Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
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Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
Fresh Ideas for the Holiday Park Sector
Subscribe NOW to our MagazineHoliday Park Scene Magazine
Holiday Park Scene is an essential read for everyone involved in the holiday park industries within UK and Eire.
Offering the inside track on the latest market news and reports, Holiday Park Scene covers all aspects of holiday park management from camping and glamping to the most luxurious holiday lodges.
Including everything from swimming pools to entertainment, we share advice on maximising the pulling power of holiday locations while cutting overheads.
THESE DAYS, family holidays mean including Fido and Bruno. Pic. Park Holidays
PAW-SOME HOLIDAYS - DOG FREINDLY
This summer, the Great British public reconnected in their droves with our furry housemates – that’s our pets, not the partners who have stopped shaving during lockdown. According to the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association, a whopping 3.2 million people welcomed a new pet to the family during the pandemic.
Switched on holiday parks up and down the country recognise the earning potential and have made themselves ready to host guests and their furry plus ones.
News From The Holiday Park Scene
All the latest news about holiday parks…
WISH YOU WERE HERE
WISH YOU WERE HERE Snapshots from The Quiet Site in The Lake District… The Quiet Site has scooped gold at this year’s VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2023, having been named the top Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year. The Cumbrian destination boasts a stunning location in the fells overlooking Ullswater, first opened its…
SPANNING THE SCOPE OF OUTDOOR SPACE FROM PLANTS TO DECKING
SPANNING THE SCOPE OF OUTDOOR SPACE FROM PLANTS TO DECKING LANDSCAPE 2023 is an industry trade show representing the landscaping industry with suppliers of everything from plants and furniture to decking and lighting. With the rapidly evolving demands of modern travellers, staying ahead of the curve is essential to maintaining the success and growth of…
YOUR NEXT STAR PERFORMER
YOUR NEXT STAR PERFORMER Every holiday park will appreciate the vital role a utility vehicle plays in the smooth running of the site. And the STAR EV range of utility vehicles not only performs effectively behind the scenes but also as the star of the show too. For holiday parks that can extend over acres…
BRITAIN’S BEST CHILD-FREE BREAKS
BRITAIN’S BEST CHILD-FREE BREAKS Britain’s top camping park for adults-only holidays has been named as Back of Beyond near Ringwood in Dorset. The park took the title after a poll was taken among readers of two top-selling touring magazines, Practical Caravan and Practical Motorhome. Asked for their favourite destination to escape the patter of tiny…
KUBOTA INVESTS IN GROUNDCARE
KUBOTA INVESTS IN GROUNDCARE Media spanning sports turf, landscaping, amenity and equine were recently given a rare insight into the ‘behind the scenes’ workings of one of the most recognisable brands in groundcare, as Kubota UK opened their doors for a special event. The overarching theme of the two days was Kubota’s ongoing investment into…
PEDAL POWER FOR PARKS
PEDAL POWER FOR PARKS Stonham Barns Park has hosted its inaugural Suffolk CycleFest for bicycle lovers, enthusiasts and racers from across the region. Over 100 participants joined in 30, 60 and 100-mile Sportives, supported and run by Stowmarket and District Cycle Club. The event featured the Extreme Bike Battle Stunt Team, a Kids Balance Bike…
INSURANCE SUMS MUST ADD UP
INSURANCE SUMS MUST ADD UP If the worst happens, and you suffer a loss to one of the buildings or infrastructure on your Park then the amount you are insured for becomes an important number. With rising costs of materials and labour, knowing how much to insure for is difficult. There is a lot of…
PROVING THE PERFECT APP SOLUTION
PROVING THE PERFECT APP SOLUTION Wooda Farm Holiday Park identified that a mobile app was the perfect solution to giving customers a central place to go for information and booking functionality, and also provided an easy way to communicate with customers in the run up to and during their stay. It was important that the…
BOOSTING BOOKINGS
BOOSTING BOOKINGS On-line technology does the hefty lifting for hospitality sales… Artificial Intelligence is big news, dominating social media tweets and posts around the world. AI comes as no surprise for the holiday destination sector where automated technology has long been embedded in the hospitality experience. From booking a destination through promoting on-site spend to…
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU!
LET US ENTERTAIN YOU! The vibrant mix of holiday destination talent… Holiday entertainment has significantly evolved from the first Redcoats of the 1930 and the Hi de Hi era of the Sixties. Operators of parks, large and small, still agree that getting the entertainment mix right remains crucial to ensure happy, satisfied customers. While holiday…
HAVEN OPTS FOR HAPPY NAPPY
HAVEN OPTS FOR HAPPY NAPPY Haven has invested in the reusable Happy Nappy swim nappy, for babies and toddlers under three years, in a bid to reduce disposable nappy use across its onsite swimming pools. This decision will save Haven an estimated 20 tonnes of waste annually across its 41 UK holiday destinations, compared with…
ENERGY EFFICIENT SAVINGS
ENERGY EFFICIENT SAVINGS When it comes to heating swimming pools efficiently, park managers can look no further than the Fairland InverX heat pump. The patented biometric hexagon design maximises heat exchange efficiency, and a real-time power consumption display allows park owners to track usage. The high coefficient of performance means that for every kilowatt consumed,…
NEW CORDLESS CLEANER IS SMASH HIT
NEW CORDLESS CLEANER IS SMASH HIT New to the market, the Inver X Warrior is a cordless robotic cleaner, from Ocea UK. Operating without the nuisance of wires and able to operate unassisted overnight, even under a pool cover. Taking the pool cleaning strain, the Inver X Warrior out performs in all environments in both…
WATER TREATMENT EFFICIENCY
WATER TREATMENT EFFICIENCY Pool chemicals are expensive and one of the issues often seen is the habit of overdosing to make sure there is ‘enough’ treatment in the water. This practice can lead to using unnecessary additional chemicals which in turn can add substantial cost. Using a good testing system, testing frequently and knowing the…
MAKING A SPLASH
MAKING A SPLASH Top tips and strategies for aquatic attractions… Serving up popular visitor appeal is crucial for reaping the return on water leisure investment on holiday destination swimming pools. Sometimes a daunting commitment, traditional pools can pose challenges such as water treatment, heating, safety regulations and staffing. In comparison, the addition of a splash…
TEEN MACHINES
TEEN MACHINES Inspired by the thrilling ninja warrior experience and created to engage teenagers, Tough Trail innovation is eibe’s newest brand range. Tough trail tempts teenagers off todays tech and gives them an interesting alternative to common exercises. With elements of parkour, free running and calisthenics, play meets sporting challenge with full body commitment. The…
EYE-CATCHING THEMES
EYE-CATCHING THEMES If you are looking for an eye-catching themed playground to keep your smaller visitors entertained, then look no further than Online Playgrounds who are the main UK partner for Ledon Play Equipment. Designed in Denmark with children for children, no ideas are scrimped on. This is not just tested or photographed with children,…
AN INSTANT NEW ATTRACTION
AN INSTANT NEW ATTRACTION Battery-operated rides are long-term generators of all-year-round income for holiday park destinations. Crucially, battery rides can be operating and taking money, on any hard and level surface, or pool in the case of bumper boats and family day boats, within a few hours of the rides and their long-life batteries being…
THE FUN FACTOR
THE FUN FACTOR Play remains an integral part of the holiday offering… Independently commissioned research – by leading outdoor play and sport provider Proludic, has shown that the public is as keen as ever to see high-quality outdoor play areas at holiday destinations across the UK. The results showed a relationship between the availability of…
HOLIDAY HEROES
HOLIDAY HEROES Away Resort’s raises the UK holiday park bar… International travel is back, but the Great British Holiday continues its rise. At the forefront of this increasingly sophisticated market are innovative operators like Away Resorts. A UK holiday park operator with a difference, Away Resorts started life in 2008 when Chief Executive Carl Castledine…
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BALANCING ACTS – OUTDOOR ACTIVITES
GREEN ACTIVITIES like Forest Schools have never been more popular. Pic. Haven
Offering a holiday that suits the whole family can be a tricky game of swings and roundabouts. Excuse the pun. Making a holiday stay fun for the adults, the younger children and the teenagers too, is a delicate balance. Never have we been more grateful for the use of our outdoor space than coping with the challenges of the pandemic.
