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Roof Box and Camping Holiday Sales Beat Credit Crunch
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Outdoor leisure equipment retailers, such as Thule, the world’s largest manufacturer of roof boxes and accessories, are succeeding this summer where other industries are weakening due to a rise in demand for camping holidays.
Recent media reports show bookings for UK tourism are increasing, whilst those of European holidays are falling – and many budgeting Britons are setting their sights on camping and chalet holidays across the UK and the channel.
The beginning of the school holidays and the good weather has put a spring in peoples’ steps and boosted sales for the UK division of international roof rack and car accessory manufacturer, Thule. Peter Barker, UK General Manager of Thule, comments on their steadily increasing trade at a time when other industries are facing a decline:
“As many people have scaled down their cars this year to save on running costs, the addition of a quality roof box has never been so significant and the public are increasingly realising this. The temporary extra luggage space provided by a roof box not only makes the journey for those inside the car more comfortable, it also has important health and safety benefits in case of an accident.”
However, loading up the car doesn’t stop at sleeping bags and picnic equipment: “Bikes are a family favourite for a camping holiday and secure, safe storage on your vehicle for these is equally important,” says Barker: “Thule cycle carriers such as the Thule Xpress 970 and the ProRide 591 are currently very popular and we have seen high demand for this kind of leisure equipment from the increasingly health-aware and environmentally conscious British consumer.”
“Politicians, celebrities and journalists are all getting on their bikes and promoting Britain as a holiday destination. With UK tourism voices predicting the boom to last, Thule are preparing our national distribution centre to ride the same wave as those families also heading for the UK’s beaches, campsites and holiday parks,” comments Barker.
Thule roof boxes vary in size and weight - from the 340 litre soft and lightweight Ranger 90, through to the incredibly spacious Atlantis 900, capable of carrying an extra 650 litres. Customers can find the perfect fit of bars, bike carriers and other accessories for their vehicle on Thule’s extensive website, www.thule.co.uk. |
- Thule Leisure products are available from all leading car accessory and leisure outlets, including Halfords. Find your nearest Thule dealer with the dealer locator on www.thule.co.uk.
- To locate your nearest Thule Professional dealer, please go to the dealer locator at www.thuleprofessional.co.uk
- All Thule products come with a 5-year guarantee.
- Prices of all Thule products are available on request.
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Donna Watkins
Publicity Matters.
First Floor,
The Courtyard,
120 High Street,
Nailsea,
Bristol,
BS48 1AH
T: 01275 770 701
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E: pr@thule.co.uk
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