by Joe Jeffrey
NCC reveals impressive rising trend in holidaying in UK once again
The sale and dispatch of new touring caravans, motorhomes and caravan holiday homes in the UK increased by 10.3 per cent in 2015 compared to 2014, new statistics from the National Caravan Council (NCC) have revealed. The figures reinforce the growing British preference over the last few years in holidaying at home, with trips in Great Britain rising by seven per cent to a whopping 105 million last year, whilst overall spend on accommodation in the camping and caravanning sector has increased by seven per cent year-on-year, the largest increase across all accommodation types.
In England alone, 38.9 million holiday trips were recorded from January to October 2015, an increase of five per cent compared to the same period in 2014. Trips have increased among all age groups, with the greatest growth of 11 per cent amongst 25 to 34 year olds. A nine per cent increase was seen amongst 16 to 24 year olds.
The statistics have been released ahead of NCC Events’ annual consumer exhibition the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham from 23 to 28 February 2016.
“We’re delighted to see continued growth in the UK leisure vehicle market and our members and exhibitors will look to encourage even more people into the lifestyle at the Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show later this month,” said John Lally, director general of the NCC.
“The flexibility and freedom a leisure vehicle offers is fundamental to the growth of the industry,” Lally continued. “Families and people of all ages enjoy caravanning and motorhoming. We’re also seeing increasing numbers of younger people choosing to holiday in the UK. With caravans and motorhomes equipped with all the latest technology and comforts, the industry provides the perfect solution for holidaymakers to enjoy a ‘home from home’ experience any time of the year.”
The Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show at the Birmingham NEC from 23 to 28 February features displays from leading UK and European manufacturers all under one roof. It is the show for those looking to get into the leisure vehicle lifestyle for the first time, with expert advice on getting started, free caravan towing and motorhome manoeuvring lessons and destination inspiration.
More than 86,000 outdoor lovers attended the show last year and at this year’s event visitors can browse over 350 exhibitor stands. But that’s not all though, and there will be plenty of fun to be had with a whole host of activities offered across the duration of the show, including a country park feature area supported by the Woodland Trust offering children the opportunity to become nature detectives. There’s even something for your four-legged friends too, with the return of the every-popular dog agility arena.
Tickets for the show, supported by The Caravan Club
and The Camping & Caravanning Club, are available here now.
