01
Baseline
Horizon
- Overall score
- ≥ 60%
- Every pillar
- ≥ 50%
Establish the foundation for a structured improvement journey.
Journey & Levels
A route to
continuous improvement.
From an initial review to a practical action plan, discover the three stages of S3 and the four levels of recognition.
Four levels of recognition
Ambition, with
clear thresholds.
The same eight pillars underpin every level. Progress means meeting a higher overall threshold and a higher minimum in every pillar.
02
Advanced
Regatta
- Overall score
- ≥ 70%
- Every pillar
- ≥ 60%
Build on established practices across all eight pillars.
03
Excellence
Flagship
- Overall score
- ≥ 80%
- Every pillar
- ≥ 70%
Demonstrate strong performance across the whole assessment.
04
Excellence +
Sovereign
- Overall score
- ≥ 90%
- Every pillar
- ≥ 80%
Reach the highest level, with demanding thresholds across every pillar.
How the level is determined
Two thresholds.
Both must be met.
The awarded level is the highest for which your overall score and every pillar score meet the required thresholds.
Overall score
Your weighted result across the applicable, scored criteria must meet the overall threshold.
Minimum pillar score
Every pillar must meet the minimum threshold. A high overall score cannot compensate for a pillar below it.
Example
87% overallAbove the 80% overall threshold for Flagship
68% lowest pillarBelow the 70% pillar threshold for Flagship
Regatta
Both Regatta thresholds are met: 70% and 60%.
The level is confirmed following the assessment, within the agreed scope.
Before the assessment
Begin with a conversation.
Tell us about your facility, its activities and stage of development. Together, we can define the scope and the information needed to prepare your assessment.
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01
Understand the starting point
Diagnosis
A review of your documents establishes the facility’s context, current practices and starting point.
Your team
Gather information on your facility, activities, procedures and existing certifications.
M3 Monaco
Review your documents and define the context for the assessment.
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02
Turn assessment into priorities
Validation & optimisation
Strategic interviews and an on-site assessment inform targeted recommendations and an improvement roadmap.
Your team
Involve your operational teams and share the evidence behind your practices.
M3 Monaco
Review practices on site and develop targeted recommendations and an action plan.
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03
Recognise achievement and keep improving
Recognition & sharing
The level recognises the performance assessed. Your action plan guides continued improvement, supported by the exchange of experience.
Your team
Share your recognition and use the action plan to guide your next priorities.
M3 Monaco
Confirm the level and recognised scope, and provide guidance on communicating your recognition.
After recognition
Keep the roadmap
in view.
Use your action plan to guide improvements after recognition. Your certificate records the facilities and activities covered, the level awarded and the validity dates.
Discuss follow-up and renewal with M3 Monaco as you plan the next stage of your destination’s development.
Questions about the journey
Do we need to fit a single model of destination?
No. S3 considers each destination’s activities, context and stage of development. Strong management and consistent practices matter alongside infrastructure and investment.
What comes out of the assessment?
You receive an assessment of your maturity, targeted recommendations and an improvement roadmap. M3 Monaco confirms the scope and deliverables with you before the assessment.
Does one recognition cover our entire organisation?
Recognition applies to the facilities and activities listed on the certificate. Other locations or activities require their own assessment.
How are validity and follow-up confirmed?
The S3 label is valid for three years and supports continuous improvement. Your certificate records the recognised facility, scope, level and validity dates. M3 Monaco will explain the review and renewal arrangements.
Your next step
Talk through your next step.
Tell us about the destination you manage or the project you are developing.