HOTEL STAR RATING BY PRICE TRIBUNAL CAUSE OF CONFUSION
(P.A.) AUCKLAND. May 23. ‘lt is unfortunate that confusion has been caused by the adoption by the Price Tribunal of the term "star.” a grading distinction which has been used exclusively by the Automobile Association,” said the association's touring manager, Mr. It. E. Champtaloup. “The association’s gradings are purely for the information of members. “We are not competent to express an opinion concerning the cost of operating hotels. Price fixation is not the function of the association and we do not undertake to grade hotels for the tribunal. “We are, nevertheless, concerned with such details as comfort, furnishings. equipment, the tone of house and cuisine. These are considered from the viewpoint of the guest and we do not concern ourselves with the cost of providing and maintaining the services.
"Therefore, the Price Tribunal and the Automobile Association gradings must differ because they are viewed from different angles."
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22954, 24 May 1949, Page 6
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156HOTEL STAR RATING BY PRICE TRIBUNAL CAUSE OF CONFUSION Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVI, Issue 22954, 24 May 1949, Page 6
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