Parkdean Resorts which has holiday parks in Hunstanton and Heacham nominated for two British Travel Awards 2020

Parkdean Resorts, which operates holiday parks in Hunstanton and Heacham, has been nominated for two awards in a scheme considered to be the benchmark for excellence in the travel industry.

The business, which has seven holiday parks in Norfolk and Suffolk, has been nominated in two categories in the 2020 British Travel Awards (BTAs).

Parkdean, the UK’s largest operator of caravan, lodge, cabin, glamping and camping holiday resorts is up for Best UK Family Holiday Company and Best UK Holiday Parks and Lodges Company.

The winners will be determined by members of the public who can cast votes up until November 22. Due to the COVID crisis, this year the winners will be announced at a virtual event taking place on December 14.

Last year it won the title of Best UK Family Holiday Company and, over the last four years, the company has gained seven awards wins, as well as a silver and bronze prize.

Parkdean Resorts operates 67 holiday parks across the UK, including Heacham Beach and Manor Park in Hunstanton.

Earlier this year, the company announced its largest ever investment in its estate, with £80 million committed towards buildings, facilities, maintenance, health and safety, and environmental areas.

The company is also testing a “parks of the future” initiative in four locations to create state-of-the-art amenities including accommodation, park facilities and kids’ activity-based entertainment such as the Bear Grylls Survival Academy.

Steve Richards, chief executive, Parkdean Resorts, said: “Our team has worked exceptionally hard to put a smile on the face of so many British families after such a difficult year. These nominations are testament to all the hard work that our teams up and down the country have put in to help create amazing memories for our holidaymakers and owners.”

BTA chief executive Lorraine Barnes Burton said: “This year has been very difficult for the travel industry but many people did have a holiday before or after lockdown and its important they have their chance to give an opinion and vote for their favourite travel providers. Travel companies shouldn’t have to miss out on the chance to win an award, it could be just the boost needed to start 2021 on a positive high. Good luck to Parkdean Resorts.”