Lovat Parks Shines in 2024: A Year of Awards, Purpose, and Progress

2024 was a year of recognition for Lovat Parks, a year where purpose-led hospitality met national and regional acclaim. From sustainability to guest experience, our commitment to doing business the right way earned awards across the UK.

Leading the Way in Regenerative Tourism

Lovat Parks made history as the first-ever recipient of the Regenerative Tourism Award, recognising its dedication to environmental care, community respect, and cultural sensitivity. This honour celebrates Lovat’s B Corp principles in action, proving that tourism can give back more than it takes.

Celebrating Success Across the UK

Lovat’s parks collected an impressive list of accolades in 2024:

🏆 Marie Claire Sustainability Award – Travel & Leisure Sector
🥈 British Travel Awards – Silver 2024
🌍 International Green Apple Environment Award 2024
⭐ Visit England Five Star and Gold Awards
🌿 Land, Leisure & Tourism Awards – Sustainable Tourism Award 2024
🏕️ Padstow Holiday Village – Gold Holiday Park of the Year 2024
✨ The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024
🌲 New Forest Sustainability Champion – Highly Commended 2024

At the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2024/25, the Lovat family of parks brought home four more distinctions:

• Silver – Holiday Park of the Year (Padstow Holiday Village)
• Bronze – Holiday Park of the Year (Sun Haven Holiday Park)
• Bronze – Self Catering Accommodation of the Year (Penmarlam Lodge Retreat)
• Commended – Wildlife Friendly Tourism Business (Cornish Meadows Holiday Park)

Sustainability Recognised

Lovat’s environmental leadership also drew national attention. The company:

• Cut Scope 2 electricity emissions by the equivalent of 30 blue whales 🐋
• Achieved a 227% increase in composting
• Reduced landfill waste dramatically since 2022
• Strengthened collaborations with fellow B Corps like Big Potato Games, Truestart Coffee, FatFace, and Jude’s Ice Cream

A Team Effort

As Founder Raoul Fraser said, “We became a B Corp because we believe business can be a force for good.” That belief shows in every park, every team member, and every guest experience.

Positive Impact Manager Lian Locke echoed this sentiment: “Our guests, owners and team have steered us further towards our 2030 net zero goal. We look forward to a change-making, collaborative 2025.”

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Looking Ahead

Awards are milestones, not endpoints. For 2025, Lovat Parks aims to deepen its impact — continuing to prove that holidays can be joyful and responsible.

With gratitude to every guest, owner, partner and team member who made 2024 a success, Lovat Parks looks to the future with optimism — leading the industry with purpose, passion, and people at its heart.

Read the full Positive Impact Report 2025 here.