Holiday parks: importance and economic benefits

Holiday parks are important for the domestic tourism market in terms of the volume of rural tourism bed spaces they provide and the economic benefits that flow from this scale of tourism activity. Wider economic benefit also accrues to Northern Ireland by employment created through the installation of units and park infrastructure and ongoing maintenance and servicing. Social benefits may also be realised through the provision that holiday parks often make for accommodating extended family units, providing a safe environment for children and fostering a sense of community amongst users. Such parks may offer a range of accommodation, including static caravan holiday homes, holiday chalets and pitches for touring caravans, motor-homes and camping, as well as a diverse range of infrastructure and amenity provision.