12 May 2026: The UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) has launched a major new research study to measure the economic impact and wider benefits of holidays taken across all forms of accommodation on UK holiday parks and campsites.
This work builds on the success of the UKCCA’s influential Pitching the Value reports (2019 and 2024), which demonstrated the sector’s enormous contribution to UK tourism. The 2024 study found that holiday parks and campsites generated £12.2bn in visitor spending, contributed £7.2bn GVA, and supported 226,745 FTE jobs across the UK.
These findings continue to be instrumental in securing investment, shaping policy discussions, and strengthening the sector’s voice at both national and local levels. With key government decisions affecting tourism businesses now being formed, updated evidence is essential.
Why we need your help!
The 2026 study will provide a robust, up to date evidence base to support:
To achieve this, we need the active involvement of holiday park and campsite owners and operators across the UK.
To thank you for taking the time to complete the survey, you can enter your name into a prize draw for a luxury hamper at the end of the survey.
If you are a single park, please complete the online survey. For larger park groups, please email ukholidayparkimpact2026@frontlinemc.com to request an excel spreadsheet version of the survey which will be easier to complete for all your parks.
The success of this research depends on support in two key ways:
The UKCCA is once again partnering with Frontline Consultants, specialists in economic impact assessment. Director Suzanne Hamilton, who led the previous studies, will oversee the 2026 research to ensure continuity, credibility, and maximum value for the sector and its supply chain.
For any questions or help with completing the surveys, email: ukholidayparkimpact2026@frontlinemc.com
The UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) is an umbrella group comprising of the following organisations:
National Caravan Council (NCC): The UK trade association representing the entire supply chain for the UK caravan and motorhome industries, including holiday and residential park operators, manufacturers, dealerships and suppliers.
The Camping and Caravanning Club: Founded in 1901, the Camping and Caravanning Club offers exceptional campsites and expertise, making the outdoors accessible for everyone, no matter how you choose to camp.
Caravan and Motorhome Club: With over 1.1 million members, the Club champions caravanning and motorhoming, providing high-quality campsites and valuable resources to explore the UK and beyond.
Holiday and Residential Parks Association (HARPA): established exclusively to serve and represent the interests of the UK's parks industry in the UK. HARPA members own and manage 3,009 parks with a total of 388,699 pitches throughout the UK.