SUPPLEMENTARY ACCOMMODATION
It consists of all types of accommodations other then the convention type, it may be described as premises that provides accommodation but not the other services which is provided by the hotels. The main distinguish features of supplementary accommodations are:Standard of comfort are modest as compared to that of a hotel,
They can sell accommodation at a very low price,
There is an informal atmosphere and freedom regarding dress code.
Supplementary accommodation plays a very important role in the total available tourist accommodation in a country; it caters to both the international and domestic tourist traffic.
Types of supplementary accommodations are:
- Dharamshalas or sarae,
- Dak bungalows,
- Youth hostel,
- Dormitories,
- Sanatoria,
- Paying guest accommodation,
- Tourist bungalow etc.