People are selling day passes to Center Parcs Longford (and why that's a bad idea)
Center Parcs Longford have issued a stark warning to holidaymakers who’ve been trying to sell their day tickets.
The popular holiday villages used to sell day passes when they first opened their gates in the UK and Ireland, but had to stop as a result of high demand and crowds. However, people who book extended stays in the resorts across the UK and in Ireland can get day passes to bring along friends and family who wish to come along for a day.
Despite the friends and family policy, the passes have since popped up on social media as people began selling them online — with Center Parcs warning that abuse of the system will see them kicked out of the park they’re staying in.
Center Parcs Longford have issued a stark warning to holidaymakers who’ve been trying to sell their day tickets. Pic: Center Parcs
‘Day visitor passes are only available for close family and friends and not available to sell to the general public,’ Center Parcs Ireland say on their website.
‘Guests found to be actively selling day visitor passes on social media or other channels will be asked to leave the resort without a refund.’
The day passes see guests adding them to their booking, and must provide the personal details and car registration of the family and friends that are joining them. Center Parcs have added that people who are looking for day passes need to book them in advance to avoid disappointment.
Center Parcs opened their first Irish park in 2019 after a €233million investment, with it being located in Newcastle Wood in Ballymahon.
Center Parcs opened their holiday village in Longford in 2019. Pic: Center Parcs
Last year, Center Parcs announced a new €100million expansion into their holiday village, including 198 new apartments and four luxury treehouses.
Current facilities in the park, it was announced, were also due an upgrade — with the Aqua Sana spa being expanded to include new treatment rooms and a treetop sauna, while a new lakeside restaurant, coffee shop and an extension of the subtropical swimming pool are also in the expansion.
‘We are delighted to announce that following several years of planning, we will commence work on our expansion of Longford Forest this autumn,’ Center Parcs UK and Ireland CEO Colin McKinlay said at the time.
The holiday village recently announced a huge expansion. Pic: Center Parcs
‘Year on year, we have seen an increase in the number of guests we have welcomed to Longford Forest and many returning families, who have really taken Center Parcs into their hearts.’
