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 “Glenmore Lodge joined the OIA not only because it offers practical benefits to business but it also is the only organisation offering an umbrella support to the whole outdoors sector with everybody’s interests at hearts and no private agenda.”

 Pauline Sanderson, Marketing Manager, Glenmore Lodge National Outdoor Centre

 "Included in my long term strategy for managing the growth of GoLite in the UK, the OIA plays an important role, from a business and networking perspective. More importantly, we are happy to support an association which is working hard to represent the UK industry’s interests at every level.”

 Mark Flanagan, International General Manager,  GoLite LLC

The North Face is fully committed to the development of the outdoor industry in the UK and fully support the OIA in their goals. We're looking forward to forging a long and successful relationship with the OIA as we strive to help others enjoy the outdoors as much as we do."

 Andrew Barker - The North Face Country Manager

"As a small retailer, I've been happy to re-join the OIA for several reasons: the outdoor industry needs to stick together and being a member is the right thing to do; the OIA has been re-juvenated and has genuinely beneficial plans in the pipeline; and I still find the legal helpline and standard forms very useful."

John Coppock, Director, Itchy Feet

 "The Camping and Caravanning Club represents nearly 500,000 adults throughout the UK. These are people who regularly engage with the outdoors and their choice of equipment is shaped by factors such as quality, value and suitability for the specific activity. It is also based on the opinions of experts both across the media and throughout retail.

The OIA has an important role in ensuring that Manufacturers can compete on a level playing field and as such is the voice of the industry representing their needs and concerns at the highest level. The OIA is also able to listen to consumer, it aims to inform and help establish training standards across the retail sector. The OIA therefore commands all of our support."

Matthew Eastlake, Sales and Marketing Director, The Camping and Caravanning Club

“In all walks of life, the ability to work with others who have a common interest can add value to every organisation and allow things to be achieved which would otherwise be almost impossible or very costly on your own. As a member of the Outdoor Industries Association, HF Holidays has benefitted in a number of important areas such as market research, lobbying, legal advice, OIA brand association, PR opportunities, networking, learning and business partnerships.

In a more general sense, HF Holidays also benefits from the actions of the OIA to grow the outdoor market and generate new customers, and the recognition and status from its involvement in an association which helps create social and healthy enjoyment for all, whatever people’s financial, cultural or national background.

This supports the ethical objectives of HF Holidays which is also a member of the Co-operative movement. Being part of the Outdoor Industries Association is to be part of the Outdoor Community.”

Brian S Smith, Chief Executive, HF Holidays
 

In addition to all of the practical benefits, the OIA gives us, as an industry, a platform that we can use to speak with one voice that will carry weight because it is truly representative, whether that is lobbying government or promoting training and careers in the outdoors."

Ken Reeve, Buying & Merchandising Director, Cotswold Outdoor