The official representative body for the holiday and residential parks industry in the United Kingdom, the British Holiday and Home Parks Association (BHHPA), is set to change its name and identity next year.
Following its national conference in January 2026, the body will be known as the Holiday and Residential Parks Association, or HARPA.
The change of name will also coincide with Claire Flower, a Director of Beverley Holidays, taking on the role of National Chair for the organisation.
“Our Working Group was tasked with looking at both the past and the future of the association and ensuring that all members are given the opportunity to have their voices heard,” said Claire.
“Our goal was to create a representative, inclusive and modern identity that will continue to support and reinforce the vast range of work we do across the industry.
“Becoming HARPA is an exciting and ambitious step that will bring us greater recognition and further empower our future in a fast-changing political and social environment.
“We offer our thanks to everyone who has helped shape our new identity and for being part of this positive change.”
HARPA says that the new acronym was carefully chosen to be distinctive, easily identifiable, and to offer a more accurate and inclusive representation of what the organisation does.
Current National Chair Ian James said: “As Chairman, I have been immensely proud to serve an organisation which, for 75 years, has championed the interests of Britain’s parks with dedication and integrity.
“The decision to become HARPA marks not just a change of name, but a bold step into the future for our industry. I’m confident this new identity will strengthen our voice and secure the association’s place at the heart of our sector for decades to come.”
The BHHPA celebrated its 75th anniversary in 2025.
