Israeli hotels return to a star system after more than two decades to realize it's not that bright


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Star ratings for hotels are just about the most misunderstood ratings for consumers. Outside of Italy, France, and Germany, there are few destinations where stars aren't meaningless. And even where they mean something they need to be update for the Wi-Fi generation.

The Knesset Economic Affairs Committee today reinstituted hotel star rating, after more than 20 years during which Israeli hotels were not rated according to the standard international stars system. The committee approved regulations for rating hotels according to 267 criteria, including breakfast, fitness rooms, children's activities, quality control, and swimming pools. The regulations will come i