day-to-day operations

POWERING SMARTER DECISIONS

Posted on August 3, 2026

For many holiday parks, planning for the next season begins long before the current one has finished. As operators start reviewing budgets, maintenance schedules and infrastructure requirements for 2027, utilities are becoming an increasingly important part of those conversations. Electricity usage across holiday parks continues to evolve.

Modern caravans and lodges consume more energy than they once did, guests are travelling with more services, and electric vehicle charging is creating new demands on site infrastructure. At the same time, many parks still rely on periodic meter readings or inclusive pricing models that can make it difficult to understand exactly how electricity is being used across a site.

This is prompting some operators to take a closer look at utility management and the information available to them. The discussion is often less about billing and more about visibility. Understanding where energy is being consumed, identifying unusual usage patterns and having access to accurate data can help inform day-to-day operations as well as longer-term planning decisions.

For parks considering future infrastructure improvements, reviewing utility management earlier in the planning process can also provide greater flexibility. It allows time to assess options, understand site requirements and incorporate any changes into wider development plans.

Earlier planning can also help operators schedule projects around quieter operational periods and take advantage of favourable site conditions, rather than working within the tighter timeframes that often arise later in the year when weather, shorter daylight hours and contractor availability can become less predictable.

While no operator can predict future energy costs, having a clearer picture of consumption can make it easier to plan with confidence. As preparations for the 2027 season begin, many parks are finding that better visibility into utilities is becoming an important part of understanding how their sites operate today — and how they may need to evolve in the future.

Metpow
info@metpow.com
www.metpow.com

 

SMARTER PARK MANAGEMENT WITH GEMAPARK

Posted on May 6, 2026

SMARTER PARK Management with Gemapark.

Gemapark provides an innovative park management system designed to help holiday and residential park operators streamline day-to-day operations and improve overall efficiency. The platform supports a wide range of functions, including bookings, customer data management, and financial reporting, all within a single, easy-to-use system.

Built to reduce administrative workload and enhance organisation, Gemapark helps park owners focus on delivering a better guest experience. Designed to be flexible and scalable, the system can be adapted to suit parks of all sizes, from small independent sites to large multi-park operators. It offers practical tools that support smarter decision-making and more efficient business management.

The Gemapark team is available to provide guidance, answer questions, and demonstrate how the system can be tailored to meet specific operational needs. Whether upgrading existing processes or introducing new digital tools, Gemapark offers a modern solution for today’s park operators.

Gemapark
01983 282 420
www.gemapark.co.uk

SHOW BUSINESS

Posted on August 1, 2023

SHOW BUSINESS

Events present a wealth of business ideas to help with your forward planning...

TAKE AN AWAY DAY to shows like SALTEX to boost your location business planning.

As hard as it is to tear yourself away from day-to-day operations, an away day to attend a focused trade event can help with vital forward planning. Taking a step back from those daily duties can clear your mind and give you a fresh perspective on honing that vital business plan for short, medium, as well as long term investment and development.

A timely bit of trade show pre-planning should enable you to set some visit objectives while still remembering to keep open to new ideas. Check out the exhibitor floor plan, print off a copy and mark your target contacts before you set off while planning your best routes around the venue.

Don’t forget to check out the odd seminar or two to take the weight off your feet and absorb ideas and inspiration on your key topics. Pre-registration is a must for a smooth arrival while planning travel times to avoid the rush hour travel – sometimes worth taking time out for a break and staying on longer.

You can put yourself in the fast lane by pre-booking some meetings with exhibitors – but don’t forget to check out their competitors to ensure you are partnering with the best value suppliers. So pack up those business cards, chose your most comfortable shoes, as we recommend three shows to add to your diary in the coming months.