Neilson offers a range of award-winning overseas active holidays across seven European countries, including beach clubs, ski chalets and yachts.
Demand-driven expansion
To support its organic expansion strategy, the management team partnered with LDC in August 2018 to support consumer demand for activity and wellness holidays.
LDC has a successful track record in the travel industry, but most importantly the investment team bought into our vision and growth strategy completely. This is critically important as we embark on the next phase of our journey.”
Leading with experience
The business is led by CEO David Taylor, formerly of TUI, and Chairman Richard Bowden-Doyle, the former Managing Director of Thomson Holidays and Lastminute.com, and more recently Non-Executive Director of Saga Travel Group.
David and Richard both joined Neilson in 2013, and under their management Neilson has become the UK’s leading overseas activity holiday specialist.
Consumer holiday trends
In January 2024, Neilson Beach Clubs released their Neilson Beach Clubs 2024 Activity Trends Report. The report highlights holiday trends from customers in 2023, the evolving consumer preferences and the innovative offerings that Neilson Beach Clubs has created to meet customer needs and trends for 2024.
Awards
Best Travel Company for Activity/Sports Holidays
2024 British Travel Awards
Best Travel Company for Ski/Winter Sports Holidays
2024 British Travel Awards
Best Activity and Sports Holiday Company
2018 British Travel Awards
Best Ski and Winter Sports Holiday Company
2018 British Travel Awards