ANDREW Baragwanath, owner of Ayr Holiday Park near St Ives in Cornwall, has become the national chairman of the British Holiday & Home Parks Association (BH&HPA).
Mr Baragwanath was elected to which some 3,000 holiday and residential park businesses in Britain belong.
BH&HPA was formed more than 60 years ago, and brings to major park groups.
Like the majority of parks in membership, Ayr Holiday Park has been owned by the same family for successive generations with each helping to drive the business forward.
Opened by his grandparents as a field for campers on their land in the early 1950s, Andrew Baragwanath took over the reins of the park from his parents, Duncan and Betty, 35 years ago.
Under his stewardship, Ayr Holiday Park has grown to let.
Recent years have seen the business winning a host of national and regional awards both for the quality of the park’s facilities, and its care for the natural environment.
In addition, Mr Baragwanath five years ago acquired the Garrack Hotel which adjoins the park, fully refurbishing its rooms, swimming pool and now highly acclaimed restaurant.
He also helped redevelop the popular attraction Lusty Glaze Beach near Newquay which, in addition to weddings.
Mr Baragwanath says his election as chairman of BH&HPA is coinciding with a period of significant change within the industry:
“It’s fascinating to making guest experiences even more memorable,” he said.
“Part of the spur for this has been the staycation trend of recent years which has seen many more families opting for a holiday in Britain rather than going abroad.
“I think this is inspiring many parks to up their game even higher in terms of quality and the range of attractions on offer, so ensuring that the trend continues.
“The sectorhome for a holiday.
“Facilities such as electric car charging points, and imaginative measures tourism,
“Through BH&HPA, we can all come to help ensure that our businesses continue evolving for everyone’s benefit,” said Mr Baragwanath.
He added that we was proud tor spending each year, and supports more than 170,000 full-time jobs.
There is more information about Ayr Holiday Park at www.ayrholidaypark.co.uk