Partington’s Family Story – Over 77 Years
Partington’s Holiday Parks is a family owned and run business based in Blackpool, Lancashire, UK. We have been trading within the same family for 77 years and now the 4th generation of the Partington’s family is at the helm.
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Where is Haven Holidays based?
Apart from the short spells working in the ‘wider world’ to gain external experience Andrea Challis and Robert Kearsley are brother and sister and joint CEO’s of their 76 year old family Holiday Park business.
Who is Haven Holidays owned by?
We’re part of Bourne Leisure Ltd, who also own Warner Leisure Hotels and Butlin’s Resorts. Bourne began over 40 years ago, with one caravan park.
Are hoseasons and Haven the same company?
Hoseasons is a travel agency really. They don’t own the camps, you are just booking your holiday via them. Haven owns holiday camps, kind of like Butlins or Center Parcs, etc. I’ve never been to a Haven camp, but I’ve used Hoseasons to book a few holidays.
Which is the largest Haven site?
- Pools.
- Seaside towns nearby.
Who is the CEO of Haven?
Pernille Petersen MBE – Chief Executive Officer – The Haven Project | LinkedIn.
Who did Haven buy out?
Leading UK holiday operator, Haven, today announces the acquisition of its first holiday park in six years following the growth in staycations, and its first since its acquisition by Blackstone last year.
Is Haven Holidays being sold?
Bourne Leisure, the owner of Butlin’s and Haven Holidays, has been acquired by a US investment firm. Blackstone, which has previously invested in Center Parcs and owns Merlin, is also co-investing and will hold a ‘significant family minority’ stake in the business.
What is the biggest holiday park in the UK?
Trecco Bay Holiday Park, Wales
Being the biggest holiday park in the UK, it’s a hit with families with children due to the large number of facilities, activities and family-friendly entertainment on offer.
Reference:
- https://www.partingtons.com/about-us/
- https://www.marketinglancashire.com/news/double-award-win-for-partingtons-holiday-parks/
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haven_Holidays
- https://www.haven.com/about-us
- https://www.netmums.com/coffeehouse/travel-1181/short-haul-104/808205-haven-hoseasons.html
- https://www.haven.com/parks
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/pernille-petersen-mbe-36647099
- https://news.haven.com/news/haven-purchases-first-new-park-since-blackstones-acquisition-as-business-builds-on-growth-in-staycations
- https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/business/consumer/sale-of-haven-holidays-owner-to-us-firm-beginning-of-an-exciting-new-chapter-3152734
- https://www.parkdeanresorts.co.uk/discover-more/discover/the-best-holiday-parks-in-the-uk/
