Haggis Adventures bags top tourism award
VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year 2006
Scotland’s leading youth travel company Haggis Adventures has been named as VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year (National Business Awards for Scotland) The judges of the VisitScotland Tourism Business of the Year Award were looking to recognise the company that has shown initiative and innovation in combining its commercial aims with meeting the needs of its customers.
Haggis’ being named as Tourism Business of the Year comes on top of last years’ remarkable success when Haggis won not one, but two national tourism Thistle Awards. In fact, they were also recently shortlisted for another Thistle Award in the Customer Care category this year. Commenting on the award, Jason Clark, Marketing Manager for Haggis Adventures said: "We are delighted to have picked up such a prestigious tourism award. It’s a tremendous achievement for our team and demonstrates our commitment to customer care and to delivering world-class experiences for visitors to Scotland regardless of their budget. ’'
Haggis Adventures Recognised with 5-Star Award
We have received a 5-star award for our tours from Scotland’s national tourism body, VisitScotland.
Haggis Adventures, is Scotland’s first and most popular tour company for independent travellers. Since it was established in 1993, the company has always had a passion for and commitment to quality, and this award confirms our position as a world-class tourism operator.
Commenting on the 5-star award, Willie Macleod, Director of Visitor Services and Quality at VisitScotland said: 'With this five star award Haggis Adventures joins the ranks of outstanding midi-coach tours available in Scotland. The youthful enthusiasm of the guides adds considerably to the experience and should appeal to old and young alike.'
Haggis Goes Green
HAGGIS Adventures is the first ever tour operator in Scotland to receive a Green Tourism Award under the VisitScotland-approved Green Tourism Business Scheme (GTBS).
The scheme designed to help businesses improve their environmental performance and protect one of Scotland's most important assets, its natural environment.To gain a Green Tourism Award, businesses are graded against over 120 measures of best practice, reflecting a balance of environmental, economic and social issues. These cover everything from good management and communication, to efficient lighting and heating, as well as things like nature conservation, training practices, use of local crafts and produce, renewable energy and community support and involvement.