HF Holidays News Release – November 2019

HF Holidays named WINNER at the Staycation Awards 2019

HF Holidays, the guided walking and activity tour operator has been awarded the Family-friendly Venue of the Year at the 2019 Staycation Awards.  The Family-friendly Venue of the Year category recognises locations, centres and attractions where kids come first and go above and beyond to make sure that the whole family has a holiday to remember.

HF Holidays' Family Walking Adventures are designed for active families who enjoy spending time exploring the great outdoors and having fun together; children are at the heart of them.  Designed with flexibility in mind, they offer a choice of different grades walks and lots of activities with experienced Activity Leaders. They stay in full board, quality accommodation, in selected HF Holidays country houses. All guests during these holidays are families – whether that be parents with children or grandparents taking their grandchildren on a break.

To add to the value of the experience, HF Holidays recently announced that Under 18s Go Free on all their family holidays for 2020 and launched new Teen Walks - perfect for active families with hill walking experience.

Commenting on this accolade, David Harrington, Interim CEO said, 'What a fantastic achievement to win this award. So proud our Family holidays are enjoyed by all ages – children, parents and grandparents – a true multigenerational experience for all!'

The Staycation Awards 2019 took place on Thursday 21 November at St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London and were hosted by television presenter Matt Baker.  They are the UK's only National Awards designed to recognise the growing demand for top-class staycation holidays. 

For more information on HF Holidays Family Adventures visit https://www.hfholidays.co.uk//family-holidays

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Notes to Editor:

Contact: Hannah Garcia, PR & Partnerships, hannahgarcia@hfholidays.co.uk

• Founded in 1913, HF Holidays is the largest UK travel Co-operative Society.
• HF Holidays has 18 country houses in the UK's National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty as well as independent hotels for overseas holidays. 
• Sociability is at the heart of every HF Holiday.
• Most HF walking holidays are led by a team of volunteer leaders
• HF holidays are ideal for solo travellers, couples or small groups.
• Families have an exclusive programme of holidays available, during the school holidays.
• Larger groups (8 or more people) such as groups of friends, large family groups, members of clubs /societies can enjoy special savings.
• Guests do not need to be a member of the HF Holidays Co-operative in order to join their holidays; all are welcome.
• The HF Holidays Pathways Fund provides assisted holidays to those who could not otherwise afford one. In addition, since 1998, the fund has helped to protect and improve the countryside where HF Holidays' guests walk. This is achieved through generous donations from HF Holidays' members and guests.
• HF Holidays has a host of accolades under its belt including: Which? Recommended Provider for Escorted Tours 2019, Silver Travel Awards Best Activity Tour Operator 2019, Feefo Gold Service Award in 2019, Which? Recommended Provider status for 2012 - 2019; voted Best Large Tour Operator by Guardian and Observer readers 2010-2014; and Best Large Short Break Operator 2011-2014.
• HF Holidays is committed to responsible tourism and is a member of ABTOT and ATOL protected. 
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