On 21/05/2019, the Government issued Decree No. 45/2019/ND-CP regulating administrative sanctions in the field of tourism. Accordingly, this Decree takes effect from 01/08/2019.
The Decree has issued many new regulations for violations of technical facilities, minimum tourist accommodation services. Specifically, Article 11 of this Decree provides:
A fine of between 01 and 03 million VND for one of the following acts:
No beds or mattresses or mats or blankets as prescribed;
No face towels or towels as prescribed;
Do not change the mattress or cover or wrap blankets or pillow covers when there are new guests;
Do not replace face towels or towels when there are new guests.
A fine of between VND 10-20 million for acts of failing to ensure toilets according to regulations (at the same time suspending operation from 01 to 03 months).
The above penalty level applies to individuals, if the organization has the same violation, it will be fined twice.
The above regulations are completely reasonable, in order to do business in the house and the hotel, the investors must meet certain business conditions. For example, about design, minimum appliances, electrical system, clean water, ensure hygiene conditions … Only when these conditions are met can an operation license be granted. The absence of minimum physical facilities or hygiene for customers will, of course, be sanctioned for administrative violations. The heavier will be deprived of this business license. The regulation is absolutely necessary to protect the deserving interests of service users. In addition to ensuring health for customers to avoid skin diseases, infectious diseases when motels and hotels are not hygienic in accordance with the law .