Latest news with #TripadvisorTravellers'ChoiceAwards
Scotsman
16-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Scotland holiday parks celebrate TripAdvisor Traveller's Choice Award wins
Four Parkdean Resorts holiday parks in Scotland are celebrating winning Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards for 2025. Eyemouth, Grannie's Heilan' Hame, Nairn Lochloy, and Sundrum Castle Holiday Parks each won the prestigious awards, which recognise the top 10% of businesses that consistently earn positive reviews and honour select accommodations, attractions and restaurants which demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 2025 marks a record performance for Parkdean Resorts in the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards – with a total of 32 of its holiday parks and hotels receiving awards from the world's largest travel guidance platform. Steve Richards, CEO at Parkdean Resorts, said: 'Winning the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Award is a testament to the hard work our teams put in every day, allowing our guests to make amazing memories with their families and loved ones. We're extremely proud of our parks and always strive to improve the overall guest experience. The feedback we receive from our visitors is very important to us and we're delighted to see such a high proportion of our parks win this prestigious award.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Parkdean Resorts employs over 8,000 people across the UK and welcomes more than 3 million holidaymakers to its parks every year. Its commitment to investing in the full holiday experience, providing exceptional F&B options and activities for families, has contributed to the great scores and results achieved, and is a testament to its park teams. Nairn Lochloy Holiday Park Family Eating Parkdean Resorts' commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for its holidaymakers has earned the company British Travel Awards every year for the past twelve years, including Best Company for UK Family Holidays, Best Company for UK Parks and Lodges Holidays, and Best Company for UK Short Breaks. Parkdean Resorts is the leading operator of holiday parks in the UK, welcoming in excess of 3 million holidaymakers each year. The company owns and operates 66 award-winning holiday parks and has an unrepeatable freehold property footprint with 3,500 acres of land, including forests, peatbogs, rivers, beaches, and headlands in some of the UK's finest beauty spots. Parkdean Resorts is committed to caring for its parks, people, and planet to create a positive environmental impact on nature and resources, and to acting responsibly for the long-term sustainability of its business. The company's 33,000 pitches include a wide range of accommodation options, from static caravans to luxury lodges and glamping, as well as touring and camping pitches. Parkdean Resorts has 20,000 holiday home owners and sells over 600,000 holidays a year, mainly to families.
The National
09-05-2025
- Business
- The National
Family-run Scottish holiday park ranked among best in the world
Linwater Caravan Park in the village of Newbridge, 12 miles west of the Scottish capital, was named in this year's Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards – with the accolade given based on consistently high reviews on the travel site. The family firm, which was founded in 1998 by the Guinan family, was listed among the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide. Open all year round, the holiday park offers holidaymakers pitches for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and tents, alongside a range of self-catering holiday lodges and static caravans. READ MORE: Gillian Mackay launches Scottish Greens leadership bid The site also boasts a fully equipped camper's kitchen, an onsite shop, a dog walking area and a playpark. Katie Guinan, owner of Linwater Caravan Park, welcomed the award saying it is 'incredibly rewarding' knowing guests enjoy their stay at the site. She said: 'We are absolutely delighted to receive the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2025. 'This recognition means so much to us as a small, family-run business, and it's a real credit to the hardworking and dedicated team we have here. 'We pour our hearts into this place, and it's incredibly rewarding to know our guests value what we do. 'Since opening our doors in 1998, we've remained committed to offering a warm welcome, high-quality facilities, and peaceful surroundings for our guests. 'Whether visitors are pitching up on our touring site, enjoying a self-catering stay, or planning to stay in our luxurious lodges, our aim is always the same - to help people make happy holiday memories in comfort and tranquillity.' The park announced it is set to unveil a new static caravan terrace after pouring £200,000 into the project. The family said it will transform a previously unused area into a 'stunning accommodation space,' featuring two new luxury lodges and six brand-new static caravans.
Web Release
09-05-2025
- Web Release
C Mauritius Palmar Ranked Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Africa and 12th Worldwide at Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2025
By Editor_wr On May 9, 2025 A celebration of authentic guest feedback, the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards spotlight properties that consistently exceed expectations. This year, C Mauritius Palmar has been crowned the Best All-Inclusive Hotel in Africa — and proudly ranks 12th among the Best All-Inclusive Hotels in the world. The resort is recognised for its elevated yet effortless all-inclusive experience, blending generous hospitality, immersive lifestyle programming, and the playful spirit unique to the C Resorts brand. Set along the pristine Palmar Beach on the east coast of Mauritius, C Mauritius has redefined what it means to be all-inclusive. The resort delivers a refreshingly modern take on the concept: from daily interactive culinary journeys and craft cocktail culture to wellness rituals, outdoor adventures, and live music evenings — all seamlessly included and thoughtfully designed to delight. 'We are truly honoured to receive this recognition from our guests and from TripAdvisor,' said Olivier de Guardia, General Manager of C Mauritius Palmar. 'This award is a proud moment for our entire team, whose dedication, energy and genuine hospitality are at the heart of everything we do. At C Mauritius, we aim to create a spirited and meaningful experience for every guest — one that reflects the soul of the island and the lifestyle essence of C Resorts.' At C Mauritius Palmar, the all-inclusive offering is more than just convenience — it's an invitation to embrace a lifestyle that is both genuine and generous, yet relaxed and joyful. Guests enjoy generous buffet-style dining infused with local and international flavours, interactive live cooking stations, and a relaxed, playful atmosphere that captures the spirit of island living. Every element of the stay is thoughtfully designed to encourage guests to fully Come Play. Let Go. Feel Free. The TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards honour the top 1% of hotels worldwide, based entirely on reviews and ratings from global travellers. Being named Africa's Best All-Inclusive Hotel and one of the Top 15 All-Inclusive Resorts in the world is a testament to the unwavering commitment of the C Mauritius team, whose passion brings every guest's moment to life. For those seeking a refreshing take on all-inclusive travel, C Mauritius Palmar offers more than a holiday — it offers a lifestyle to be lived, felt, and shared. Comments are closed.
Scottish Sun
08-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Scots holiday park named one of best in world
The family-run park is surrounded by stunning countryside PITCH PERFECT Scots holiday park named one of best in world A SCOTS holiday park has ranked among the best in the world. The caravan park was named in this year's Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards - an accolade based on consistently high reviews on the popular travel guidance site. Advertisement 1 A Scots holiday park has ranked among the best in the world Credit: Alamy Linwater Caravan Park in the village of Newbridge, near Edinburgh, was listed among the top 10 per cent of hospitality businesses worldwide. Situated just 12 miles from the capital, the family-run park is surrounded by stunning countryside. Open all year round, it offers pitches for caravans, motorhomes, campervans, and tents, alongside a range of luxurious self-catering holiday lodges and static caravans. Guests can also enjoy amenities including a fully equipped camper's kitchen, an onsite shop, a dog walking area and a playpark. Advertisement Linwater Caravan Park was established in 1998 by the Guinan family and has continued to evolve over the years. This summer, the park is set to unveil a major £200,000 investment in a new static caravan terrace. It will transform a previously unused area into a "stunning accommodation space," featuring two new luxury lodges and six brand-new static caravans. Katie Guinan, owner, said: 'We are absolutely delighted to receive the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for 2025. Advertisement 'This recognition means so much to us as a small, family-run business, and it's a real credit to the hardworking and dedicated team we have here. "We pour our hearts into this place, and it's incredibly rewarding to know our guests value what we do. Hidden gem Scots caravan park with luxury hot tubs that's just five steps from the beach "Since opening our doors in 1998, we've remained committed to offering a warm welcome, high-quality facilities, and peaceful surroundings for our guests. "Whether visitors are pitching up on our touring site, enjoying a self-catering stay, or planning to stay in our luxurious lodges, our aim is always the same - to help people make happy holiday memories in comfort and tranquillity.'
Daily Record
29-04-2025
- Daily Record
Scotland's best hotels named in 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards
The best hotels in Scotland have been crowned as part of the Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. One city hotel was named the top "one-of-a-kind hotel" in the UK. On Tuesday (April 29), Tripadvisor revealed the winners of its annual Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels. The awards celebrate the highest-rated hotels in the world for 2025. Analysing 12 months of review data from more than 1.6 million hotels listed on its site, the winners span 10 categories from the definitive Top Hotels through to All-Inclusive, B&Bs and Inns, Family-Friendly, Luxury, Small and Boutique and Pet-Friendly. This year has seen the launch of three new subcategories: One-of-a-Kind, Treat Yourself and a special, one-off 25th Anniversary list. One of the top winners for Scotland is Fingal Hotel in Edinburgh , which topped the list for "one-of-a-kind" hotels in the UK. The luxury accommodation was also named the fourth-best "one-of-a-kind" hotel in the world, following Taj Lake Palace in India, Ashford Castle in Ireland, and Bambu Indah Resort in Bali. READ MORE: Michelin names four best Edinburgh hotels for 'unmistakably Scottish stay' READ MORE: Tourist ranks Scotland's cities with 'underrated' destination placing first Fingal is a luxury floating hotel that is permanently berthed on Edinburgh's waterfront, approximately two miles from the city centre. It features a range of luxury cabins, as well as two AA Rosettes restaurant . Eagle Brae in the Scottish Highlands and The Witchery, Edinburgh also appear on the list of the top 10 one-of-a-kind hotels in the UK. The former came in at number three, while The Witchery placed fifth. Elsewhere, two Scottish hotels appear in the list of the top 10 luxury hotels in the UK. Auchrannie Resort on the Isle of Arran and Fonab Castle Hotel in Pitlochry placed at numbers six and eight respectively. Auchrannie Resort consists of two four-star hotels, luxury lodges, retreats, and motorhome stopovers. There are also two restaurants, two leisure clubs with pools, a spa, an outdoor adventure centre, and a children's 'playbarn'. Fonab Castle Hotel is a five-star spa hotel that draws inspiration from its historic past and idyllic surroundings, while also featuring contemporary touches. It features 42 bedrooms, from traditional castle rooms to contemporary lodges, that are each bespoke in design. Meanwhile, 100 Princes Street Edinburgh and the Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel were both named among the 10 best pet-friendly hotels in the UK. The hotels placed at numbers seven and nine respectively. 100 Princes Street is a luxury hotel situated within what once was the headquarters of the Royal Overseas League. As reported by the Daily Record , it was also recently crowned one of the best Edinburgh hotels for an "unmistakably Scottish stay" by the Michelin Guide. Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel is an opulent mansion dating back to 1902 that is set within its own grounds in the heart of the Cairngorm National Park. Once the home of the Lipton Tea family, it features eight bedrooms with their own unique character, size, and design. Finally, three Scottish hotels are featured in Tripadvisor's list of the top 10 small or boutique hotels in the UK. Ocean Mist Leith in Edinburgh, Fingal Hotel, and Tigh na Sgiath Country House Hotel place fourth, sixth, and ninth respectively. Ocean Mist Leith is a seventeen-bedroom hotel and bar that offers 360-degree views of the Water of Leith. It is styled after the 1920s, though features 21st-century home comforts and luxuries. Tripadvisor President Kristen Dalton commented: "Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels captures the opinions of millions of travellers worldwide and offers trusted guidance for travellers to plan their best stays. "Known for their outstanding hospitality, premium amenities and prime locations, Tripadvisor's Best of the Best Hotels stand out as top choices in their respective destinations and across the globe." See below for a list of Scottish winners at the 2025 Travellers' Choice Awards: Best of the Best Hotels. More information and the full list of winners can be found on the Tripadvisor website .
