Why Become Certified?

Official R&M Certification is awarded to venues that meet the standards carefully assessed by our team of experts.

If your venue is certified, you will receive our prestigious Gold or Silver plaque, along with a detailed report showing how many criteria you met and the percentage approved by R&M.

Certification enhances your venue’s credibility, reputation and international standing.

Certification is valid for 24 months from the date of approval.

Event decision-makers will give priority to R&M-certified venues when planning their events.

Assessment Criteria:

  • Location / Distinctive Venue
  • Technology / Audiovisual Equipment
  • Customer Service
  • Activities / Leisure
  • Décor and Design / Comfort
  • Dining / Catering / Allergy Management
  • Environmental Protection and Sustainability
  • Value for Money
  • Safety and Security
  • Cybersecurity

Benefits

Depending on the certification level awarded to your venue (Gold or Silver), you will have access to a range of marketing and visibility packages. These may include sponsored editorial features, banners on the R&M website and social media posts.

The R&M Member Value Ecosystem

Why Hotels Join R&M Certification

Key components:

  • Rankings
  • Lead Generation
  • Corporate Marketplace
  • Intelligence Platform
  • Benchmarking
  • Public Relations & Visibility
  • Academy
  • Global Summit

The Importance of Certification.

Your plaque will be produced in the language of your choice and will also display your venue’s maximum capacity.

The World’s First Corporate Hospitality Classification System

R&M Gold Elite Certified Global Capacity Classifications

This infographic presents the complete Gold Elite certification framework, including its classifications, venue categories, standards and value proposition.

The Gold Elite designation represents the highest level of achievement within the R&M ecosystem and identifies the world’s leading corporate hospitality destinations.

R&M Silver Elite Certified Global Capacity Classifications

The Silver Elite designation recognises venues that meet R&M’s rigorous standards and demonstrate strong operational performance as they progress towards Gold Elite certification.

Classification Capacity Designation
Global Summum Elite 10,000+

Host venue for global conventions and mega-events
World Convention Elite

Up to 10,000

Major international convention venue
Corporate Prestige Elite

Up to 5,000

Premier destination for corporate events
Executive Event Elite

Up to 1,000

Venue for executive meetings and events
Premium Executive Elite

Up to 500

Boutique corporate venue
Private Luxury Elite

Up to 250

Premium hospitality venue
Business Signature Elite

Up to 100

Private luxury experience venue

Certification Fees for a Two-Year Period

Fees are charged in Canadian dollars. Applicable taxes, where required, are additional. Payment is due upon receipt of the certification approval notice.

Classification Fee (CAD)
Global Summum Élite $25,000
World Convention Élite $20,000
Corporate Prestige Elite $15,000
Executive Event Elite $10,000
Premium Executive Elite $5,000
Private Luxury Elite $5,000
Business Signature Elite $5,000