VISITSCOTLAND has been named best overseas tourism marketing body by one of the US’s top associations of tour operators.
The national tourism organisation struck Gold in the Overseas DMO [Destination Management Organisation] Partner category of the prestigious 2018 Distinguished Dozen awards, organised by the National Tour Association (NTA).
NTA member destinations and tour operators cast their votes based on quality, level of customer service, value to customers and dedication to relationship building.
VisitScotland fended off the Mexican and Italian tourist boards to claim top spot, and was presented with the accolade in San Antonio, Texas, during Travel Exchange, the association’s annual convention.
“The NTA provides us with a fantastic platform to showcase Scotland, working with specialist tour operators to tailor experiences which deliver the adventure and enrichment which US visitors seek,” said Denise Hill, head of market strategy and development at VisitScotland.
Why are you making commenting on The National only available to subscribers?
We know there are thousands of National readers who want to debate, argue and go back and forth in the comments section of our stories. We’ve got the most informed readers in Scotland, asking each other the big questions about the future of our country.
Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.
So that’s why we’ve decided to make the ability to comment only available to our paying subscribers. That way, all the trolls who post abuse on our website will have to pay if they want to join the debate – and risk a permanent ban from the account that they subscribe with.
The conversation will go back to what it should be about – people who care passionately about the issues, but disagree constructively on what we should do about them. Let’s get that debate started!
Callum Baird, Editor of The National
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here