Holiday Parks Management Autumn Issue

Issue 8

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Features Autumn IssueEAG International Show

Spatex ShowPark Improvements

The Ultimate Suppliers Guide For Holiday Parks, Caravan Parks and Campsites

Holiday Parks

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EAG International Expo 2013 will be taking place between22 & 24th January at the Excel London exhibition centre.Now in its fourth year, the show has established itself as

the inaugural event of the New Year for the Europeanamusement and attractions industries.

Owned by BACTA, the EAG International Expo upholds the longtradition of an amusements show being held in London during thethird week of January. EAG International’s Chairman Martin Burlinexplains: “EAG International Expo has the distinction of being anevent for our industry staged by the industry. The show’s timing isperfect for buyers wishing to experience the latest products priorto placing orders for the coming season.”

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About UsMaggie Media Ltd is an energetic business offering awebsite called Holiday Parks Management and aMagazine, to clients throughout the UK and Europe.The company, which is located in Herefordshire, wasset up in 2010 realising the demand for Holiday Parksand Caravan Parks to have a medium in one place topurchase products and services for their businesses.The owner has been in the Leisure Industry for over 14years and has much experience in this market place.

The professional staff, website and magazine helpclients source supplies and products for their Parks &Sites throughout the year, offering four seasonalmagazines. Winter - February, Spring - May, Summer-August, Autumn - November. These services aredesigned to improve performance and help withHoliday Park & Caravan Park Management.

The magazine has a growing network of advertisersand clients such as ‘Cartoon Network’, ‘Proludic,Sound Leisure,’ ‘Pattersons,’ ‘Tri County Golf,’‘Frontier Pitts,’ ‘Re-bound’ etc

The Company is owned and run by Nina Blanchardwho also owns two other websiteswww.ukcampsitefinder.co.uk &www.campsitefindereurope.com Both come under the umbrella ofwww.campsitefinderonline.com These websites have such park groups as ParkHolidays UK, Park Resorts and independents parkslike ‘Holgates Caravan Parks’ and ‘Best of British’ toname but a few.In 2012 they secured the CaravanClub as one of their major clients. Adding 200 parks tothe 3500 database of clients.

THE COMPLETEAMUSEMENT ANDLEISURE SHOW

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Visitors to EAG International2013 will see the productsand innovations from over150 representedmanufacturers from the UKand overseas. The showprides itself on itsinternational reach, this yearattracting well over 5,000visitors from 61 countries.

For many visitors, EAGInternational Expo will alwaysbe a networking event. Theshow’s organisers have beentrue to the shows mantra ‘ashow for the industry by theindustry’ in creating a highlyrelaxed and friendly event.

Indeed, in some cases therelationships between theorganisers and many of theexhibitors and visitors extendback over more than 25years.

Several of the industry’sleading charities and tradeassociations now use EAGInternational Expo as a forumfor discussing new policiesand initiatives. BALPPA, akeen supporter, hasscheduled its AGM tocoincide with the show.

This year the organisers ofEAG International have been

fortunate in re-securing theservices of US amusementindustry authority MichaelGetlan.

A third generationamusement centre operator,Michael is also recognisedfrom serving on the Board ofIAAPA, holds various industrymemberships and is a regularcontributor to tradepublications.

Michael willrun a twodayredemptionmasterclasswhich will

cover topics such aschoosing ticket redemptionequipment, the art ofselecting and displayingprizes, merchandisedispensing equipment andstaff training and motivation.Michael’s classes areextremely lively, highlyparticipative, and sure toappeal to a wide audience.

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For anyone considering attending EAG International,early registration via the show website isrecommended. A visit to www.eagexpo.com will alsoreveal details of exhibitors, networking events, themaster class programme and much, much more. Thesite contains useful links to travel planning informationand some excellent hotel offers.

Registration is now open so treat your business to theideal start for the New Year - a visit to the industry’smost complete amusements show.

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Skill Ball Zingy SWP – Have you orderedyours yet for 2013?

RLMS Sales, in partnership with iconic Skill gamedesigner and manufacturer, Supernova Games,are turning their attention to the Holiday Park

Sector for 2013, in what they hope will be anotherstrong year for Skill Ball Zingy, the must have Coin OpSkill Game for 2012.

Phil Boulton, MD RLMS Sales: “Over 250 units have been manufacturedand sold this year, to FEC Operators, Bingo Clubs, Bowling Alleys andindeed take-up from some of the larger Park Operators, albeit thelaunch of this model missed the first half buying season. Zingy is anexciting new Skill with Prize game with cash or Ticket payout based onthe ever popular Skill Ball series of coin operated games. The gameoffers players the ultimate challenge to test their Recognition andphysical dexterity skills. Played against the clock the game is one wherethe player Matches numbers coming down a chute with ones in the playarea. Along with the numbered balls there are several ‘special balls’including Z-I-N-G-O balls which illuminate the on screen letters as theyare gathered. As each letter is lit the amount being played for increasesand when all these have been acquired a free game is awarded. Theprice per game is £1 and the maximum prize value in any game is £50.”

Whether operated on it’s own, or in banks of 3 or 4machines, Skill Ball Zingy is a must have inclusionin any Holiday Parks line up of coin OPentertainment for 2013 and will provide an excellentreturn on investment.

The Vortex – Experience the Thrill - Theexciting new concept to ensure your Holidaymakers go home with lasting memories!

RLMS Sales, in partnership with the VortexExperience, is pleased to be launching TheVortex at the EAG 2013 show. MD, Phil Boulton

“Whilst this is a departure for us in so far as it’s notCoin OP, we see the amazing fit this ‘machine’ has withour existing Customer base.

For Holiday Parks it’s ideal. It can be used as a marketing vehicleas a draw for visitors. Park Operators can then build it into theirTheme / Entertainment evenings, whether it be for Kids parties orAdult “Grab a Grand” style fun competitions, or seed the ticketswith Redemption or Promotional vouchers which can be usedaround the Holiday Park. Essentially the ‘player’ enters the Vortex,then has to collect as many tickets as possible within, say 45seconds, as they are whipped around the visible chamber by awind current. It’s both great FUN to watch as well as participatein. Everyone will remember this element from the Crystal mazemany years ago. Yet, no-one will have had the opportunity to takepart. Now they can!”

…and in Operation in over 600 Chuck-E-Cheese locationsthroughout the US, the concept is a proven draw.

For enquiries or availability call RLMS Sales on 0845 6036666. To view the product, see it on their stand at EAG 2013,EXCEL exhibition centre, 22-24 January 2013.

Derived from theInternationally renownedMyrtha Swimming pool

system which has been installedextensively throughout the worldsince 1961, Proteus Pools havebeen found to be an Idealsolution to provide a quick andcost effective solution to allswimming pool requirements inthe Holiday Park Sector. On Continental Europe, any pool with asurface area greater than 100 square metresmust be deck level. This being the case,Proteus deck level technology leads themarket as it provides the most cost effectiveway to achieve a deck level swimming pool.Deck level surface skimming to provide thebest possible circulation to cope withcontaminants in the pool, as well asproviding the most modern and attractiveappearance.

Based on stainless steel panels withCeramic waterline detail and a reinforcedvinyl floor, Proteus pools are particularlysuited to projects that need to be completed

in very short construction programmes. Inthe holiday park sector, we are familiar withthe problem of carrying out majorconstruction projects in the very tight timeframe between autumn closure and Easteropening. A Proteus pool can be erected andoperational in weeks rather than months,and are considerably less expensive thanconventional concrete and tiled pools, whichis why so many Park operators and takingadvantage of the system.

If bather loads need increasing or the poolrequires major renovation or upgrade,Proteus Renovaction Technology has beenspecifically developed to meet theserequirements.

Whether the refurbishment is required toupgrade the circulation of the pool to meettoday’s design standards, to resolvestructural problems or to increase poolsurface area, Proteus Renovaction have acost effective solution.

The exclusive Proteus RenovactionTechnology provides a unique solution and

an opportunity to convert any existing poolfrom scum channel or skimmerconfiguration to overflow gutter technology,without major disturbance to the existingpool structure.

There are numerous options available whichcan be tailored to the budget available. TheRenovaction process may include a fullconversion from skimmer to deck level, orsimply to install a commercial liner into theexisting skimmer pool but with theadvantage of having ceramic tiles at waterlevel to improve appearance and be resilientto Ultra Violet degradation from sunlight.

It is particularly suitable for pool extensionswhere operators need to increase surfacearea to accommodate higher bather loads.The old pool shell can be reconfigured toany shape or size required without the fearof the potential problems associated withextending reinforced concrete structures.

Proteus technology has also been used inthe UK holiday park sector over the past 3years to provide beach entry feature pools,Spa pools with hydro massage and bubblefeatures, as well as action packed LazyRivers to propel bathers around fun packedwater facilities.

For more information, contact ProteusUK Swimming Pools Ltd who will bepleased to discuss specificrequirements or arrange for you to seerecent Proteus installations.

Proteus Pools from Italymaking a splash in theUK Holiday Park Sector.

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Calling all Holiday Parks!

Owners and operators ofholiday parks mightwant to add an

important date to their diary inFebruary 2013 when the annualwet leisure exhibition SPATEXtakes place from Sunday 3rd toTuesday 5th February 2013 atthe Hilton Brighton MetropoleExhibition Centre UK.

Over 1000 stands displayingeverything from wet and drysafety flooring, pool enclosures,energy saving chemical control,refurbishment options and manyother interesting features thatmakes short work of running andoperating a holiday pool orfacility.

As well as many innovative newproducts to be launched atSPATEX that are geared towardscommercial operators, over thethree day event there are also anumber of technical workshopscovering many subjects frombusiness advice to expectedlegislation and codes of practice,on to heating & ventilation,energy conservation andautomatic control in and aroundthe pool area. A true plethora ofeverything wet leisure relatedunder one roof.

Today’s holiday maker expectsthe best on their travels and byattending SPATEX 2013 you canfind ways of satisfying customerexpectations, conserving energy,becoming more environmentallyfriendly and saving valuable timeand money on running costs.

With so much to see and do, plusexcellent road, train and air links,SPATEX is ideally situated at theHilton Brighton MetropoleExhibition Centre. Specialaccommodation rates areavailable for visitors and there isconvenient discounted parking atthe NCP car park opposite thevenue.

For further details and to pre-register for free entry visitwww.spatex.co.uk or call Helen atthe SPATEX Office +44 1264358558 or [email protected]

Swimming pools are expensiveand valuable assets, it makessense to enable them to be

used earlier and later in the seasonor throughout the year.

The fact that the “Great British Summer”has failed to make an appearance for thelast few years makes putting them undercover them even more important.

A pool is undoubtedly the campsitesmajor attraction and is even more so if thepool is enclosed. When it comes tobooking one of the questions most oftenasked of campsites is whether or not theyhave a covered pool.

For camping enthusiasts who are naturallymore inclined to put up with the vagariesof the weather, it’s reassuring to choose

anestablishmentwith a coveredpool. It meansguaranteedswimming

whatever the weather. It’s even moreimportant for families, for whom it’sessential to have activities to keep thechildren occupied. A pool enclosure isalso a strong argument in favour of off-season holidays.

For any holiday park or campsite, acovered pool is a major source ofattracting new customers andencouraging them to return in future years.With an enclosure an average 20% +increase in the occupancy rate wasrecorded by a French campsite survey.

Lower financial investment less than 20%of a brick and mortar building

Very importantly a pool building will- - Take control of the weather – wind, rain and cold. - Ensure no cancellations due to bad weather.- Guarantee your daily timetable.- Provide safety. Access to the pool is controlled. Itis inaccessible outside of opening and supervisiontimes.- Reduce costs of heating, Even on dull days solargain through the roof will provide free heat to theinterior. - Reduce costs of cleaning, chemical usage andgeneral maintenance

Although Arch enclosures suppliesenclosures from 5m wide we are knownfor our larger enclosures up to 25m wide

(16ft – 82ft) andany length. Toaccommodatethese largerwidths we havefive differentstructural archdesigns.

A great feature of an Arch enclosure is thespecial side panel between the archeswhich are sliding windows. Thesewindows give you three opening andventilation options; fully open 2m x 2m,half open 2m x 1m or a ventilation slot (inthe middle) of 10cm x 2m wide.

The windows are made up in two sections.This allows the top half to be openedseparately to assist ventilation whilstkeeping the lower half in situ to ensuresmall children and pets are kept awayfrom the water. When both sections of theside panels are opened up, they slideopen to a height of 2 meters, allowingeasy access to the surrounding areas.

The factory 10 year guarantee underpinsits reliability and resistance to externalconstraints (wind, snow...)[email protected] 01444 411 411

Potential suppliers toparks need to look atthis market place as

many parks are now lookingfurther into the leisure industryto keep their visitors on site.

There is so much more on offer to visitorswhilst on holiday these days. Our currentclimate changes seem to be dictating whatthe current trends are.

There is brighter focus on Glamping , this isnot just targeting the ‘Yuppie’s’ it’s alsogiving visitors a chance to experiencecamping in a much more luxurious way.Many that would not normally camp Glamp.

Safari Tents, camping pods and Yurts offera great alternative to camping and all offer away of boosting revenue for parks andsites. The demand for Wifi is still growing. Thereare many visitors who would only use apark that supplies Wifi to its visitors.

A great signal is a must especially if you arecharging for the usage.There are many professional Wifi suppliers inthe market place but ask for testimonialsfrom previous customers, so as to ensuregood coverage around your park.

It seems as though the days of the hotsummers are gone and the wet summershave arrived. This brings in a selection ofalternative facilities, the covered swimmingpools and the indoor entertainment is a mustto keep the visitors on your park and notventuring out to spend elsewhere.

I visited a great example of an independentholiday park on the August Bank Holiday thisyear.

This park did everything to keep the visitorson site. The park is called Sandy BallsHoliday Park and it is situated on theoutskirts of the New Forest.

They offer everything you could possiblywant on site very much like the ‘All InclusiveHolidays’.

Undercover Swimming pool, Children’s cluband activities, Bike Hire to cycle through thestunning scenery of the New Forest.

An on - site Shopoffering everythingyou could needfor your stay.There was also a

pub, restaurant and gym. We spoke to thevisitors and many use the park year on yearwith their families and friends.

Of course you don’t need to be a large parkto make improvements - if insurance is anissue why not put on activity weekends andhire the equipment out. There are companiesoffering Quasar, Climbing Walls, Archery andmuch more.

Some parks just want to make the campingexperience more comfortable and safe. A clean washroom with underfloor heatingand a hot powerful shower seems to be avery important facility on all parks thesedays.

Some even going so far as adding Suana’sSteam Rooms and Jacuzzis.‘The Loo Of TheYear’ is a great achievement for all parksalong with the Conservation- David BellamyAwards and a high star rating.All awards and achievements bring yourpark more revenue for the year.

So whatever Park Improvement your makingthis year or next year remember there is awide section of trade suppliers to fulfill allyour requirements.

Please Join Our Linkedin Group andinvolve your parks in the groupdiscussionshttp://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=4176674&trk=hb side g

Please take a look atsome of the topicsdiscussed in the pastfew days“Mobile devices impact Holiday Park bookingsWe have said it before that one of the issuesfor all of us, is the pace of change thattechnology is causing. So when the giant ofthem all, Google, see its profits falldramatically because it struggling to makeits advertising model work on mobiledevices, then it’s time for to consider whatimpact mobiles devices could have on yourbusiness.In the holiday park market where manyoperators are still resistant to implementingonline bookings, so perhaps a discussionabout mobile device is pushing boundariesbut this is important stuff so I will persevere.There is a research report by Google thatlooked at the number of people makingaccommodation bookings using mobiledevices seehttp://www.almeira.co.uk/market-alert.php . It says that up to 40% of bookings are made

using a mobile device, that’s not surprisingreally given the ubiquitous nature of them.Tablets, smartphones are everywhere butwhat has this got to do with bookings.Just try using your Holidays Parks websiteon a smartphone and you may find that yourwebsite really is hard to see/use as it hasbeen designed for a large screen. That’sproblem No. 1. Next if you have onlinebooking try making a booking using thephone, chances are its too hard because it’sprobably not mobile friendly. That’s problemNo 2. People won’t spend time trying tobook if it is hard they will book elsewhereand that’s why this is important. Ignoring thiswon’t make it go away. It is a problem that’sneeds addressing as ignoring will cost agreat deal of money.

Of course the Almeira bookingsystem is mobile friendly.Almeira almeira.co.ukYou may have heard howGoogle’s share price slumpedjust the other day. Did youknow that a major reasonbehind their profit collapsewas a failure to adapt quicklyto the dramatic move awayfrom traditional PCs tomobile.”

“Kevin Reynolds • Hi Nina, Ithas been a tough year forsome of our Park Partners,visitor numbers down 50% in some areas.That said, I do think Park Owners are lookingat how they can improve their offerings fornext year, being very careful on spending atthe same time. We have new Parks taking upon our part funded WiFi network offers -every bit helps. I also think technology cansave money in operating costs across theboard, with better systems, online bookingand automated email systems. Just mythoughts!!!

Kevin Clubwifi Ltd www.clubwifi.co.uk”

“Ian Elliott • Hi Nina, We have found a lot of parks have looked atthis year and how they can improve on it anddecided to take steps ready for next season,so far since the Hull caravan show we haveseen orders for our camping pod type unitsgo up by nearly 40% and enquiries for ourtoilet/shower units go up over 70% so itlooks like our factory will be very busy overthe coming months. You can see our newdesigns at: www.archleisure.co.uk “Ian

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Crealy Meadows one ofthe premiercaravanning and

camping holiday parks hasrecently completed a massiveinvestment programmecreating a whole range of newfacilities.

Caravan Park Electrical Services Ltdinstalled 120 card metered bollardswith water outlets and stainlesssteel gullies complete with LEDlighting heads.

This has provided Crealy Meadowswith not just new pitches, but nowprovides their customers with achoice of standard and superpitches.

Caravan Park Electrical Services Ltdalso installed a total of 55 woodlandlights, a product that’s perfect forthe rural setting whilst giving thepark that quality feel that fits in withthe demands of their customers.

Chris Down Owner of CrealyMeadows commented “I hadlooked at other manufactures butCaravan Park Electrical Servicesproduced the product that I wantedas well as being able to incorporatemy additional requirements. This isa high quality development and wewant a quality product that willstand the test of time, both in termsof looks and functionality”.

Caravan Park Electrical Services Ltdmanufacture here in the UK usinghigh quality, High DensityPolyethylene coated with a toughpinseal finish giving it high UVstability and a very good scratchresistance surface.

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Putting a pool under cover is a realistic and affordable solution to coping with unpredictable weather in all seasons.

The product is factually better and more advanced than any other on the market; it offers more features and more fl exibility of design.

We offer a fi xed price package: custom design, manufacture, construction and installation by factory engineers.

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Putting a pool under cover is a realistic and affordable solution to coping with unpredictable weather in all seasons.

The product is factually better and more advanced than any other on the market; it offers more features and more fl exibility of design.

We offer a fi xed price package: custom design, manufacture, construction and installation by factory engineers.

The buildings have a ten-year factory guarantee.

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With more and more families holidaying in the UK, providing5 star facilities has never been so important.

Bushboard has over 90 years experience delivering highquality, stylish washrooms which offer excellent value formoney, and our products are still going strong in hundredsof campsites and holiday parks across the UK.

For a free site survey, quotation or to order ourBRAND NEW brochure, call 01536 533620 or [email protected]

www.bushboard-washrooms.co.uk

Make a splash next holidayseason with new washrooms!

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Tanker & Water Jetting servicesGrundon operates a modern �eet of small, medium and large vacuum tankers up to 27,000 litres (6,000 gallons) capacity.

This service is ideally suited to the emptying of cesspits & septic tanks

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High Pressure Water JettingFor liquid wastes with high solids content and to clean interceptors and e�uent tanks.

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With over 90 yearsexperience deliveringhigh quality

washroom systems ataffordable prices, Bushboard’sproducts are still going strongin hundreds of campsites andholiday parks across the UK.

From toilet and shower cubicles, tovanity units and duct panels, the rangesnot only look fantastic, but are sturdyenough to meet the demands of a busywashroom environment. Designed tooffer fantastic value for money, you canensure that whatever you spend, yourcustomers will be happy campers!Bushboard’s Profiles range provedespecially popular with aNorthamptonshire family theme park.

Traditionally offering camping to CaravanClubs & Rallies, Wicksteed Park decidedto extend this to individual touringcaravans and campers. With over 1million visitors a year and catering for120 pitches, they needed to offer thevery best facilities.

Bushboard delivered this in the form ofthe robust and hardwearing Profilesrange. Developed to be versatile enoughto meet the demands of mostenvironments and economical enoughto meet most budgets Profiles offerscomplete flexibility!

‘We are really pleased. Holiday makersthink the facility is superb with one guesteven commenting it’s that good that theynearly slept in there instead of theircaravan!’

Michael Bush, Attractions Manager,Wicksteed ParkBushboard’s products are available inthe sturdiest of materials which can behosed down for easy cleaning, so youcan be sure that your washrooms willwork hard for you all year round!

For a free site survey, quotation oradvice on your new washroom, callus on 01536 533620 or visitwww.bushboard-washrooms.co.uk

Pitch Perfect Washrooms from Bushboard!

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20%Discount!

We are excited to announce the launch of our newly designed website. Brimming with thousands of high quality goods, fantastic deals and outstanding value for money, our online store makes shopping with Pattersons quick, easy and hassle free.

Whether you’re a seasoned online shopper or an internet novice, we welcome you to our user friendly site!

FFind all your accommodation essentials online 24/7! With great product images and information, ordering online is simple. WhWhy not open a credit account and benefit from many additional features! We can link your credit account directly to your online ordering so you have the option to pay by credit card or order directly to your account, view and pay invoices online, create shopping lists for easy re-ordering, manage multi-site delivery points, view past, present and future orders plus much more!

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To help us celebrate the launch of our new website we’re offering you 20% off

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To receive your discount just enter the promotional code LAUNCH at the checkout.

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After a busy holidayseason, it’s not just yourstaff that can feel worn

out. Inventory dress packsare a convenient, costeffective way of sprucing upyour caravan interiors withouthaving to redecorate.

Dress packs are also a greatindustry trick for creatinginspirational interiors without theprice tag – ideal if you are lookingto sell or promote your caravan fornext season.

Our new range of dress packs havebeen carefully considered to follow

the hot new trends for 2013 andcontain all your finishing touches -

from decorative cushions andtactile soft furnishings, to attractiveornaments and kitchenaccessories.

Arrived ready boxed, simply unpackand dress your caravan to createeffortless style that will enhance it’slook. With three shades to choicefrom you can update the look ofyour caravan in a matter ofminutes, transforming your caravaninto a highly desirable holidayhome.

For more information go towww.accommodationsupplies.co.ukor give us a call on 0117 934 1270

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Are you sick of phone calls that are stopping you from getting on with daily tasks,but your head is saying these calls may be potential bookings!

UKCampsiteFinder.co.uk has the perfect solution

We offer a great service to you and your potential Visitors

ONLINE BOOKING This is the way forward in 2013

Your park would receive a Free Premium Listing and you only pay when a booking is madethrough our websiteWe take a commission priced at 12.5% + VAT on that booking SIMPLE

There are is no other costs or fees, UK Campsite Finder is offering you a no risk contract thatyour Park or Site can be released from at anytime.

The Premium Listing also qualifies you to add your Park or Site to the special offer and LateAvailability Calendar.

Many visitors are tired of strolling through websites and makingphone calls for available sites especially in the in the busierseasons. This is a great way of letting potential visitors knowyou have space and availability.

The Calendar can be filled out as a Last minute Pitch or simplyadd your available dates. Ideal for Lodges, Statics and Pods

How does this all work for you. If you have ever booked aHotel online through Late Rooms.com then this is just thesame but for holiday parks and campsites.

1/Owner / Manager specifies Pitches Availability, Highest Price offered at any time and the price for that pitch, Caravan, Pod etc for that Month/Season2/The visitor chooses the Pitch/Accommodation and how many days and any special requirements3/We take the booking through an online booking page using a Realex Gateway Service. We can take Credit/Debit card payments securely taking our commission as a deposit, We send a confirmationemail to the visitor and then a copy to the site or park. 4/It is then up to you how you collect the remaining payment whether its on arrival or via a call from yourselves. You can specify your own cancellation and payment policies on your online booking page through Staah.

Once on board and the forms filled out we will contact you to talk you throughthe whole set up.

Because we source our booking management system from another companywe can also offer you your Own Booking Management System which willbe tailored to your own website. A small Monthly fee will be requireddependent on the size of the system required.

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View our extensive range of products atwww.playandleisure.org.uk

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Electrical:CPES : Caravan Park Electrical Services Limitedare market leaders in the design, manufacture andinstallation of electrical distribution systems onholiday, park home and touring parks throughoutthe United Kingdom.http://www.cpes.co.uk

Demon International Power Washers : Demon International are manufacturers of highpressure cleaning equipment, working closely withHolidays and Leisure Parks across the UK. Demonoffer a comprehensive range of UK built hot, cold,petrol, diesel and electric pressure washers.www.demon-pressure-washers.co.uk

ShowsEAG International Expo 2013: EAG International Expo 2013 will be taking placebetween 22 & 24th January at the Excel Londonexhibition centre. Now in its fourth year, the showhas established itself as the inaugural event of theNew Year for the European amusement andattractions industries.http://www.eagexpo.com

Spatex Show: Owners and operators of holidayparks might want to add an important date to theirdiary in February 2013 when the annual wet leisureexhibition SPATEX takes place from Sunday 3rd toTuesday 5th February 2013 at the Hilton BrightonMetropole Exhibition Centre UK.http://www.spatex.co.uk

Saltex : http://www.iog.org/shows-and-events/iog-saltex

LIW :http://www.liw.co.uk

Landscape/ MachineryProducts ServicesArch Enclosures : The joy of this flexible swimming pool enclosuresystem is in its ability to retain an outdoor option forthose sumptuous summer days when everyone willwant to enjoy their outdoor swimming pool.http://www.archenclosures.co.uk

Fencing/ SecurityFrontier Pitts: as the acknowledged leader in perimeter securityequipment, can offer a complete range of products,including gates and barriers.http://www.frontierpitts.com

Jacksons Fencing: Jacksons Fencing is a family run company that hasbeen trading for 65 Years. With fencing centres inAshford, Bath and Chester it enables nationwidecoverage, delivery and installation.http://www.jacksons-fencing.co.uk

Play Equipment/Manufacturers/ InstallersSL Kids: Our wall mounted and free standing play systemsadd an extra splash of colour and fun to any area.When used in conjunction with our extensive rangeof play modules and play wheels these uniquesolutions create a focused environment for childrento freely explore the play activities available.http://www.slkids.co.uk

Play & Leisure Ltd : Having been established for over 22 years we offera full turn-key package in regards to planning,installation and maintenance of play equipment,safety surfacing and street furniture. We understandthe challenges and responsibilities faced by clientsand have many resources to call upon, including,RoSPA and the Association of Play Industries.http://www.playandleisureservices.net

Re-bound Safety Play Surfaces : AN innovative alternative to traditional bark ishelping holiday park owners create safe, long-lasting play areas all year long.www.re-bound.co.uk

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