How to keep your holiday park safe
Great facilities and an enjoyable atmosphere are what will initially attract your park guests, but a safe and professional environment is what will have them returning. A place where guests can fully relax and trust you with their children and property is not somewhere where they will forget in a hurry.
Unfortunate incidents such as theft or damage can put a serious dampener on a guest’s mood, though, so having the appropriate security measures in place can help ensure they only get the best experience of your park.
Look at our tips below on how to start keeping your holiday park safe today.
Hiring security
Security is essential for any holiday park as it will deter any antisocial behaviour, protect customers’ property, and generally ensure that the day-to-day running of your park goes smoothly. This goes a long way to securing a reputation as a reliable location to spend the summer holidays with family and friends.
Having a good balance between a security presence and a fun ambience is also important. After all, high security doesn’t necessarily translate into relaxing holiday vibes.
Being insured
No matter the level of security you have, some things are simply out of your control so it’s better to be prepared. With so many security risks to look out for, you need the right protection to run your park confidently. If your property becomes damaged in unavoidable circumstances, having the right holiday home insurance could help protect you against loss.
This is also important should anyone sustain an injury on your premises, as they may decide to take legal action if they believe they were not at fault for the incident.
First aiders
Though we’d like to keep them to a minimum, there’s bound to be an accident or two. For this reason, it might be worth making sure that there is the right amount of first aiders to hand, especially if your holiday park has play areas.
Whether a grazed knee or a broken arm, first aiders are the first port of call for any business in the hospitality sector. You should look into completing a first aid needs assessment to check that you have the correct numbers of first aiders in each area.
Safeguarding
Especially crucial if you run kids’ clubs or activities for children, all employees should undergo a DBS check before being hired. Customers are entrusting you with the safety of their children while they stay at your holiday park. You have a responsibility to provide them with a safe environment to play in.
