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Delivering a quality experience

Create the most memorable experience for each customer for all the right reasons and you’ll soon see the benefits.

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Making the beds

Create the most memorable experience for each customer for all the right reasons and you’ll soon see the benefits. From glowing customer reviews to better visibility amongst new markets, there are many reasons to aim for the highest standards.

Refresh your practices with top tips on delivering great customer service, and how to manage and respond to customer feedback. Check out our tailored best practice guides to find the right information for accommodation and visitor attractions.

Our advice will help you ensure that every customer leaves feeling incredible and tells all of their family and friends.

Deliver and showcase excellence

Customer service

Deliver great customer service to generate repeat bookings and positive reviews, and build customer loyalty.

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Managing customer feedback

How to encourage and respond to feedback, and apply the learnings to your business.

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Setting product standards

Set, share and maintain your product standards to exceed customer expectations and continually improve your business.

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Awards and accreditations

Winning awards boosts your profile, enhances credibility, and opens new opportunities in Scotland's tourism industry.

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Tailored quality advice by sector

Hotels - best practice

Find guidance and examples of how to provide a high quality hotel experience that meets customer expectations from booking through to departure.

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Self-Catering - best practice

Find guidance and examples of how to provide a high-quality self-catering experience meeting customer expectations from booking through to departure.

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16 minute read

Serviced accommodation - best practice

Find guidance on providing a high-quality B&B or serviced accommodation experience meeting customer expectations from booking through to departure.

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15 minute read

Camping and caravan parks – customer expectations and best practice

Find guidance on providing a high-quality camping or caravan park experience that meets customer expectations from booking through to departure.

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16 minute read

Visitor attractions - best practice

Find guidance and examples of how to provide a stimulating, high-quality visitor experience with exceptional customer service throughout.

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Create an inclusive business

Inclusive tourism is about ensuring that all customers can enjoy their experience without any barriers or restrictions.

By running a more inclusive business, you’re not only helping customers to enjoy a better experience, but you’re also making your business a more appealing prospect to more people.

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