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The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) is the only officially recognized organization that authorizes accommodation establishments to display Quality Stars.

Operating as one of the business units of South African Tourism (SAT), the TGCSA ensures the standard of quality of accommodation and conference venues, throughout South Africa through its stated vision: ‘To be an internationally recognised, credible and predicable brand that stands for quality and enriched tourist experiences.

This is achieved by literally "putting the stars where they belong". The TGCSA provides a rigorous framework and process for the quality assurance that is continuously sought after by tourism products seeking to showcase their products in this vibrant industry which contributes to an increase in consumer confidence, thus ensuring the country’s international competiveness as a tourism destination of choice.

The TGCSA quality grades establishments according to eleven categories across all 9 provinces (Eastern Cape (EC) Free State (FS) etc.). The categories are as follows:

1. Backpacker & Hostelling
2. Bed & Breakfast
3. Caravan & Camping
4. Country House
5. Game Lodge
6. Nature Reserve
7. Guest House
8. Hotel
9. Lodge
10. MESE (Meetings, Exhibitions, and Special Events venues)
11. Self catering
12. 1. Exclusive Use
    2. Shared Vacation