The importance of rating accommodation structures in the certification of seaside touristic resorts

The paper entitled “The importance of rating accommodation structures in the certification of sea side touristic resorts”, the importance of the mandatory criteria that a Romanian locality must meet in order to be certified to function as a touristic resort of national interest is emphasised. The locality that requires certification as a seaside resort must have a natural environment without pollution, natural resources for treating certain health conditions, running water, sewage and electricity. In the resort, the roads must be upgraded and signalled, and access must be ensured both by road and by means of rail transport. At the same time, permanent medical assistance, first aid points and pharmaceutical locations, as well as rescue stations on beaches should be ensured. The classification in the category 3-5 stars or flowers of at least 30% of the touristic reception structures located in the resort is very important, being considered one of the mandatory criteria. In this regard, the touristic accommodation structures classified from the Eforie Sud.