VisitBritain has released the latest results of its UK Covid-19 Consumer Tracker Report, based on fieldwork from 1-5 June. When asked what type of accommodation respondents were planning on staying in on their next UK overnight trip (June to September), the most popular choice at 35% was caravanning or camping – beating hotels/motels/inns by one...
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Sales ‘showrooms’ permitted to open on caravan parks in England
Government has confirmed that sales ‘showrooms’ on caravan parks in England can reopen under Clause 46 of the revised Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 which came into force on I June. In a statement, Government clarified that “caravan parks can open up showroom / showground areas solely for the purpose of the sale...
NCC TRAINING ACADEMY PARTNERS WITH LINCOLNSHIRE FOR FREE ONLINE COURSES
As part of a rapid response to Covid-19 and the cessation of classroom-based training, the NCC Training Academy, in partnership with Greater Lincolnshire LEP, is offering selected online courses on a fully funded basis. This is through the Coastal Communities Fund – as a pilot project it will be available initially on a month by...
Risk assessments and controlling risks in the workplace
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says that as part of managing the health and safety of your business, you must control the risks in your workplace. To do this you need to think about what might cause harm to people and decide whether you are taking reasonable steps to prevent that harm. This is...
Government updates its guidance in preparation for reopening: shops and vehicles
With the news that non-essential retail outlets can open from 15 June (England only and providing they are COVID-19 Secure), Government has updated it guidance for both shops and for those working in/on vehicles. The guidance says that: “Everyone needs to assess and manage the risks of COVID-19. As an employer, you also have a...
New guidance to help get Brits safely back to work
New guidance to help get Brits safely back to work As more details were released about Government’s plans to get people back to work, guidance has been published to help employers get their businesses back up and running, and workplaces operating safely. There are five key messages: 1. Work from home, if you can –...
Disinfectant with your dinner, sir?
Ronnie Somerville, founder of restaurant reservation service, 5pm.co.uk and simpleERB.com, examines how restaurants could prepare now for eating out in the new world order. The ubiquitous presence of Covid-19 in our society, until (and if) a successful vaccine is discovered – and tested, manufactured and administered to the majority of the population – will demand...
What’s happening to media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Author: Jenny Summers, Group Marketing Director, in conjunction with Which Media Media channels are reaching more consumers TV and radio are attracting bigger audiences ABC1s are saving money, and plan to spend when they can So is now the time to think about advertising? Jenny Summers, Head of Marketing at NCC Events, takes a look...
Deep cleaning – advice for park operators and other businesses
This information is based on Government guidance. While the original guidance was not written specifically for the hospitality industry, it can be applied to caravan holiday homes and communal areas within a holiday park, as well as reception areas, workplaces and offices, before re-opening for business: The infection risk from coronavirus following contamination of the...
Looking beyond COVID-19 – leadership for the future
As the Covid-19 pandemic shakes the global economy and disrupts the way we live, work, and conduct business, leaders are scrambling to manage the immediate fallout. The Harvard Business Review asks ‘Leaders, do you have a clear vision for the post-crisis future?’ It argues that ‘visionary leaders … didn’t simply react to the most imminent...