Attainment of World Class Certification™ is a process involving several simple steps outlined below.
Step One. To begin, please click here to view the fees, policies and other World Class Certification™ program information. After you have reviewed the entire program, the first step is to request the inspection form(s) for your restaurant or for your hotel/resort, or both. With your request you will be required to provide a payment equivalent to 25% of the fee.
Step Two. When you receive the inspection form(s) from us, evaluate your own operation first. This, "Self Inspection" exercise is to insure that you are prepared for the on-site, anonymous evaluator. View a sample of the inspection form(s) HERE
Step Three. When you are ready to schedule the anonymous on-site inspection, complete the form requesting your inspection. A payment equivalent to 50% of the fee is now due. As soon as we receive your request, your establishment will be scheduled for inspection during a period of time convenient for you. Your restaurant will be inspected twice during this one-week time window. If we are inspecting your lodging facilities, your evaluator will be staying at the property during this one week period. The intent is for the anonymous evaluator to experience every aspect of your establishment in the same way that a guest would. The evaluator will be using the exact same inspection form(s) that will be sent to you. There are no surprises.
Step Four. Upon completion of the on-site inspection(s), the evaluator will immediately contact you to review the inspection results.
Step Five. Upon passing the inspection, and during your meeting with the evaluator, you will be presented with the framed, World Class Certification™ certificate, and up to six World Class Certified™ window logos. Should you wish to engage the media during this time, we will coordinate this event together, and we greatly encourage you to consider this unique marketing opportunity! You will also receive a draft version of the worldwide media release. We will then order your custom made, World Class Certified™ Trophy Award and the beautiful black, gold lettered plaque. You will receive these in approximately 90 days.
World Class Certification™ is available for the following types of business: Historical properties, resorts, restaurants, hotels, exotic & unique destinations worldwide. Your business, regardless of location, will be considered for World Class Certification™ provided that you offer to the general public, comprehensive lodging and/or food-service facilities that are high-end, luxurious, and of top quality. We regret that private, member-based facilities can not be considered. Note: It is not necessary for you to have any previous ratings from Gault Millau®, Zagat®, Mobil Travel Guide®, American Automobile Association® (AAA), Michelin Travel Guide®, or any other rating agency in order to apply.
Fees and Information World Class Certification Services™ is a certification firm. We do not print or sell guidebooks, travel or dining guides, nor do we accept advertising or memberships. Our sole unbiased function is to award World Class Certification™ to the most deserving top-tier businesses worldwide. The fee scale is based on the type of business and the business volume. You may apply for singular World Class Certification™ of a restaurant or a hotel/resort, or for dual Certification™ of a hotel/resort and restaurant. For details, please review the information download. The fee covers everything including: Evaluation costs, advertising costs for the worldwide media announcement of your outstanding achievement, the World Class Certified™ Award, along with a black, gold lettered plaque, and all evaluator travel expenses including transportation, meals, hotels (up to $750/per night - see fee schedule for specific details) and other incidental expenses. We accept all credit cards, bank wire, or company check. Your World Class Certified™ status is valid for two years, at which time, renewal is available at a highly discounted fee. We will contact you when it's time to renew your World Class Certification™.
World Class Certification Services™ 4340 E. Kentucky Avenue, Suite 134, Denver, Colorado 80246 USA Office: 303-757-FOOD (3663) Int'l: 001-303-757-3663 Facsimile: 303-757-6200 Copyright 2008. All rights reserved. World Class Certification Services™ A division of National Restaurant Consultants, Inc.