On the 9th and 10th of November, Trent Furniture was one of many exhibitors at the Holiday Park & Resort show at the NEC Birmingham. If you’ve never been before, it’s a fantastic event aimed at those who want to start a holiday business or grow and improve an existing one.
This year, a wide range of exhibitors were on show, selling their products and services to holiday businesses. Whatever you need – or would like – for your business, you’re bound to find it at this show. From hot tubs and playgrounds to ice cream and coffee, every must-have and nice-to-have was on display.
Park home furniture and outdoor venues
Of course, we had our very own stand, promoting our park home furniture which is suitable for all types of venues. Whether you require contemporary tables and chairs for your on-site restaurant or traditional sofas and stools for your holiday homes, we have more than 60 years’ experience. We had a wonderful reception at the show and enjoyed speaking to everyone who came over to us.
As well as hundreds of exhibitors, there were also several speakers at the show. These seminars and workshops offered a great deal of helpful advice to new businesses as well as established ones. With the peak holiday season now at an end, this is the perfect time of year for businesses to get inspired and take some time to improve or grow their offerings.
The impact of Brexit and the UK holiday industry
Of course, the impact of Brexit will affect the UK holiday industry greatly in 2017. Due to a weak pound, Brits are expected to avoid travelling abroad next year and instead take the family on a staycation. This is great news for UK holiday businesses, but they need to be ready for this influx of customers and ensure their facilities stand out from their competitors. Ensuring each holiday home has up to date, comfortable furniture is key to making your accommodation look good and therefore attract bookings.
If you’re interested in attending the Holiday Park & Resort 2017 show, please check out the event website for more information. Tickets are free, so there’s no reason not to come!
Speakers at the Holiday Park & Resort show
Here’s a rundown of this year’s guest speakers:
- Carl Castledine, Away Resorts - Ready or not, Generation ‘Y’ are coming.
- George Bryan, Drayton Manor Park - Drayton Manor Park 3rd Generation Family Business
- Frank Finch, NCC (National Caravan Council) - Holiday Park Sector Insights
- Abbey Oladapo, Google Digital Garage - Reach New Customers Online
- James McClure, Airbnb - Panel Discussion
- Jitka Foralova, Booking.com - Booking.Who?
- Bernard Donoghue, Association of Leading Visitor Attractions; and the Tourism Alliance - Brexit, staycation and crystal ball-gazing; the State of the Nation.
- Martin Berger, New Ents - The Key To Successful Holiday Park Entertainment
- Andrew Howe, Bridge Leisure Management - Sale or succession? You need a plan
- Bradley Illich, NewBook eManagement Technology - Learn how leading international holiday parks are innovating and growing.
- Jenny Summers, Freedom to Go (NCC) - Showcasing holiday parks in new markets
- Michael B Paul, Michael Paul Holidays Ltd - Maximise The Asset
Suppliers at the Holiday Park & Resort show included:
360 Karting / Ensol 360 ltd
Acentic Ltd
Adventure and Play Solutions
AEM Leisure Ltd
AFP Technology - Wavesurfer
AJC Trailers Ltd (EasyCabin)
Anapos
Anytime Booking
Aqua Spa Supplies
Arch Enclosures Limited
Arleigh International
Asfab Ltd
Bagjump Action Sports GmbH
Balloons By Up Up and Away
Battlezone archery limited
BGi.uk
Bilfinger GVA
BISHTA - The British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association
BlokartUK
B-Loony Ltd
Building with Frames
BusinessesForSale.com
Camp Champ
Camping Connect Ltd.
CampPlus BV
CampStead Ltd
Capital Play Trampolines
Caravan Park Electrical Services
Charles Lawrence Surfaces Ltd
Colour Heroes Ltd
COMBAT LASER GAMES
Craftis Ltd
Crown Leisure Limited
C-side Architectural Design Ltd
Dale Leisure Supplies Limited
Dalesauna Ltd
DC Payments Ltd.
Decotel Ltd
denrooms ltd
Digital Visitor
Digitizelectric Limited
Donna Italia
Edwards & Partners, a Division of Sanderson Weatherall LLP
Energy Assets
Energy Controls
EnSo International
ESP Energy
Espresso Essential
Expandasign
Extreme Wheels Roadshows
Family Holiday Association
Family Saver Card
Fat Media
Fatyak Kayaks Ltd
Fenland Leisure Products Ltd.
Firewave Technology Services Ltd
First Option Software
Forge Europa Limited
Fountaineers Limited - Water Play Specialists
FowlerUK
FreeGo Electric Bikes Limited
Funkyheat
Future Studios
Gaffey
Gailarde Ltd
GARDASOLAR SRL
GemaPark
GFR Tech Ltd
GlowSports
Green Unit ARCs
Groundtrax Systems Ltd
Hallmark Vending Ltd
HFN Landscapes
HM Adventure Golf
Holiday Park Scene Magazine
Hoseasons
Husson UK
Hydropool Devon Ltd
ID&C
IDS - Integrated Security Solutions
Infinite Playgrounds and Canopies
iNTOUCH
Jakabel Ltd
JM Adventure Ltd
Jofli Bear
Jupiter Play & Leisure Ltd
Kingii
Leisure Park Internet Solutions
Leofric Building Systems Limited
Lovell Johns
Lovibond Tintometer
Marshfield Farm Ice Cream Ltd
Mattressman
Medical Spa & Wellness Group GmbH
Microtill Limited
NCC
Netguides Limited
NewBook PMS
Omar Park & Leisure Homes
Omar Park Development Services
Onduline Building Products Ltd
Pacer Leisure Vehicles International Ltd
PCS Technology Ltd.
Philips & TVC Technology Solutions
R&R Ice Cream
Rhino Play Limited
Richard Haworth
ROLLINS MARINE & CARAVAN SERVICES (RMCS)
RotoSpa Limited
Shelley Signs Ltd
Silver Arrow Archery
Snooker Football INT
Sporting Wholesale Ltd
SPSC UK Ltd.
Takeaway Innovation Expo
Telemat
The Great Outdoor Gym Company
The Pool Lift Company
Trimetals Ltd
Ustigate Waterplay
Utilitas Solutions
Van Egdom B.V
Vertex
WaffleDelight
Water Treatment Products
Waterwalkerz Ltd
Wheatman Planning Ltd
World Tents Ltd
Yamaha Motor Europe
YourMapp
Zone Leisure Technology