The Nation Caravan Council (NCC) is reporting high levels of activity and investment in the caravan industry.

The trade body made the statement following a merger between park operators Parkdean and Park Resorts. The move – approved in November – creates the largest park operator in the UK, with 73 sites, 1.8m customers and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) of £92m. The enterprise value is £960m.

Additionally, domestic tour operator Hoseasons has reported its fifth record summer in a row, while Haven has enjoyed pre-tax profits of £101.9m.

The buoyancy has also seen a rise in sales for caravan holiday home manufacturers. The upsurge is in turn fuelling investment in manufacturing facilities.

NCC director general John Lally said: “While it is fantastic to see interest from venture capitalists to grow the industry, investment in production methods and in product development, this remains a highly competitive market place.

“Competition for the leisure pound has never been stronger, with countries around the globe wooing holidaymakers.

“Nevertheless the Moving Annual Total (MAT) at the half-year point showed production across all caravan types up 12.5 per cent.

“The caravan market – from small manufacturers to huge park groups – has emerged from the recession invigorated, with a terrific product-offering and a bright future.”

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