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Grand UK Holidays nominated for the BTA's: A Milestone Acheivement

Grand UK Holidays nominated for the BTA's: A Milestone Acheivement

Grand UK Holidays have been nominated for the British Travel Awards!

We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the British Travel Awards 2024, as we compete for the title of ‘Best UK Coach/Touring Company’! The British Travel Awards host an annual ceremony where hundreds of companies compete for the title of ‘Best Travel Company’ for 82 different categories, where public votes decide the winner of each category.

Overview of Us

Since being founded in 1983, we have gained over 40 years of experience in the travel industry. Grand UK Holidays have continued to provide memorable coach holidays with a personalised service, whilst maintaining our high standards of comfort, safety, and enjoyment.

With an extensive range of destinations across the UK and Europe, we aim to make our holidays accessible for everyone, featuring over 230 pickup points dotted around parts of England. Not only do our thoughtful itineraries include guided tours and excursions, but we also carefully select our hotels and accommodations, making sure you enjoy every aspect of your Grand UK holiday. Additionally, we offer the services of our professional Tour Managers, some of which have been with us for more than 25 years! Earlier this year, we welcomed a brand-new coach to our fleet with a comfortable and modern feel, with new features such as USB charging ports, panoramic windows, and new accessibility assets.

The British Travel Awards

The British Travel Awards (BTA) are highly respected within the travel industry, serving as a mark for excellence. The awards cover 82 categories, recognizing the best in various sectors of travel and tourism. Grand UK Holidays is proud to be nominated in the ‘Best UK Coach/Touring Company’ category, a testament to our dedication to providing unforgettable travel experiences. Public voting determines the winners, making the awards a true reflection of customer satisfaction. The BTA’s recognise and celebrate the best companies in the travel industry, and also act as an independent certificate of reassurance, quality, and reliability. This is our first-ever nomination for the British Travel Awards, and we can't wait to compete.

Over the years, Grand UK Holidays has achieved numerous milestones and received positive feedback from countless happy travellers. Our dedication to quality service, innovative travel experiences, and customer satisfaction have paved the way for this honourable nomination. Don’t just take our word for it; We have over 400 reviews on Trustpilot, an independent feedback platform where holidaymakers provide honest feedback. From satisfied customers to industry recognition, we are delighted to showcase that we have created countless memories and that we are dedicated to creating thousands more. With our new 2025 brochure due to land at the end of this year, we are excited to announce some new changes coming soon. We have taken into account your feedback, and we will soon be implementing more customer-centric initiatives. With customers being the heart of what we do, it is so important for us to continuously improve based on customer suggestions and feedback.

What This Nomination Means to Us

This nomination is not just a recognition of our hard work, but also a reflection of the trust and loyalty of our customers. It motivates us to continue striving for excellence and delivering the best travel experiences possible. Since the news of our nomination, there has been a noticeable boost of morale and pride among our team, as it encourages us to maintain and elevate our standards. By competing in the British Travel Awards, we can reinforce that we are one of the leading companies in the Coach Holiday sector of the travel industry.

“Our focus has always been on delivering exceptional travel experiences, and this nomination validates our efforts.” – Andrew Rix, Head of Tour Operations.

How You Can Support Us

We invite our valued customers and supporters to vote for us in the British Travel Awards. Your vote can help us achieve this title and further our mission of providing top-notch coach holidays. It would mean a lot to all of us here at Grand UK if you could please take one minute to cast your vote – every vote counts! To vote, please click here, select the ‘Best UK Coach/Touring Company’ category, and then submit your vote. Ensure you vote before the deadline (29th September 2024) to make your voice heard.

Looking Ahead

At Grand UK Holidays, we are continually looking for ways to enhance our services and provide even more exceptional travel experiences. We have exciting plans on the horizon to ensure we remain at the forefront of the coach holiday industry. Upholding our high standards in service and customer care is our priority as we adapt to meet the evolving needs of our travellers.

Gratitude to Our Customers

Whether it is improvement suggestions or sharing your positive experiences on a Grand UK tour, we take all feedback very seriously. Lastly, we want to give a heartfelt thanks to all of our customers for your ongoing support and loyalty. Your trust and feedback drive us to keep improving and delivering the best holidays.

The British Travel Awards nomination is a significant milestone for Grand UK Holidays. We encourage you to support us by casting your vote and helping us achieve this esteemed recognition. Thank you for your trust and support – let's make this award ours together!

 


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