympics along with the over 600 star-grade hotels in the city.
BHISQSA, which was created by the Beijing Tourism Administration and the Beijing Olympic Committee prescribes the basic criteria, including equipment, service quality and security establishments for the Olympic hotels.
It is estimated that about 50,000 athletes and officials will attend the 2008 Olympic Games, and there may be 500,000 to 550,000 overseas visitors coming to China for the event.
At present, there are 658 star grade hotels and 168 "super inns", which are acceptable non-rated lodging establishments, that can receive guests during the Olympic Games.
