Portsmouth CC
Posted: Wed Jan 13, 2021 10:14 am
Email sent 13 Jan 21 to Steve Pitt (Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Economic Development & Deputy Leader in Portsmouth)
Contact details: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/mgU ... px?UID=886
See what happens.
Dear Sir,
I am writing about the lack of provision in Portsmouth for the motorhoming tourist and loss of revenue this represents. This is not unique to Portsmouth but various cities and councils in the UK are tapping into this market segment. Motorhome sales in the UK have been growing rapidly for a number of years with now over 380,000 motorhomes registered with DLVA. The number of motorhomes in Europe is significantly higher. At an average spend of circa £50 a day there is huge potential income for those councils that respond positively, ideally with a French aire-type facility.
The enforced staycation in 2020 highlighted the number of these vehicles and the negative effects of mis-managed demand. It is highly likely that 2021 will be the same or worse as many councils have been increasing the restrictions being placed on motorhome parking. However, managed correctly this can be turned into a revenue stream that, due to the nature of motorhoming, could be maintained outside the usual May-September holiday season.
I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you further on this subject. I have access to various resources from CAMpRA, an on-line group set up in 2020 and currently with over 15,000 members, who campaign for better provision for motorhomes in the UK. Provisions that are the norm and benefit tourist business throughout Europe.
Regards,
Andrew.
Andrew Mason
Contact details: https://democracy.portsmouth.gov.uk/mgU ... px?UID=886
See what happens.
Dear Sir,
I am writing about the lack of provision in Portsmouth for the motorhoming tourist and loss of revenue this represents. This is not unique to Portsmouth but various cities and councils in the UK are tapping into this market segment. Motorhome sales in the UK have been growing rapidly for a number of years with now over 380,000 motorhomes registered with DLVA. The number of motorhomes in Europe is significantly higher. At an average spend of circa £50 a day there is huge potential income for those councils that respond positively, ideally with a French aire-type facility.
The enforced staycation in 2020 highlighted the number of these vehicles and the negative effects of mis-managed demand. It is highly likely that 2021 will be the same or worse as many councils have been increasing the restrictions being placed on motorhome parking. However, managed correctly this can be turned into a revenue stream that, due to the nature of motorhoming, could be maintained outside the usual May-September holiday season.
I would welcome the opportunity to talk to you further on this subject. I have access to various resources from CAMpRA, an on-line group set up in 2020 and currently with over 15,000 members, who campaign for better provision for motorhomes in the UK. Provisions that are the norm and benefit tourist business throughout Europe.
Regards,
Andrew.
Andrew Mason