World’s Best Snowmobile Destination: Restaurant Readiness Self-Assessment Tool

Self-Assessment completed by:*
Title/Position:*
Business Name:*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Date*
Phone*
Email*
A copy of your completed self-assessment will be emailed to the address you provide.
Please be advised that completed self-assessments are stored on Destination Northern Ontario’s database. Your business/personal information is protected under Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) with results kept confidential and only shared within DNO for the purpose of providing insights into needs and trends in product, training and workforce development initiatives and will not be used for anything outside this purpose. For any questions, please contact Karen Peacock, Senior Coordinator, Industry Training at k.peacock@destinationnorthernontario.ca.
A note on your responses: When you receive your completed self-assessment (emailed to you after you click the submit button), pay special attention to any 'Does Not Meet' selections. These are opportunities for improvement. Ideally, you want to see all 'Meets' selections.
Part A: Business Details
1. Operator has completed Tourism Excellence North's Visitor Appeal Assessment Tool.*
The Visitor Appeal Assessment Tool is a standalone TEN self-assessment tool that evaluates the visitor experience of your tourism product.
2. Operator's business and required operating licenses are current.*
3. Operator is involved with their local or regional Destination Marketing Organization, Destination Northern Ontario, Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs and tourism partners (e.g. local snowmobile clubs) within their cluster on priority product development, marketing and/or training initiatives.*
4. Operator has a minimum of $2 million liability insurance. A higher amount of liability insurance may be required depending on the circumstances. Inquire with insurance provider to ensure correct coverage and amount.*
5. Operator complies with all municipal, provincial and federal health and safety laws and regulations for their business operation.*
6. Operator has prepared and reviewed a written occupational health and safety policy and has developed and maintained a program to implement that policy. All postings and training requirements have been met.*
7. Operator operates on a consistent schedule of hours/ seasons which are posted for visitors.*
Part B: The Rider Experience
8 Questions
1. Operation is open during the winter snowmobile season and offers at least two of the three meal times.*
2. Operation has safe snowmobile parking provided on site or is located within close proximity to safe snowmobile parking (very short walking distance) (ideally an area that is snow packed and not bare pavement).*
3. Operation has staff who are knowledgeable/ trained about local trails, staging areas, and additional assets in the region.*
4. Operation has space/ area that snowmobiler’s gear can be hung up to dry during their meal.*
5. Operation has the ability to accommodate larger groups (space, billing, reservations).*
6. Operation has the ability to accept multiple forms of payment.*
7. Operation is LLBO licenced and staff have smart-serve certification.*
8. Operation offers packed lunches, snacks, coffee to go.*
Part C: Marketing
7 Questions
1. Operation has snowmobile imagery featured in their promotional material (digital or print).
2. Operation has a mobile friendly website.*
3. Operation has on site exterior signage that welcomes snowmobilers.*
4. Operation offers a snowmobiler rate or special.*
5. Operation has a visual indicator of being an approved snowmobile friendly business (stickers, signage etc.).*
6. Operation supports a local snowmobile club.*
7. Operation has wayfinding signage on trail, works with club to maintain best access.*
Congratulations! You've come to the end of the self-assessment. Once you click 'Submit' your completed self-assessment will be emailed to the address that you provided at the start of this form.
You will also receive suggestions on how to use the data from your completed self-assessment AND a list of online resources for organizations and regulations that appeared in this self-assessment.

World’s Best Snowmobile Destination: Restaurant Readiness Self-Assessment Tool

Part A: Business Details

Part B: The Rider Experience

Part C: Marketing

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