Save the Easter Holidays

REBUILDING THE DERBYSHIRE/PEAK DISTRICT ECONOMY

Working in collaboration... Save the Easter Holidays REBUILDING THE DERBYSHIRE/PEAK DISTRICT ECONOMY

As a group, we are made up of the largest operators of static caravan and lodge holiday park businesses in the UK, who account for 30% of our sector.

We welcomed Total number of Track and Trace Covid cases across Derbyshire/Peak District 0 out of 5,368 during the 2020 season: 5,368 visitors visitors to our parks in Derbyshire/Peak District in 2020 Did you know? Our parks benefit from rural, isolated locations. They are not located in densely populated urban areas, In Derbyshire/Peak which makes it easier for people to avoid close social proximity. District, we employ people on average each year. It is All units are located at least 5m away from each other and enjoy their own services predicted that if restrictions continue and facilities, which allows our customers and owners to be independent. throughout 2021, there will be a 30% Each unit is separate with no shared doors or communal areas and they are, in our view, more suited to social distancing/isolation than many flats, shared houses or reduction in employment across our terraced houses. group of companies. 38 (Stats based on seasonal and established employees)

Working in collaboration... Save the Easter Holidays REBUILDING THE DERBYSHIRE/PEAK DISTRICT ECONOMY

“If the COVID crisis has made anything clear, it is that hospitality and tourism businesses are vital parts of communities and will be essential in rebuilding the economy next year and beyond. Coastal and lakeside communities need to be at the heart of plans to bounce back strongly. “Seaside and lakeside hospitality is some of the best the UK has to offer. Importantly, these businesses tend to account for a significant proportion of the revenue raised in their areas. They are vital attractions for visitors, important hubs for communities and crucial drivers of inward investment.” Kate Nicholls, Chief Executive of UK Hospitality

“We know this is a really difficult time for the tourism and hospitality sectors in Derbyshire and, as MPs, we are keen to help as much as we can and feed back to Government what is happening on the ground. We are in for a challenging few months but, with the continuing commitment of everyone and supported by the Government’s package of help, we will get through it together.” Lee Rowley, MP for

“The Hospitality and Tourism industry is vital to the High Peak economy and the lifeblood of our local communities. It’s vital we do everything we can to support them through this crises.” MP for High Peak

“Derbyshire’s tourism sector generated £2.3 billion for the local economy in 2019, and supports jobs directly and indirectly, particularly in hospitality. Focusing on returning employment in the tourism sector to pre-Covid levels should therefore be a priority for the county’s general economic recovery from the pandemic. “The Kick-starting Tourism Package has already assisted, and I shall ask the Government to consider extending certain measures, such as the VAT reduction for hospitality, accommodation, and attractions, to encourage consumers to visit sites in Derbyshire and support the local economy.” , MP for mid-Derbyshire

“Without further assistance many businesses and jobs in the hospitality and tourism sectors will not exist by Spring 2021. Without these vital industries, coastal and lakeside areas across the UK will be thrown into penury.” Steve Double, Chair of the Hospitality and Tourism All Party Parliamentary Group

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