Mystery Shop / Judging visit Requirements LTA22
As part of the terms and conditions of entry, finalists are asked to ensure that they reimburse or compliment the mystery shopper and their family/partner as appropriate, any costs associated with mystery shopping on production of identification by the mystery shopper which will include a formal letter from Visit Lancashire. The shoppers will be briefed with a maximum spend limit and are asked to ensure they have covered certain aspects of their visit to include food and drink, entrance fees, experience/booking fees.
Mystery shops
| Category | Judging requirement |
|---|---|
| Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Award * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Business Events Venue of the Year * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Cultural Venue/Organisation Award | Interview Panel |
| Dog Friendly Business of the Year | Interview Panel |
| Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Experience of the Year * | Mystery Shop & Interview Panel |
| Hotel Wedding Venue of the Year | Mystery shop enquiry & Interview Panel |
| Lancashire Perfect Stay – Small Serviced Accommodation * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Large Hotel of the Year * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| New Tourism Business of the Year * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Pub of the Year * | Mystery Shop & Interview Panel |
| Resilience and Innovation Award * | Interview Panel |
| Self-Catering Accommodation of the Year * | Pre-announced Judge Day Visit & Interview panel |
| Taste Lancashire Award * | Mystery Shop & Interview Panel |
| Visitor Attraction of the Year * | Mystery Shop & Interview Panel |
| Wedding Venue of the Year | Mystery shop enquiry & Interview Panel |