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| VisitScotland Regional Director, Liz Buchanan (right) presents Yield and Marketing Officer, Rebecca Forsyth (left), and Glasgow School of Art Residential Accommodation Manager, Fiona Sloan, with the five-star plaque |
The GSA’s Blythswood House student accommodation has
been awarded VisitScotland’s highest possible quality grading. Scotland’s national tourism agency has awarded Blythswood House a 5-Star Hostel rating,
which is only bestowed on businesses offering an outstanding visitor experience and are valuable marketing assets which help recipients promote the excellence of
their facilities and services.
been awarded VisitScotland’s highest possible quality grading. Scotland’s national tourism agency has awarded Blythswood House a 5-Star Hostel rating,
which is only bestowed on businesses offering an outstanding visitor experience and are valuable marketing assets which help recipients promote the excellence of
their facilities and services.
Fiona Sloan, Residential Accommodation Manager, The
Glasgow School of Art, said: “We’re
very proud of the great standard of accommodation we have at Blythswood House
for our students, and it’s great that we’re able to offer the halls as visitor
accommodation over the summer from June to September.
Glasgow School of Art, said: “We’re
very proud of the great standard of accommodation we have at Blythswood House
for our students, and it’s great that we’re able to offer the halls as visitor
accommodation over the summer from June to September.
The 5-Star Hostel
grading is fantastic news as it will really help us promote the property to
prospective guests; the grading provides them with reassurance that they can
expect high standards and won’t be disappointed, so we’re really delighted to
have such a prestigious award.”
grading is fantastic news as it will really help us promote the property to
prospective guests; the grading provides them with reassurance that they can
expect high standards and won’t be disappointed, so we’re really delighted to
have such a prestigious award.”
Full text of VisitScotland press release below
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FULL TEXT OF VISITSCOTLAND PRESS RELEASE
The Glasgow School of Art is no stranger to awards but
it now has a top tourism accolade to add to its list of honours. The GSA’s
newest halls of residence, Blythswood House – which offers visitors to the city
accommodation during the summer months – has scooped VisitScotland’s highest
possible quality grading to be named a 5-Star Hostel.
it now has a top tourism accolade to add to its list of honours. The GSA’s
newest halls of residence, Blythswood House – which offers visitors to the city
accommodation during the summer months – has scooped VisitScotland’s highest
possible quality grading to be named a 5-Star Hostel.
Situated at Blythswood Square, less than 5 minutes’
walk from the main the GSA campus, Blythswood House was specially converted for
students of The GSA and opened in September 2015. The halls, which have space
for 216 residents across six floors, are bright and airy with a contemporary
feel. The property offers a small selection of one or two bedroom suites with
private bathroom and kitchen/ lounge area with double rooms, and flats with 6-8
bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and large single beds.
walk from the main the GSA campus, Blythswood House was specially converted for
students of The GSA and opened in September 2015. The halls, which have space
for 216 residents across six floors, are bright and airy with a contemporary
feel. The property offers a small selection of one or two bedroom suites with
private bathroom and kitchen/ lounge area with double rooms, and flats with 6-8
bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms and large single beds.
The national tourism organisation’s top Quality
Assurance Hostel designation, which recognises the excellence of the standards
at Blythswood House, was awarded to the halls of residence following its
first-ever assessment visit – making the achievement all the more special.
Assurance Hostel designation, which recognises the excellence of the standards
at Blythswood House, was awarded to the halls of residence following its
first-ever assessment visit – making the achievement all the more special.
5-Star awards – which are only bestowed on businesses
offering an outstanding visitor experience – are valuable marketing assets
which help recipients promote the excellence of their facilities and services.
offering an outstanding visitor experience – are valuable marketing assets
which help recipients promote the excellence of their facilities and services.
The VisitScotland Quality Assurance scheme, which has
been developed and improved over 30 years, provides visitors with an
independent, impartial and trusted guide to standards. Delivered by a dedicated
team of experts who offer scheme members advice and support on how to not only
meet visitor expectations but exceed them, the scheme aims to drive standards
and encourage excellence whilst helping businesses reach their full potential and
secure their success. That in turn delivers great results for Scotland’s
tourism industry and economy.
been developed and improved over 30 years, provides visitors with an
independent, impartial and trusted guide to standards. Delivered by a dedicated
team of experts who offer scheme members advice and support on how to not only
meet visitor expectations but exceed them, the scheme aims to drive standards
and encourage excellence whilst helping businesses reach their full potential and
secure their success. That in turn delivers great results for Scotland’s
tourism industry and economy.
Fiona Sloan, Residential Accommodation Manager, The
Glasgow School of Art, said: “We’re
very proud of the great standard of accommodation we have at Blythswood House
for our students and it’s great that we’re able to offer the halls as visitor
accommodation from over the summer from June to September. The 5-Star Hostel
grading is fantastic news as it will really help us promote the property to
prospective guests; the grading provides them with reassurance that they can
expect high standards and won’t be disappointed so we’re really delighted to
have such a prestigious award.”
Glasgow School of Art, said: “We’re
very proud of the great standard of accommodation we have at Blythswood House
for our students and it’s great that we’re able to offer the halls as visitor
accommodation from over the summer from June to September. The 5-Star Hostel
grading is fantastic news as it will really help us promote the property to
prospective guests; the grading provides them with reassurance that they can
expect high standards and won’t be disappointed so we’re really delighted to
have such a prestigious award.”
In addition to ensuring it provides excellent
accommodation for visitors, Blythswood House has demonstrated its commitment to
ensuring they receive quality information to help them make the most of their
visit to Glasgow. The halls of residence recently joined an exclusive network
of VisitScotland Information Partners (VIPs) which actively promote their local
area and all it offers to see and do. VIP members are provided with official
‘iKnow’ signage and collateral, promotional material and information resources
so they can provide added value and enhanced services.
accommodation for visitors, Blythswood House has demonstrated its commitment to
ensuring they receive quality information to help them make the most of their
visit to Glasgow. The halls of residence recently joined an exclusive network
of VisitScotland Information Partners (VIPs) which actively promote their local
area and all it offers to see and do. VIP members are provided with official
‘iKnow’ signage and collateral, promotional material and information resources
so they can provide added value and enhanced services.
The VIP programme is aligned with VisitScotland’s
global Spirit of Scotland campaign which aims to harness the local knowledge,
warmth and enthusiasm of people across the country to share information and
inspiration with visitors – enabling them to enjoy the best possible experience
of Scotland.
global Spirit of Scotland campaign which aims to harness the local knowledge,
warmth and enthusiasm of people across the country to share information and
inspiration with visitors – enabling them to enjoy the best possible experience
of Scotland.
Open to all types of quality-assured tourism
businesses as well as community interest groups and social enterprises, the VIP
programme has gone from strength to strength since its launch in May 2016, with
accommodation providers, visitor attractions and groups across the country
joining up to do their bit to share information and inspiration with visitors.
businesses as well as community interest groups and social enterprises, the VIP
programme has gone from strength to strength since its launch in May 2016, with
accommodation providers, visitor attractions and groups across the country
joining up to do their bit to share information and inspiration with visitors.
VisitScotland Regional Partnerships Director Liz
Buchanan MBE said: “The
Glasgow School of Art’s Blythswood House is an excellent example of how to go
the extra mile and do everything possible to make visitors feel welcomed and
ensure they enjoy a memorable experience. In addition to its well-deserved
5-Star grading, it’s great too that the property has taken full advantage of
our Welcome Schemes for walkers and cyclists.
Buchanan MBE said: “The
Glasgow School of Art’s Blythswood House is an excellent example of how to go
the extra mile and do everything possible to make visitors feel welcomed and
ensure they enjoy a memorable experience. In addition to its well-deserved
5-Star grading, it’s great too that the property has taken full advantage of
our Welcome Schemes for walkers and cyclists.
“We are delighted that it has now also become a member
of our VIP programme in order to help guests make the most of their visit to
Glasgow. All of these achievements mean that Blythswood House is a fantastic
addition to the city’s accommodation offering and a real asset to our visitor
offering.”
of our VIP programme in order to help guests make the most of their visit to
Glasgow. All of these achievements mean that Blythswood House is a fantastic
addition to the city’s accommodation offering and a real asset to our visitor
offering.”
For information on Blythswood House visit:
For more details on VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance
scheme, visit www.visitscotland.org/quality_assurance.aspx
scheme, visit www.visitscotland.org/quality_assurance.aspx
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