The National Accommodation Association - South Africa (NAA-SA) is a national organisation catering for smaller accommodation establishments such as guesthouses, bed & breakfasts, small boutique hotels and lodges. The organisation aims to bring together local, regional and provincial associations, along with individual establishments. It acts as a voice of the smaller accommodation sector on matters that directly affect the members of the association. NAA-SA's future plans includes continuing to work with industry role-players to develop favourable conditions for sustainable industry growth and employment creation. The association has noted an increase in the number of tourism graded establishments to 95 per cent of the association. Along with local authorities, the association implements the Hospitality Business Incubator programmes to assist with skills transfer. The association however indicated that there has been a decline in the uptake of the grading scheme by members, with others pulling out. This was ascribed to the new grading criteria that were not properly communicated to members.