GB: BALPPA Records Significant Membership Increase

The British Association of Leisure Parks, Piers and Attractions (BALPPA), which represents the interests of owners, managers, suppliers and developers in the UK’s commercial leisure industry, recorded a major increase of 60 new members – which is a total of 17 percent – during the past months of the corona crisis. The association now serves over 400 members. During these difficult times for leisure businesses in Europe and worldwide, Paul Kelly, BALPPA chief executive (photo), points out the importance of solidarity and team spirit.

“As an association we are lobbying the government and working with other groups within UK hospitality to ensure the urgent needs and concerns of all our members are properly represented. We are also offering assistance with insurers, furloughing, guides to reopening, health and safety advice, PPE, grants and loans. […] Covid-19 and its devastating effects on leisure and tourism has shown how vital it is for us to join forces, support each other and ensure our voice is heard.“ To support its members, BALPPA is running weekly online seminars and discussions on topics, which are related to how to handle the corona crisis. (eap)