Top 10 Holiday Parks Host an International Conference with a Difference

TOP 10 Holiday Parks is hosting the first ever gathering of 3 major holiday park associations here on New Zealand soil. Being the first conference of its sort, this is truly a ground breaking meeting of the minds in and around international tourism industries.

Taking place at the Christchurch Convention Centre, over 400 delegates from TOP 10 Holiday Parks (NZ), BIG4 (Australia) and KOA Camping (Kampgrounds of America) have come together to discuss issues pertaining to being a successful holiday park, the sharing of innovation and technology, as well as marketing ideas and strategies make this a valuable and interactive conference for people associated with holiday parks.

John McCann, General Manager of TOP 10 Holiday Parks says “It is an extraordinary opportunity for our New Zealand holiday park operators to learn about the technologies, marketing and customer experiences of these international parks. Our goal of excellence in park operation will only be enhanced by this experience.”

As well as being the first conference of its kind in the history of these international tourism bodies, there has also been a huge outpouring of funds to charity The Clown Doctors. The Clown Doctors treat children in hospital with medicine of a different kind – with doses of fun and laughter! By parodying the hospital routine, the Clown Doctors help children, and their families, feel less traumatized my medical procedures. Over $130,000 was raised at the event.

Following on the heels of a strong showing at the Tourism Industry awards with the Kennedy TOP 10 Resort in Napier winning the Holiday Park award as well as Waihi Beach TOP 10 Holiday Resort being in the finalist category, TOP 10 Holiday Parks is riding a wave of success and industry recognition. Going from strength to strength from awards to hosting the conference, TOP 10 Holiday Parks is top class – in New Zealand and beyond.

“Being acknowledged as the best holiday park in NZ rewards the effort and contribution of my team. Our business values commit us to excellence and this award recognises our efforts and we aspire to – continue to provide our customers with an exceptional experience.” says David Aflallo, GM of Kennedy Park TOP 10 Resort.