Zone Laser Tag Conference 2014

BALPPA Presentation“Getting Support”

1. Introduction2. Involvement3.Shows4.Sub Group Activity5.Public Affairs6.Forthcoming BALPPA events7.Questions

Agenda

1. Introduction

BALPPA is the non profit-making Trade Association which represents the interests of owners, managers, suppliers and developers in the UK’s commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos and static attractions sector.

BALPPA speaks for over 300 members – including iconic attractions such as the London Eye, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Madame Tussauds, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park – and ultimately for many millions of customers every year.

www.balppa.org

2. Involvement

Shows

EAS 2014: Amsterdam, 23rd-25th SeptemberLIW 2014: Birmingham NEC, 30th September – 2nd October VAC: London, 9th October 2014 EAG 2015: London Excel, 13th-15th January 2015

Sub Group Activity

Marketing Health & Safety Zoo Members’ Meeting FEC Seminar Customer Services Seminar Planning, development & business rates seminar HR Seminar

Public Affairs

BALPPA have prioritised their public affairs activity… The reason for this is threefold:1. To build BALPPA’s profile and reputation amongst

Ministers, MPs and civil servants.2. To promote policies that will benefit BALPPA

members.3. To demonstrate to BALPPA members the value of

joining the Association.

Public Affairs Taking Forward BALPPA’s Key Issues

VAT•Seeking VAT cut to 5% for attractions and hotels.

•Lobbying Ministers and Shadow Ministers.

•Next step is local activity, putting pressure on MPs and targetting areas where BALPPA is strong.

Tourism •Seek greater government support for tourism sector.

•Support John Penrose ‘Seaside Towns Campaign’.

•Support Labour’s ‘Seaside initiative’.

•Target manifesto preparation.

FECs•Programme to increase profile of FEC sector and to enhance reputation among key decision makers

Gambling•Engage with Treasury on triennial review

School Terms •Avert the threat from Education Secretary Michael Gove.

•Present strong argument showing detrimental impact on tourism.

•Build a coalition against change (with teaching unions).

Cost Saving Benefits

Inspection DiscountsBOOKER 5% rebateInsurance SavingsEmployment Law AdviceAd Hoc offers and savings…

JOIN BALPPA TODAY ….

Questions…?

www.balppa.org