Hotel Photo Moderation Guidelines
Last updated: June 2019
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Please review each image based on the below guidelines and flag images as appropriate within the HIT.
A summary of the guidelines is provided, with details and example images below.
If you are unsure whether or not to flag an image, follow the "When in doubt" guidance located in each example section.
Has a border
Has a border
Some borders can be very thin and difficult to detect. in the HIT template, we display images on top of a grey background so that thin white borders can be more easily spotted.
Both of these sample images contain a border.
When in doubt, flag the image.
Needs rotation
Needs rotation
If an image is oriented incorrectly (more than 45 degrees), select this option.
Images which are excessively tilted should be flagged. Images which are slightly tilted should not be flagged.
These example images need rotation.
When in doubt, flag the image.
The above image is dramatically tilted and should be flagged.
The above images are only slightly tilted, and are acceptable.
Has text overlaid
Has text overlaid
Please note: some text may appear to have been blurred out. Please flag these images.
When in doubt, flag the image.
This image has a blurred watermark and should be flagged.
Has logo or graphic overlaid
Has logo or graphic overlaid
Logo overlays can be very faint.
Please note: some logos may appear to have been blurred out. Please flag these images.
When in doubt, flag the image.
This image has a blurred watermark and should be flagged.
Illustrations / Floor Plans
Illustrations / Floor Plans
Logos, floor plans, and illustrations should be flagged.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
Logos
Logos
Images of logos should be flagged.
When in doubt, flag the image
Close-ups of Flowers/Plants and Faces
Close-ups of Flowers/Plants and Faces
Flag
Flag
- Close-up photos of people without any greater context. For example, a bell-hop smiling for the camera does not highlight any hotel amenities or show the property.
- Close-up photos of plants / flowers at the hotel
Do not flag
Do not flag
- Food
- Interior details
- Candles
- Signage
- Toiletries
- Hotel amenities
- Anything else that is not a flower/plant, or face
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
All close-ups of people should be flagged.
All close-ups of flowers that do not show greater context of a property should be flagged.
Contains Readable License Plate
Contains Readable License Plate
Only select this option if the license plate is readable
When in doubt, flag the image.
Is black and white
Is black and white
Only select this option if the image is truly black and white or monochrome.
Images that are desaturated or contain mostly black and white tones should not be flagged.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
Is pixelated or of very poor quality
Is pixelated or of very poor quality
If an image has excessive pixelation, select this option.
If an image appears slightly grainy, do not flag.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
Is exceptionally blurry
Is exceptionally blurry
If an image is completely blurry, select this option.
If an image simply has a shallow depth of field, do not select this option.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
Contains nudity
Contains nudity
Please identify images containing nudity or offensive gestures or objects.
Photos of people in spa settings generally should not be flagged unless sexually suggestive or too revealing. Please view the example images to understand nuances.
Nudity in artwork or hotel decor should not be flagged.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
Is a montage
Is a montage
A montage contains multiple photos in one image file. Please flag all montage images. Select "Is a montage" for these images.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
Is Extremely Dark
Is Extremely Dark
Images that are extremely dark should be flagged.
When in doubt, do not flag the image.
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