Working with a local UK Destination Management Company, particularly for a market you have less knowledge of, is the easiest way to ensure your clients will have the best experience if that destination is next on their list. However, it can be a challenge deciding who to contact in the first instance, let alone who to trust with your valued clients.
Best of Scotland Holidays are here to help with some things to consider when choosing which Destination Management Company to work with.
The Experience Your Destination Management Company will Provide
We truly believe that a Destination Management Company’s knowledge and expertise lie within their experience in working with the travel trade. The longer they have been in the business, the greater their knowledge, experience, and connections will be, which will ultimately make everything a lot easier for you. Best of Scotland Holidays was established in 1983 by the Dewar family to provide custom golf and leisure vacation packages. It is still a family-run UK based DMC to this day, with over 40 years of experience for you to tap into. In fact, our entire team has over 130 years combined experience working here!
The Services Your Destination Management Company will Offer
There are a multitude of different types of Destination Management Companies, so it is important to find one offering the kind of services that you need for your clients. For example, are you looking for a well put together scheduled departure tour to put your clients on? Or do you need a custom build FIT or ad-hoc small group vacation package? Are your clients tagging on a land tour in another destination as part of a longer vacation or do you just need individual components to complete a package?
We are a full-service Destination Management Company, offering a number of services including 3, 4, and 5 star accommodation options, usually on a bed and breakfast basis; however, this is completely customisable. We also offer private driver or self-drive vehicles, as well as travel passes for public transport. Private transfers can also be arranged where your clients will be welcomed by their driver upon arrival. We provide passes for sightseeing attractions and excursions with most entry fees being included in your vacation price. Finally, we can arrange guides for escorted tours at selected locations on request.
Our custom-built vacation packages in Scotland, England, Wales, and Ireland are for FIT and small groups with our team creating a completely customised itinerary with all accommodation, transportation, sight-seeing, and experiences included to suit your client’s budget. We can create a vacation package that includes something for everyone, including Historic and Cultural packages, Food and Drink packages, Golf Breaks, and much more.
Custom-built doesn’t need to mean high-end, our years of experience mean our team are well versed in putting together a wide spectrum of programmes whether it be a budget conscious visit or a trip that is that extra bit special. Get in touch with your client’s requirements and we will tailor the perfect package just for them!
The Relationships Your Destination Management Company Has
Whether it is the relationships that your chosen DMC has built up with fantastic suppliers over the years they have been in business or the size of Destination Management Company which allows them to provide a personal service to both you in the planning process and your clients when they are here, relationships are so important.
At Best of Scotland Holidays, we are lucky enough to have the best of both worlds. Over our decades in business, we have built up great relationships with local suppliers. Being a small family-run business ourselves, we have always aimed to include as many small local suppliers in our programmes as we can, meaning your clients have programmes which really give a sense of the destination.
Responsible Tourism
We believe that working with a Destination Management Company is one of the best ways to ensure responsible and sustainable tourism. A trusted Destination Management Company not only helps your clients experience their destination to the fullest, but it also helps them connect with local businesses, guides, and communities in a way that supports the local economy and protects the environment. Best of Scotland Holidays has always had Responsible Tourism at the heart of its operations.
Where possible, we will always recommend accommodations with sustainability accreditations and endeavour to create customised travel itineraries that will help reduce over-tourism in certain areas. Using a DMC ensures your vacation has a positive impact on the planet and preserve the natural beauty and heritage of the destinations your visit.
UK and Ireland Tours and Experiences
Our expertise here at Best of Scotland Holidays is in custom-building tours. Our website has a range of sample tours for inspiration in each of our destinations Scotland, England, Wales and Ireland or tours by experience and interest. However, as there are new experiences to be discovered all the time, contacting our travel team for a quotation is the best way to discover how we can be your reliable DMC partner.
We will be sharing a series of future blogs that dive deeper into each of the destinations we cover, highlighting the unique experience and must-see attractions of each, and providing insider hits and tips for every destination. If it’s your client’s first visit to the UK, or if they’re looking for inspiration for their next trip, our destination guides will ensure your clients make the most of their UK vacation. To make sure you don’t miss out on these travel insights or updates from Best of Scotland Holidays, sign-up to our product and destination newsletter today. It’s the best way to keep up to date, stay inspired, and ready to plan your client’s next journey with Best of Scotland Holidays!
