This category opens Monday 17th March at 10:00am and closes Monday 28th April at 23:59pm
Outdoor, adventure, tour, agritourism and wildlife experiences are a key part of what makes a visit to Scotland so unique and memorable. With a vast and varied landscape full of opportunity for adventure and excitement, there truly is an activity for every visitor. This category celebrates businesses that provide unforgettable, quality and authentic experiences to their visitors who engage with the landscape and local communities in a positive and environmentally sensitive way.
Who Should Enter:
Businesses large and small that provide exceptional outdoor, adventure, tour (guided or self-guided), agritourism or wildlife experiences and have a focus on delivering real visitor satisfaction.
Executive Summary
The purpose of the Executive Summary is to give judges a general overview and better understanding of your business. Although not an exhaustive list, some examples of the type of information judges will be looking for are listed below. This question is not scored and is for background information only.
1. Please demonstrate your approach to delivering exceptional visitor experiences. Please provide examples of what sets you apart from the competition.
You should provide clear evidence of activity and outcomes within the time period 1st May 2024 – 31st March 2025.
2. What steps are you currently taking to develop your experience? What do you hope to achieve and how are you measuring success?
You should provide clear evidence of current developments and how benefits will be monitored / measured, eg. through visitor feedback, increased revenue, target market statistics. Please cover any areas you think are relevant although you may wish to include aspects such as:
3. Our communities, natural and cultural heritage are what make Scotland so unique. Please demonstrate your commitment to protecting our natural environment and developing sustainable and inclusive business practices.
Please cover any areas you think are relevant although you may wish to include aspects such as:CONTACT US
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