BALPPA Membership presentation to the Laser Tag Conference
The document outlines the agenda for the BALPPA Presentation on "Getting Support" at the Zone Laser Tag Conference 2014. BALPPA is a UK trade association that represents over 300 commercial leisure parks, piers, zoos, and attractions. The agenda covers BALPPA's involvement in industry events, subgroups that address issues like marketing, health and safety, and seminars. It also summarizes BALPPA's public affairs priorities, which include lobbying the government to cut VAT rates for attractions and hotels, support tourism initiatives, and engage on issues like gambling regulations and school terms that could impact the industry. Members are encouraged to join BALPPA to receive benefits like discounts, insurance savings, and employment law advice.
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- 1. Zone Laser Tag Conference 2014 BALPPA Presentation “Getting Support”
- 2. 1.Introduction 2.Involvement 3.Shows 4.Sub Group Activity 5.Public Affairs 6.Forthcoming BALPPA events 7.Questions Agenda
- 3. 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
- 5. Shows EAS 2014: Amsterdam, 23rd-25th September LIW 2014: Birmingham NEC, 30th September – 2nd October VAC: London, 9th October 2014 EAG 2015: London Excel, 13th-15th January 2015
- 6. Sub Group Activity Marketing Health & Safety Zoo Members’ Meeting FEC Seminar Customer Services Seminar Planning, development & business rates seminar HR Seminar
- 7. 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.
- 8. 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).
- 9. Cost Saving Benefits Inspection Discounts BOOKER 5% rebate Insurance Savings Employment Law Advice Ad Hoc offers and savings… JOIN BALPPA TODAY ….