Struggle against unlawful lodging establishments in the Tomsk region
In the heart of Siberia, Tomsk Oblast's hospitality sector is gearing up for a significant change. As the deadline of September 1, 2025, approaches, all hospitality businesses in the region are required to undergo a mandatory re-classification and self-assessment procedure.
However, the specific consequences for businesses that fail to comply with these regulations remain unclear, as there is no direct information available about the Tomsk Oblast's regulatory framework. Nonetheless, based on general administrative practices in Russian regions, it can be reasonably inferred that non-compliance may lead to administrative fines or penalties, restrictions on operation licenses, negative impacts on business accreditation, and potential complications with visa registration obligations for establishments hosting foreign visitors.
As of now, there are 169 accommodation facilities officially registered in Tomsk Oblast. Out of these, 42 are operating illegally, and 70 facilities have not undergone self-assessment. Starting September 1, unregistered hotels will receive warnings, and the department staff can advise on correcting violations found during visits.
The self-assessment procedure is conducted electronically and requires all legal documents, service contracts, and waste disposal contracts, along with photographs of entrance groups and emergency exits. Only 58 facilities have completed the entire procedure as of now.
For long-term operation without registration, administrative fines could be calculated as 1/25 to 1/40 of the hotel's annual revenue. Failure to respond to warnings may lead to fines up to 500,000 rubles for hotels and up to 100,000 rubles for individual hotel owners.
The local state control in the tourism sector will be handled by the Department of Licensing and Regional State Control of Tomsk Oblast. Aggregator sites will be prohibited from publishing information about illegal accommodations.
To gain a more comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework and sanctions applicable to hospitality businesses in Tomsk Oblast, consulting local government legal notices, regional hospitality associations, or official Russian administrative codes would be necessary. According to Deev, it will take at least two to three years to see the first positive results of the new hotel and resort regulation system.
For hotels, resorts, and sanatoriums, there is a minimum list of services they must provide to clients. The department cannot conduct planned inspections of hotel businesses, but can make preventive visits based on requests from accommodation owners. The department of licensing can also make visits to advise on correcting violations found during visits.
The mandatory re-classification, which will be introduced starting from September 1, 2025, aims to ensure that all hospitality businesses in Tomsk Oblast operate within the law and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for their guests. Business owners are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the new regulations and complete the self-assessment procedure to avoid potential penalties and maintain their operations legally.
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