This paper examines two Asian countries, Japan and Korea and compares their hotel classification system. Many studies have been reported about classification schemes in general, but less research has been engaged with detailed analysis. This work aims...
This paper examines two Asian countries, Japan and Korea and compares their hotel classification system. Many studies have been reported about classification schemes in general, but less research has been engaged with detailed analysis. This work aims to contribute to fill in the gap by comparing structures and characteristics of the two systems and analyzing the differences. This work further investigates high-class hotels in Hokkaido and studies whether they would meet the requirements for high-category hotels in Korea as well. This paper suggests that the results of this investigation would assist Korean tourists to make easier and faster decisions for hotels in Japan and to avoid disappointments and misperceptions in advance.