Win a STIGA Ride On Mower, Lawn Mowing Simulator Merchandise Pack & more!
About Skyhook Games: Skyhook Games is a Game Development and full outsourcing studio based in Liverpool, UK. Creators of Lawn Mowing Simulator, they also provide high quality digital art for the video games industry, and help other studios & industries bring their own vision to life. Since Lawn Mowing Simulator’s initial release in August 2021 on Steam and Xbox Game Pass. Skyhook Games’ first IP has made its way onto multiple platforms, such as Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PlayStation 4 &5, Epic Games Store. More recently, Nintendo Switch and an all-new VR version of the game have arrived! Lawn Mowing Simulator allows you to take control of your own lawn care business and complete contracts while making use of real-world licenced mowers from prestigious manufacturers; STIGA, TORO, SCAG & EGO. Skyhook Games has also released two DLC expansions for the game “Ancient Britain” and “Dino Safari”, the first opens up tranquil corners of the Great British countryside and allows you to get to work on taking care of long forgotten areas. Dino Safari provides you with the opportunity to take on a range of tasks, such as keeping the lawn of a raptor enclosure and much more! Since release, Lawn Mowing Simulator has managed to engage the niche areas of the gaming community which is often referred to as “zen” or “cosy” gaming. This is due to the deeply soothing, engaging atmosphere created, players enjoy taking a break from more intense, high-energy games and jumping into a game which allows the user to kick back and enjoy mowing through scenic environments. With Lawn Mowing Simulator’s new releases on Nintendo Switch, along with its brand-new VR version, Skyhook Games are celebrating by running a substantial giveaway to offer one lucky winner! The prize package includes: • 1 STIGA Swift Battery-powered Ride On Mower (worth approx. £3,000) • Branded STIGA gloves • 1 Lawn Mowing Simulator merchandise pack (including an LMS cap, t-shirt, mug and pen) How to enter: This giveaway will run until 31st May 2024 and the winner will be chosen and contacted within 7 days of the closing date. To be in with a chance of winning this incredible bundle, entrants will need to send their name and address to the email: LMScomp@skyhookgames.com T&C’s apply. UK mainland delivery only. If you would like to find out more about these releases of Lawn Mowing Simulator, click the links below! Lawn Mowing Simulator (Nintendo Switch) Lawn Mowing Simulator VR
New Legal Guidance: Essential Reading for Holiday Park Owners & Operators
New Legal Guidance: From complaints handling to contracts, marketing and sales promotions, there are specific rules which owners of holiday caravan parks must be aware of if they want to keep their business healthy and their customers happy. A holiday caravan or lodge is not like many other consumer purchases. Customers in this sector are seeking a home away from home, a place to spend their hard-earned leisure time and relax away from the stresses of daily life. Holiday park owners and operators who sell holiday caravans and lodges, therefore, are in the business of selling much more than just four walls and a roof – they are selling a lifestyle and an aspiration, as well as all of the expectations that go along with it There are factors specific to the holiday caravan/lodge sector which are in many ways unusual, and which are important for businesses operating in the space to consider. People purchasing a caravan or lodge on a holiday park are entering into a large financial transaction, possibly secondary only to buying a house. They are committing into a long-term contract regarding the location of their purchase, its maintenance and facilities, and sundry other considerations. In many cases they will be making the purchase in a marketplace with which they are unfamiliar, and will to a certain extent be vulnerable as a result. For all these reasons, it is particularly vital that businesses operating in the sector have a firm grasp of their obligations under consumer law and understand the consequences of getting things wrong. To help holiday park owners and operators, Business Companion – a free online resource for traders of all sizes who need up-to-date, reliable and easy-to-understand information about consumer law – has published a new guide. The guide, which is written by experts in consumer law, is divided into four easily digestible sections, focusing on contract law and unfair terms; fair-trading law; sales, marketing and entry into contracts; and dealing with holiday caravan/lodge owners. It sets out what is required by the legislation to ensure that owners can make an informed purchasing decision, alongside the relevant aspects of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008. The guide also covers things like how to avoid giving out any misleading information or making misleading omissions in contracts and marketing materials, as well as aggressive and banned commercial practices. It contains examples of everyday mistakes to avoid, as well as examples of best practice that can help boost your business’s reputation and help safeguard you if problems do arise. Sue Steward, Head of Education & Training at Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI), said: “It is really important that people purchasing holiday caravans or holiday lodges know exactly what they are buying into before they make a commitment. Getting things right and spending a little extra time to make sure all parties are happy and comfortable before any contract is signed, will help everybody in the long run. “When it comes to consumer law, most businesses are keen to get things right, and no one sets out to disappoint their customers. It can sometimes be easy to make mistakes unintentionally though. Hopefully this guidance will help to keep your business running smoothly and your customers happy so they can enjoy their holidays.” To view the guidance or download the PDF booklet, click here
Why not give your guests something extra
Why not give your guests something extra with a specially designed play area perfect for all ages and abilities. As a member of The British Holiday and Home Parks Association, we understand how important it is to stand out in such a competitive staycation and leisuremarket, and a Sovereign play area will do just that! Together with construction companies and architects, we work diligently to transform open spaces and dull tarmac areas into exciting environments for everybody to enjoy. Parents will often take into consideration the available facilities when deciding on where to stay, and research shows that families are significantly more likely to visit a site with a playground. Having a safe and secure play area for children to socialise, have fun and stay active will keep families on site for a larger portion of their stay with you and increase your value to customers. If you are unable to find the perfect equipment for your space, we can also work with you to create bespoke and one-of-a-kind items that fit your space and clientele. Why Sovereign? We want to make sure that we create the perfect area for you and your guests which is why we offer a free consultation, design and quote service provided by one our Area Managers who are experts in your local area. To ensure that children can play safely at your site for years to come, all of our main timber components are covered by a 20 year warranty with our metalwork coming with a 25 year warranty. On top of this we are also able to offer our Sovereign Compliance inspection, maintenance and repair packages with our national team of RPII (Register of Play Inspectors International) qualified inspectors to give you and your guests peace of mind. We Think You’ll Love With over 25 years of experience in playground design and manufacturing we have worked with countless caravan parks and have cultivated a popular range of equipment perfect for a holiday park environment: Yosemite https://sovereignplayequipment.co.uk/park-best-sellers/yosemite/?utm_source=caravan+industry+and+park+operator+magazine&utm_medium=online+editorial&utm_campaign=may+2022) The Yosemite is designed to a be a non-linear adventure experience. The bridge takes users from the lower elements up to a 1500mm platform with a slide (stainless steel optional), traversing forest and crazy climber. The different heights allow children to enjoy the tower, no matter how confident they are. Captain Mannering https://sovereignplayequipment.co.uk/outdoor-playground-equipment/playground-towers/captain-mannering-standard?utm_source=caravan+industry+and+park+operator+magazine&utm_medium=online+editorial&utm_campaign=may+2022 The Captain Mannering is one of our most popular products for a reason! Named after a pub local to our Essex headquarters, this tower incorporates four tower units and provides a challenging play environment and inspires endless possibilities for imaginative play. Wooden Goal End https://sovereignplayequipment.co.uk/playground-sports-fitness-equipment/mugas/wooden-goal-end-timber-back/?utm_source=caravan+industry+and+park+operator+magazine&utm_medium=online+editorial&utm_campaign=may+2022 Our wooden goal ends can be used to play traditional games like basketball and football as well as giving your guests the opportunities to use their imaginations to create their own games. A space containing our goal ends can be used by those of all ages and abilities and can create a great social space for your guests to socialise and play together. Republican Bench and Table Set https://sovereignplayequipment.co.uk/school-outdoor-furniture/republican-table-bench-set/?utm_source=caravan+industry+and+park+operator+magazine&utm_medium=online+editorial&utm_campaign=may+2022 The Republican Bench and Table Set is designed with commercial areas in mind. Built with our robust planed and pressure treated timber, this set is perfect for high traffic areas and a great edition to beer gardens and outdoor seating areas. Contact Sovereign Telephone: 01702 804299 Email: info@sovereignplay.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SovereignPlayEquipment Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sovereign_Play LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sovereign-design-play-systems-ltd YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7yZ0l9HkEXLgDJrWUJzWIg
Hopkins Machinery
Hopkins Machinery are Agricultural, Construction and groundcare machinery specialist. We are a family run company with depots based in South Wales, Mid Wales, Gloucestershire, and Devon. We can supply our customers with a range of machinery from garden power tools to large construction equipment. We have a range of professional power tools, mowers, tractors, and electric vehicles that are useful on holiday parks and grounds maintenance. We are an official dealer for Kubota, Stihl, Club Car, Toro, and Kramer machinery. We pride ourselves in supplying excellent service with over 15 mobile technicians that can provide technical support and a parts department that can provide our customers with advice enabling us to help with any servicing required on machines our customers operate. We also have an extensive hire fleet of machines available on long term or short-term hire. Our Brands: – Club Car – Electric utility Vehicles (Carryall Range), golf buggies and passenger transporter vehicles. We can supply Club Car buggies on a seasonal or long-term hire basis and always have stock of cars. We also have used buggies available if you are looking for a low budget solution. Ligier – Road Legal electric utility vehicles. (Available in a range of configurations) Kubota – Tractors, Ride on lawn mowers and compact Tractors and Diesel Utility vehicles Cramer – 82-volt Electric Power tool and professional Groundcare machinery (Low noise level – Ideal for use on holiday parks) lawn Mowers, Blowers, Strimmers, brush cutters, Hedge cutters and trimmers. Stihl – Garden and professional petrol power tools and lawn Mowers, Augers, Strimmers, brush cutters, Hedge cutters and trimmers. Kramer –Construction equipment, Telehandlers and wheeled loaders. Toro – Professional Electric and Petrol Mowers and Groundcare equipment GreenMech – Chippers and Shredders Call us or email us to get a quote on any of the machines we can supply. We are main suppliers for the Welsh Rugby Union, Cardiff Football Club (Bluebirds) and The Dragons Rugby, as well as the Celtic Manor Resort and many other Golf Clubs and courses in our area plus holiday parks and resorts.
Diversification & Innovation in the UK Leisure Landscape
Diversification & Innovation in the UK Leisure Landscape – Q&A with Tom Proudley, Portfolio Director of The Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show Who is the Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show for? The Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show is for ambitious holiday park & resort owners and managers wanting to increase their industry knowledge and diversify and boost their revenue. What is rural diversification and why is it important? In simple terms, rural diversification is when existing businesses enter into new business ventures or set up completely new enterprises in order to boost their revenue. It’s important because it allows rural entrepreneurs and agricultural workers to utilise the land and business they already have, which in turn can increase their profits. If you have already diversified, is it still worth coming to the show? Definitely! It’s important to keep up-to-date with the latest developments and trends within the industry. You may have diversified into a campsite, and now you are wanting to open a cafe so that your visitors have somewhere to eat on site, or you could look into opening a gift shop. With everything that has happened over the past year, staycations have become more popular in the UK. Now is the perfect time to progress and perfect your customer offering so that you can provide them with everything they could possibly want and more! What can the show provide that visitors can’t go out and find on their own? The show brings together the industry leading experts, including over 1000 exhibitors and 500 seminars, all under the same roof over two unmissable days. It has everything you could possibly need and more, saving the large volume of time and money that it would require to go out and source the suppliers, products and services yourself. The show provides the opportunity to test and try the latest industry technology, an opportunity you couldn’t get anywhere else, and presents brand new ideas for diversifying that you may not have even thought of without attending the show. What about rural entrepreneurs with little or no budget? The amazing thing about rural diversification is that there really is something for everyone. The possibilities are endless and can cost as much or as little as you want it to. The Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show is designed for all holiday park & resort owners and managers, whether you own a big chain or run an independent business, there will be something there for you. What if I have no experience in any of the areas of diversification? The show provides leading industry experts, seminars and panel debates offering all the knowledge, advice and help you need to get started on your new business venture. There are so many different ways to diversify, you don’t need to do anything huge or drastic that is going to push you outside of your comfort zone if you really don’t want to. And if you are up for a challenge, there will be so many amazing features at the show to help you. If I don’t own a lot of land, can I still diversify? Of course! Diversification is all about utilising what you already have, and no matter how big or small your land, you can create something that your customers are going to love. What if my competitors are doing the same thing? Ask yourself what your company can do better than any of your competitors in the current market. You may be setting up a campsite at the same time as a close competitor, but what can you do to make it unique and more appealing to your customers? There are numerous different ways to do the same thing, you just need to figure out what will work best for you and will appeal most to your target audience. What can I expect to see at the show? With over 1000 exhibitors, 500 seminars, and an incredible schedule of keynote speakers and panel discussions, the show will tackle everything from boosting your offering to marketing and new business strategies. Some of the biggest names and associations within the industry, including the likes of TripAdvisor, VisitEngland and Glendale, will be available to share their experiences and tips and tricks. You can visit our website to see a full list of exhibitors, speakers and seminars, as well as information about the incredible features we have in store for you this year, such as our Business Growth Hub and Green Route. The Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show
Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show – Safely Returning to “Normality”
As the world is slowly but surely returning to “normality” as we once knew it, we are delighted to be welcoming back the Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show this year on the 10th & 11th November at the NEC Birmingham. Whilst we are excited to finally be opening doors again in person, we appreciate that there are some reservations surrounding attending such busy events and mixing with other people after being in our own bubbles for so long. We wouldn’t be going ahead with this event if we didn’t feel it was safe, and we want to make sure that you feel safe attending the show and have the best experience possible. Following government guidelines and advice from the team at the NEC, these are the measures currently in place to ensure the safety of everyone at the event: Anyone wishing to enter any of the Rural Entrepreneur shows will have to provide either proof of double vaccination or a negative lateral flow test within 48 hours of attending – please note that there will be a limited number of lateral flow tests available at the venue, however these will be distributed on a first come first served basis Testing and tracing is supported at the event and all exhibitors, visitors, staff etc onsite will be recorded Visitors have been asked to pre-register for tickets which are being sent to you to bring along with you, to limit unnecessary contact with staff Masks are no longer mandatory as per government guidelines, however they are advised The NEC have also taken extra steps to increase the safety of their venue, including: Testing and tracing is supported via pre-booked parking Touch points throughout the venue are limited Sanitising stations present throughout the venue Enhanced sanitation throughout both days across the venue, particularly focussing on frequent contact services Washroom attendants present to ensure hygiene standards are maintained at all times The safety of all our visitors, exhibitors, speakers, partners and staff attending the Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show is our utmost priority and we know that the safer you feel at the event, the more enjoyable your experience will be. We have been doing everything we can to ensure this event can safely go ahead this year, and we are so excited to welcome you to the show, in person, on the 10th & 11th November. Government guidelines are continuously being reviewed and we will update our website with the measures in place accordingly. For more information about the show, including COVID-19 safety measures, visit the website at holidayparkshow.co.uk
TLJ brings the benefits of electronic access control to Holiday Parks
TLJ is a leading provider of access control systems and electronic door locks to caravan, holiday & leisure parks. We are a family-run independent company, based in East Yorkshire but with global reach. From main entrance barriers to car parks, smart door locks on holiday accommodation, smart lockers and even cashless vending, TLJs integrated and flexible solution has it covered. Everything can be controlled within a single smartphone app, for the ultimate guest experience. We are proud to work with customers such as Bunn Leisure and Away Resorts. RezLok by TLJ is our fully self-contained electronic smart lock, designed for the holiday and leisure industry. It’s compatible with a variety of doors and locking mechanisms – including multipoint – as well as composite, uPVC, metal and wooden doors. As such, it’s ideal for use on static caravans, park homes, lodges, apartments, cabins, pods and even beach huts. There’s a choice of contactless operating modes including key card, fob, wristband, smartphone, PIN code & Z-Wave (via internet). TLJ’s Mobile Keys smartphone app is the glue that binds the system together. It can be used as a standalone guest application, white-labelled for your park or resort, or fully integrated with your own guest app. Mobile Keys is compatible with all popular PMS/reservation systems to automate the issue of guest keys prior to arrival. It’s even possible to build a hierarchy of permissions based on individual requirements. For example, guests do not need access to cleaners’ stores, and may not have the same access rights to on-park facilities as residents. Kids could be excluded from bars and restaurants without the presence of an adult and, of course, access to individual holiday homes can be restricted to only those who need it. The bar has been raised – TLJ can help you deliver the connected experience your customers demand. At the same time, you will achieve a level of park-wide visibility and control as never before. Let TLJ’s integrated access control systems help define your digital future. Contact enquiry@tljlimited.com, 01482 830334, www.tljlimited.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/tlj-security-systems/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TLJSSLtd Twitter https://twitter.com/TLJSecuritySyst
