Caravan Channel stresses local value of the pastime

Article Published On 5 June 2007

A new edition of the Caravan Channel - the UK's only TV programme dedicated to caravanning and motorhomes - will highlight the economic benefits of the pastime when it is broadcast tomorrow (June 5th).

The show's producer, Chris Gosling, revealed that tomorrow's broadcast will aim to point out that recent research shows that caravanners spend an average of £29 per day while on holiday, boosting local economies.

According to Mr Gosling, the main local businesses which benefit from caravanners' money are shops, pubs and restaurants.

"This is another benefit from caravanning, camping and motorhoming," explained Mr Gosling.

"Over past weeks we're started to clearly identify our green credentials, and now we can clearly see that caravan and campsites really do provide tangible benefits in their home locality.

"As well as incurring massive carbon footprints from jet travel, conventional holidaymakers take their money abroad," he added. "While the bulk of caravan travel is in our own country, so our spend contributes to our own economy, rather than other countries."

Earlier this week, the show revealed that it will also feature an in-depth interview with the chief executive of the Caravan Club in an upcoming programme.

 

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