STRz Summit 2023 session focus: Redefining the outdoor lodging segment

Reading Time: 3 minutesUK: In our seventh session focus feature ahead of the inaugural STRz Summit in London on Wednesday 18 October, we take stock of the fortunes in the outdoor lodging segment with ‘Redefining the outdoor lodging market, what’s next?’.
Roompot to complete Landal GreenParks acquisition

Reading Time: < 1 minuteNetherlands: Dutch vacation parks company Roompot will complete its scheduled acquisition of Landal GreenParks on Tuesday 18 April.
Thornley Leisure Parks adds tenth site to portfolio in Caernarfon

Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: North Wales-based Thornley Leisure Parks has acquired Morfa Lodge Holiday Park near Caernarfon to add to its portfolio.
Center Parcs scraps plan to build new holiday park in West Sussex

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday village company Center Parcs has scrapped plans to build a new holiday park in the UK.
Lodge manufacturer Virtue Bespoke Lodges secures investment

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Virtue Bespoke Lodges, a manufacturer of bespoke luxury lodges for holiday parks, has secured a six-figure investment.
Parkdean Resorts in talks over £600m refinancing instead of sale

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Holiday park group Parkdean Resorts is said to be in talks with bankers over a £600 million refinancing after turning its back on a prospective sale
Home Office “scraps” plans to house asylum seekers in Southport Pontins

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The Home Office is no longer considering housing asylum seekers in a Pontins holiday park in north west England, according to a report by the BBC.
Roompot to sell parks to Dormio before Landal GreenParks acquisition

Reading Time: 2 minutesNetherlands: Vacation parks company Roompot has agreed to sell 30 holiday parks to Arnhem-based real estate developer and holiday park operator, Dormio Group.
Talks underway for £300m+ Butlin’s sale to former owners

Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: Talks are underway to sell Butlin’s back to the family that previously owned the seaside resort chain.
Pure Leisure adds Mains of Taymouth estate to portfolio

Reading Time: 2 minutesScotland: Independent holiday park operator Pure Leisure Group has purchased Mains of Taymouth Country Estate and Golf Course in Kenmore, Perthshire.