Decisions, decisions.

We're here to encourage, recognise, motivate and reward as helpfully as possible. And are very pleased to be able to include all on merit. How much a hotel becomes involved, or would enjoy using the initiative to boost the business or staff is your own choice. Limited or Active Member - if you go ahead, we'll do our best!

Limited vs. Active

> Limited Membership

Limited is free, apart from hotel's own judging visit costs. It's available if hotel is suitable for entry, and if we're able / enabled to do the research. Limited Members are very welcome to use their Summer Star logo if won [but can not use other © logos which are exclusively for Active Members]. If you can be included, your entry will be researched / judged on equal terms. It's 'membership lite', if we can do it. Please note: we must confirm with you that you're accepted as a Limited Member, otherwise you're classified as a paying Active Member.

*  Award Title if won

* Award Certificate if won

* Listing [but no dedicated page] on BestHotels.scot

>> Active Membership

Active Members enjoy the fully-inclusive programme.

* Guaranteed Entry with full research / judging visit(s)

* People Categories - management / owners are included, and
your staff can be entered into the Scottish Hotel Staff Awards

* © Member 2024/25 Logo to freely use

* 2024/25 Certificate or Wall Sign
personalised and free on request - just ask!

* © Nominee / Finalist / Winner logos as awarded

* Review Page - your own dedicated, dynamic and very readable Entry Page on BestHotels.scot when online from mid 2024. Have us add all kind of things to your own page: news, offers, images, other awards (AA, VS, etc.), newspaper / magazine feature links, TA, etc. Your unique page links from a 'Live Review Here' button designed to be added to your own site

* Rating Award - format options will be available - more details once demo page of new review site is live in May - but this could be a nice bonus since the VisitScotland QA star rating scheme will soon be discontinued

* Upgraded Presentation - if your hotel is a Winner then a larger, prestigious Framed A3 Certificate will be presented. Certain honours receive a trophy or exclusive medal and Active Members will get the top option

* Optionally Upgrade to official trophy designs after the awards event if you've won: buy approved items at cost price from our supplier - we'll happily arrange, and supply the artwork free. [This system helps us keep fees broadly 50% lower, while giving members more choice.]

* Graphics - we will gladly help you with any graphics you might need for your own needs and will freely customise logos for you. Just ask!

* PR Coverage in our releases and social media, and support for your PR. If you would like our assistance, drop us a line. Here to help!


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