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Another stellar Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show

Thousands of visitors flocked to the NEC to check out the latest in the leisure vehicle and camping industry

Against a backdrop of a difficult economic climate, 95,647 visitors headed…


UK holiday parks and campsites generate £12.2 billion visitor spending

The UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA), of which NCC is a founding member, has published the 2024 ‘Pitching the Value’ report.  The report highlights the economic value and…


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Revision of the Driving Licence Directive – Motorhomes

The latest proposed revision of the European driving licence directive is being championed by the European Caravan Federation – it seeks to increase the Category ‘B’ driving licence weight…


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What to expect from the holiday park market in 2024

What to expect from the holiday park market in 2024

Richard Prestwich of Savills gives his view on business prospects for the year ahead

Holiday Parks have proved resilient…


Success for UK caravan industry as it secures exclusion of ‘Boiler Tax’ for new caravans and park homes.

Success for UK caravan industry as it secures exclusion of ‘Boiler Tax’ for new caravans and park homes.

The National Caravan Council (NCC) has made a successful representation to the…


The 2023 Motorhome & Caravan Show sees record breaking visitor attendance and strong sales for exhibitors

The 2023 Motorhome & Caravan Show sees record breaking visitor attendance and strong sales for exhibitors.

Visitor numbers hit the highest ever recorded for the 2023 edition of the Motorhome…


VIN CHIP technology helps Irish police identify £50K of stolen caravans

VIN CHIP technology helps Irish police identify £50K of stolen caravans 

17 October 2023

VIN CHIP, the anti-theft identification system and multi-layered, technology-led security solution works with police and law…


Trailer training and safe towing survey

The DVSA are asking for views on towing and trailer safety and have launched a new survey at Trailer training and safe towing survey (smartsurvey.co.uk). The survey is being carried…


Our friends, electric

The number of electric vehicles (EVs) registered in the UK is increasing each year, as the number of petrol and diesel cars slowly dwindles. What does a park operator need…


VIN CHIP™ duo supports the conviction of seven men in £1m plant machiery theft

VIN CHIP™ is a theft deterrent and identification system for leisure vehicles. It is installed during manufacture by UK touring caravan and some motorhome manufacturers and is growing as it…