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“They always say time changes everything, but you actually have to change them yourself” (Andy Warhol)
We have certainly been party to much change in recent years, mainly brought about by external influences. Nevertheless, with fluctuations in farm incomes, many rural businesses are having to change in order to generate an additional source of income.
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Cool Camping the platform of choice for farm glamping and pop-up campsites
A record number of businesses have joined the Cool Camping collection this year, the popular bookings website has revealed, with farm diversification projects and new pop-up campsites making up the majority of their latest additions.
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Fantastic for Families 2021 awards nominee shares their top tips for family arts...
It’s awards season for Fantastic for Families! Run by the Family Arts Campaign, a national initiative to raise family engagement with arts and culture, the Campaign supports organisations through resources, webinars, conferences, the Fantastic for Families listings, marketing campaign, and sharing the amazing work of organisations through their Fantastic for Families Awards...
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Holiday Homes after Covid
Now that we are hopefully looking forward to a normal 2022, what are the issues likely to face holiday home owners and agents in the next couple of years?
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Happy Days Children''s Charity - Operation Secret Santa
Since 1992, Happy Days Children's Charity has been helping families and groups by organising and funding special days and holidays such as trips to the seaside, theatres, zoos, museums, outdoor activity centres, sporting events and other educational and cultural activities for children in the UK living with mental, physical and emotional challenges.
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Rural diversification and planning following the pandemic
Diversification is a hugely broad topic. It can range from something as simple as introducing a new crop variety, all the way through to a significant investment, such as developing a wedding and events venue. As there is such a variety in diversified enterprises, understandably we have seen varying impacts as a result of the pandemic.
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Planning for success
JF & BM Gray is a family run agricultural enterprise, based at Sheepwash Farm, Whittington, Staffordshire. The farm comprises some 900 hectares, the majority of which is in Green Belt. CT Planning has assisted JF & BM Gray in obtaining planning permission for the change of use of a portal framed agricultural building to a children’s day nursery.
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Outdoor Women Adventurers to feature show offerings
The global platform for women who love the outdoors will be present at the show for the first time in 2021.
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The New Face of Indoor Play
The post-Covid world of Indoor play is proving to be a refreshingly different experience to the benefit of customers and playcentre owners alike.
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The World’s First £1 Million Pound Park Home
The Park Home and Holiday Park Association are excited to announce that the world's first £1 million park home is currently being designed.
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Family Days Out on a Budget
Looking for family activities on a budget. You are spoilt for choice here in the UK with so many great things on offer to keep all the family entertained.
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Extended theme park season a welcome change
Several UK theme parks have extended their season this year following the COVID-19 restrictions easing.
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USING SATELLITE-BASED IOT COLLARS IS TODAY’S SMART WAY TO TRACK AND MANAGE LIVESTOCK
Keeping track of valuable livestock grazing in remote regions is a daily challenge for farmers. With technology powered by Globalstar, farmers can obtain regular updates on where their animals are at any time. Livestock tracking - whether for commercial reasons or to monitor endangered species - can be handled extremely cost-effectively using satellite-based IoT solutions.
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Oaks Barn Farm - A diversification case study
Wayne and Sue, owners of Oaks Barn Farm, are always finding fun ways of making a living off the land on their family farm. Now in their 15th year of running their family farm stay, Wayne and Sue have managed to successfully diversify by finding innovative ways to enjoy life. After attending Farm Business Innovation Show for several years, Wayne and Sue have shared their experiences of the show, how it helped them through their diversification journey and what they are most looking forward to this year.
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Time to go electric
Creating beautiful grounds involves love, attention and the right tools. If you have a landscaping, grounds care or maintenance project to undertake, but need to be careful not to wake up or disturb your guests, you need the fully-electric, battery-powered Avant e6 multi-loader.
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Winners of the UK Theme Park Awards 2021 Announced
The winners of the UK Theme Park Awards 2021 have been announced, with Alton Towers in Staffordshire named Theme Park of the Year. Storm Chaser at Paultons Park wins Best New Attraction and Thorpe Park is awarded Best Theme Park for Thrills.
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Purchasing Partnership – Savings & Benefits
Delivering cost savings to reduce cost and increase profits for your holiday park
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Sustainable, energy-efficient heating you’ll love
Electric pipeless radiators are the heating solution parks and resorts have been looking for. Energy-efficient and super-controllable, they generate a comfortable radiated heat.
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Stony Stratford Town FC Scoops Top Prize From Papa John''s £100k Community Fund
The Milton Keynes based club will pick up £25,000 to make improvements to their clubhouse after an inspiring entry video caught the attention of football legend Jimmy Bullard.
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Papa John's Invites Operators to Consider New Revenue Streams at The Holiday Park & Resort Innovation Show
5 October 2021: Leading pizza franchise Papa John’s is inviting operators to find out how they can enhance their food offering and introduce new revenue streams at the Holiday Park and Resort Innovation show on booth 7192 in the Food & Beverage Zone,10-11 November 2021 at the NEC Birmingham.
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Papa John's puts Pizza & a Pint on the Menu!
Papa John's teams up with local Staffordshire pub to put pizza and a pint on the menu.
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Papa John's opens in Bunn Leisure, multi-award winning, premier lifestyle holiday park
Bunn Leisure, Selsey Case Study regarding Papa John's opening.
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Papa John's is Big Hit in St Andrews
Papa John’s has teamed-up with Abbeyford Leisure to bring the home of pizza to the home of golf in St Andrews.
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Electrifying Growth - Eco Charger Quads – a flourishing enterprise based on strong green credentials.
Eco Charger Quads, the UK based, pioneering manufacturers of electric Quad Bikes have managed to enjoy positive growth right through the combined challenges of Covid and Brexit.
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The Art of Leisure - relaxing in a rock pool.
Crystal clear water, natural looking rock, minimal maintenance and chemical free.
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Turning your car park into a Power Station
Solar CarParking turns the empty space above the vehicles in your carpark into a clean green power station
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Boost your revenue and make money from your land
Adding a unique geodesic dome to your grounds as an immersive lodging or luxurious wedding venue, like seen at Hilton Court Gardens, could boost your revenue all year round.
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Transformational low-emission fuels can deliver cleaner greener transport quickly and effectively
Global warming is everyone’s business; public and private sector organisations have a responsibility to reduce their carbon footprints.
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When Clean Energy Becomes (Truly) Green Energy
Regener8 Power is a cleantech development platform which develops and invests into renewable energy projects globally.
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Monitoring Livestock Water Supplies with IoT
Internet connectivity can be unpredictable and unreliable in rural areas. Low power, wide area networks can be used to provide reliable, secure connections in even the most remote locations. Discover how Alliot Technologies recently helped its partner to create a smart solution to remotely monitor livestock water supplies.
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Eco-friendly hot tub heating
Meeting sustainability targets is a serious priority nowadays. And rightly so.
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All aboard, close the doors and off you go on a fun ride!
Eibe can guarantee high play value..
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Hudnalls Hideout Treehouse - A case study
The owners of Hudnalls woodland had set their sights on an A frame style structure that would fit nicely and make the most of a natural clearing within the trees.
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10 Steps To Cut Business Energy Costs
Running your own business can be difficult. It can be even more difficult when you consider how many costs you’ll run into when you’re starting up.
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New algaecide Enclean® gains organic status
Enclean® is now recognised by the Organic Farmers & Growers Ltd (OF&G). OF&G is a leading control body approved by the UK Government's Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) to inspect and certify organic production and processing. Authorised in the UK in 2020, nonanoic acid is Belchim Crop Protection’s first new biocide to the market. It is a biocide of plant origin that controls algae on a wide range of hard and artificial surfaces.
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Time to go electric
Creating beautiful grounds involves love, attention and the right tools. If you have a landscaping, grounds care or maintenance project to undertake, but need to be careful not to wake up or disturb your guests, you need the fully-electric, battery-powered Avant e6 multi-loader.
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Premier Tech Water and Environment launch the Rewatec Solido SMART +P
Premier Tech Water and Environment has added to its range of residential wastewater treatment solutions, with the launch of the Rewatec Solido SMART +P.
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Ensuring a sustainable, eco-friendly environment with coconut-husk based wastewater treatment
Premier Tech Water and Environment ensure a sustainable and eco-friendly environment, with coconut-husk based wastewater treatment
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Reduce your Single Use Plastic Consumption
A range of Eco Products to Help you Reduce your Consumption of Single use Plastics
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QuickBlock provides a flexible solution for rural construction
QuickBlock launch their lightweight, efficient and sustainable building solutions to the Agriculture sector.
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Farm Vending by JSR
We here at Vending by JSR are the first to introduce the popular concept of locker style Vending Machines to the UK.
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Firetree Chocolate launch their Innovations Collection
Firetree Chocolate, the vegan-friendly, luxury chocolate brand is delighted to announce the launch of their Innovations Collection – 5 new and unique guest bars to compliment their core range of award-winning, volcanic dark chocolate.
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Get prepared for HFSS!
We are entering a new era for food and drink. With fresh focus on gut health and its direct links with health and wellbeing, the food and drink sector is under the spotlight like never before.
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Disc Golf takes flight across the Country!
Disc Golf, the fastest growing sport in the world, is creating superb diversification opportunities for landowners across Britain.
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Portfolio Home’s Top 3 Considerations for Selecting the Perfect Guest Bed Linen
Whether reviewing a holiday, attraction or general stay, a guests experience often boils down to their long-lasting memories - with both comfort and quality at the forefront of that experience.
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Bring your outdoor spaces to life
Breathe new life into your outdoor spaces to encourage your customers to eat, drink, and relax in safe and caring environments
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HOW WE SAVED THE NHS £1 MILLION IN COSTS WITH ONE SIMPLE, INNOVATIVE PRODUCT!
Continuous Improvement Depends on Innovation There are currently lots of innovations and improvements that deliver benefits to the NHS and Eastern Extinguishers fire safety product is one of them. The innovative, multi-risk P50 fire extinguishers were recently adopted by several NHS Trusts.
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SHINING STAR AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW
A shining star at this year’s show is sure to be the new range of lithium-powered utility vehicle range from the award-winning company STAR EV on stand 6180.
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5 ways to build your holiday rental business
The UK Staycation industry is booming. With demand so high, if you’re considering diversifying into the holiday rental market – now is an excellent time to do so. Here are 5 ways to help the longevity of your new venture:
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5 ways to build your holiday rental business
The UK Staycation industry is booming. With demand so high, if you’re considering diversifying into the holiday rental market – now is an excellent time to do so. Here are 5 ways to help the longevity of your new venture:
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Merlin Leisure choose KBI for new LEGOLAND: MYTHICA zone
Opened in Summer 2021, MYTHICA at LEGOLAND Windsor is a brand-new themed area that incorporates three new rides.
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How can landscape architecture help you manage the effects of climate change?
Over recent years, the earth’s average temperature has increased, resulting in sea levels rising and wildfires spreading globally. The UK Government is expecting our winters to get wetter and warmer and that our summers will get drier and hotter. The projected increase in temperatures is expected to result in more extreme weather events such as increased frequency of droughts and floods which in turn has an impact on food production and agricultural food security.
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SHINING STAR AT THIS YEAR’S SHOW
A shining star at this year’s show is sure to be the new range of lithium-powered utility vehicle range from the award-winning company STAR EV on stand 6180.
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HOW WE SAVED THE NHS £1 MILLION IN COSTS WITH ONE SIMPLE, INNOVATIVE PRODUCT!
Continuous Improvement Depends on Innovation There are currently lots of innovations and improvements that deliver benefits to the NHS and Eastern Extinguishers fire safety product is one of them. The innovative, multi-risk P50 fire extinguishers were recently adopted by several NHS Trusts.
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Self and Custom Build Development
In the UK just 7% of housing is Custom and Self Build compared to 60% + across the continent
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Water Testing -Are you HSG282 Compliant?
Hot tub Water Testing - A look at the requirements of HSG282, what needs to be measured and how to test it
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Biodiversity Net Gain: A new concept and a new opportunity
To use Defra’s own words ‘farming is changing’. While many are getting to grips with the phasing out of Direct Payments will the advent of Biodiversity Net Gain offer an alternative income on marginal land?
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Boost profits in the Staycation boom with the unique Glampagon
Holiday makers are looking for more luxury, smarter facilities and an exceptional experience. The Glampagon allows holiday sites to offer an exclusive, affordable and stylish timber framed building customisable to meet sizes and specifications of the holiday location.
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EVENT LOGISTICS - MORE THAN JUST A TO B
When planning an exhibition, our customers are often guilty of leaving logistics to the last minute. Usually after your stand design, electrics, carpets, branding, hotels, transport and product testing, the final piece of the jigsaw is getting your product onto the stand… but surely this is the most important aspect of all?
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How to make money whilst reducing your carbon impact
The choices we make have a huge, far reaching impact on the environment. Find out how you can do your bit without breaking the bank.
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How a new estate agency is helping holiday park operators improve their owner relationships
A new company, Leisure Estates Agents has been set up to help private owners buy and sell their leisure holiday homes, and the service is speeding up sales, which benefits park operators.
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Artic Explorer Room, Alton Towers Hotel
Bespoke by Evans, working closely with our client and the brand management team at the Merlin Group, set out to create rooms of comfort and fun which greets guests with an artic adventure
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PRO series V-76 extendable ground screws win through in soft soil conditions
Impressive results shown when First Base Pro Series V-76 Extendable Ground Screws were used on a decking build project at a holiday park..
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Always open, with Virtual Reality!
With the future of travel uncertain, Virtually Visiting set out to discover the uptake of virtual travel in the midst of a COVID-conscious economy.
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Monetize unused land with solar panels
Engenera Renewables Group helps business leverage underused land to generate energy and revenues while reducing carbon emissions. Find out how it did that for Thorpe Farm Caravan Park and Nissan.
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Unlocking the Value of your Estate Through Development
Orchestra Land provide a commercial approach to maximising the value of land and estates through residential, industrial and commercial developments.
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Bring your outdoor spaces to life
Breathe new life into your outdoor spaces to encourage your customers to eat, drink, and relax in safe and caring environments
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Leaflet distribution goes Touch-free!
As attractions now begin to open, Best 4 Promotions Norfolk have created a new and exciting marketing tool in response to the current climate.
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2021 We've brought manufacturing back to the UK!
With an ever-growing hot tub industry, we are now a UK manufacture and designer of our own in-house SPLASH SPAS HOT TUBS. With millions of Britons stuck in their own homes in 2020/2021, one of the main products that has seen a huge surge in interest is hot tubs with sales seeing increases of up to a huge 1000%.
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How the Material of Thousand Uses Created as Many Problems
The summer of 1907 was particularly sweet for Leo Baekeland. As he gazed at his new wonder material, he knew would not only change the world but expand his empire massively.
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5 ways to convince family members to diversify your farm
So how do you convince your family that your diversification plan is the right one for your family business? There are a few steps you could take to reassure your family and help make them part of the future of the business.
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Goodwood ''Festival of Speed''
Recycling and Waste Management Provision The Goodwood Estate is in the heart of West Sussex and is home to the world famous ‘Festival of Speed, Goodwood Revival and Glorious Goodwood’. Goodwood House and Estate have been in the same family for over 300 years. Today, the estate spans 11,500 acres and comprises of a hotel, an airfield, golf club and club house and events that include horse racing and motor sport activities. The Festival of Speed is the largest motoring garden party in the world. Veolia has worked with Goodwood on their last two seasons
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FLAVOURED MILK - AN ATTRACTIVE OPPORTUNITY
It is widely known that retail sales of milk in the UK have benefited through increased levels of demand during Covid19, due to lockdown periods coupled with government advice to ‘stay at home’. This has naturally resulted in more consumption occasions within the home.
Don’t take a risk with energy agreements
Landowners must think twice before signing renewable energy agreements as they could end up tied into astronomical bills and unsuccessful projects.
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Disc Golf is booming!
The fastest growing sport in the world grew even faster during the pandemic. As a naturally socially distanced sport the uptake has left manufacturers around the world overwhelmed with production and working all hours to supply the demand.
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Rural Business Network celebrates first year of supporting the sector following lockdown launch
Rural Business Network, a membership organisation which provides resources and events for rural business owners, is celebrating a successful first year after launching during lockdown.
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4 Steps to Keep COSHH Simple
The agricultural Health and Safety specialists at Safety Revolution talk about streamlining the CoSHH process and keeping things simple.
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Swiftclean advocates clear water for holiday park owners
As the lockdown gradually lifts, allowing holiday makers to flock to holiday parks across the UK, leading legionella risk expert Swiftclean warns of the risks of Legionella in static water pipes, taps, showers and toilets.
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Adapted Character Engagement measures to enhance the Visitor Experience
As the Attractions Industries start to welcome guests back, Rainbow Productions has created its new Adapted Character Engagement (ACE) and Global Experiences programmes in response to the current climate.
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How technology is changing UK agriculture
The culture of UK agriculture is changing and developing alongside the technology it uses,with the widespread usage of apps.
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HUT26 was founded to help farmers diversify revenue streams with high yielding accommodation
HUT26 is an experience-led, hospitality business born out of a desire to give likeminded people access to, and accommodation in areas of outstanding natural beauty.
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Can you be part of the post pandemic wedding boom?
‘Postpone don’t cancel’. This recommendation/plea has been much quoted in the global wedding market since the pandemic began. The wedding sector has been very hard hit by Covid-19 with government closures, rules and regulations meaning that weddings as we know them have not happened in anywhere near the usual volumes.
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A shipping container hotel? – tell me more!
Discover how Cleveland Containers has revolutionised holiday accommodation
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3 cool ways to enhance your land with a shipping container
Why a shipping container is the asset you never knew you needed.
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Farm Diversification: New incomes for educating the public
These days children are brought up with a phone in one hand, Tablet in the other in front of a television. This is so worrying! What happened to knocking on each other’s doors and going to the park for a kick about. As a generation are, we becoming more and more separated from how our food is produced? My answer to that would be yes. Well apart from a small proportion.
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Pipeless electric radiators – a heating game-changer
Heating lodges and holiday homes just got easier and cheaper. Pipeless radiators are economical, quick to install, maintenance free and super-controllable.
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Reduce Losses with Thermal & Multispectral Reports
Studio Victoria share with you how Thermal Imaging reports and Multispectral reports can help you to maximise profits, reduce losses, and #ONEUPYOURBUSSINESS!
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Visual to Virtual - Integrating CAD & Virtual Tour Technology
The Vision Picture this: A beautifully quaint farmhouse sitting on private land next to a pair of perfectly converted barns, all surrounded by cherry blossom trees and vast panoramic views of the countryside.
A QUICK & SIMPLE GUIDE TO SELECTING THE PERFECT TOWELS FOR YOUR GUESTS
Bath towels are an essential item for any hospitality or leisure business. A good quality bath towel will offer spectacular design, be soft to the touch, moisture absorbent and durable. All these properties are a pre-requisite to a good towel and they ultimately ensure we are kept clean and dry. When selecting any towels from a supplier, there are some key things you should consider.
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A night at the movies!
Customers are generating unique and novel ideas for repackaging their business
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A simple, cost-effective way to upgrade your guest’s bedroom experience
Discover new bed linen possibilities that offer guests confidence and reassurance as they return to staycate in the UK
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Hand sanitiser solutions to encourage hand hygiene
Gel station Ltd have designed eye catching and easy to spot hand sanitisers to prompt hand hygiene.
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Helping holiday parks get back on their feet with design, marketing and social distancing
The way in which people go on holiday has changed due to Covid19. With that in mind we’ve worked with many of our hotels, restaurants and holiday park clients to transform the way in which they promote and market various attractions.
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Why Strong Marketing must be your Focus
Making your brand stand out and appeal to various demographics is the key for success in today's unprecedented market.
Diversification for Dairy Farms - protecting your herd
Dairy farms, particularly those milking cows, have potentially suffered some of the worse treatments in the last couple of decades. From foot and mouth to TB testing, and worst of all the price paid for milk buy large processors/buyers – I am looking at you, British supermarkets.
Creating a sustainable farm? (Choosing your diversification project)
Throughout much of human history farming management, on family farms, has remained constant. The technology has changed, the type of crop has changed and the titles may have changed, but through it, all the goals and roles of management have remained constant.
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COVID-19 - reports that business buyers flock to campsites
During lockdown, the demand for campsites has outstripped other business sectors and remains one of the sought-out businesses for sale
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Does Your Farm Have What it Takes to Become a Wedding Venue?
You’ve already taken great leaps to diversify your family farm’s income streams. You’ve perhaps converted cottages into self-catering holiday homes or created a glamping site on your land. But how do to turn your farm into a successful wedding venue?
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COVID-19 and the importance of technology during a lockdown
Jamaine Campbell, Director and co-founder of Elite Dynamics, a leading provider of software solutions to the Holiday Parks industry, tells us why technology is so important right now and how some of their customers are using it to navigate through the many challenges of COVID-19.
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How Can you Gear up for 2020
We are always trying to move with the times and stay ahead of the curve. New for 2020 Watersports World have a brand-new website specialising in Aquaglide Aquaparks here in the UK.
Everything you need to know about selling to diversifying farmers
Farm diversification can be a difficult market to grasp, but with this article you will break into it in no time
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Strengthening the holiday park community together with the World of Park & Leisure Homes Show!
Some good news for the holiday park community!
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Saunas, steam rooms and hot tubs: how holiday parks plan to tackle wellness tourism
What are holiday parks and resorts looking for when considering their spa facilities? Read more now!
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Catering equipment in hospitality & leisure: from fridges to coffee machines
Have a look at what catering equipment is trending in the leisure, tourism and hospitality industry!
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5 tips for marketing your farm diversification project
Jonathan Birch is sharing his expertise in digital marketing in the context of farm diversification
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How booking, CRM and staff management systems can conquer the staycation industry?
All that hospitality software companies need to know to appeal to holiday parks and resorts
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How timber buildings fit in the farm diversification trend?
Timber buildings companies have a huge market among diversifying farmers and landowners, find out why!
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Top 5 reasons why the leisure and hospitality industry needs vegan meat alternatives in their menus.
We looked at the types of meat alternatives suitable for the leisure & hospitality market, now lets look at why companies producing them should target it!
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In-room entertainment: conquering the resort and holiday park market
Holiday parks are notorious for their various entertainment options available for customers, let's have a look how entertainment equipment companies can enrich the inside of their lodges!
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Putting Your Land To Use: The Rise Of Ground Source Heating In The UK
With the UK's tendency towards long harsh winters and cooler summers, the call for more energy efficient heating has been made.
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Wellness tourism: 4 health and wellness products perfect for the leisure & tourism market
There's a huge opportunity for supplemental food and beverage brands in the leisure and tourism sector. The wellness tourism trend is on the rise, see if you can take advantage of it with this article!
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Hospitality Interior Design: 4 ways interior design industry can help holiday parks
Hospitality and leisure industry can be a perfect match for interior design brands! To see why, read this article.
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Renewable Energy Sources: Why Solar and Farm Diversification is set to boom in the 2020s.
Renewable energy sources are part of a sustainable future. By harnessing solar energy, landowners can not only support our environment, but profit too! Discover more, here...
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Outdoor and Indoor Furniture in Holiday Parks: an underrated opportunity.
You're probably asking yourself: is furniture really all that important for holiday parks? Do resort operators stay up at night considering which chair to put in their lodges? Do their guests even mind which table they drink their coffee by?
