Month: June 2012

(June 26, 2012) -- After weak economic conditions and declining travel rates caused demand for campgrounds and RV parks to drop, revenue will likely climb back up over the next five years. The industry will benefit from the aging of the population, particularly of people aged 55 to 75, as they positively influence demand and revenue growth. Furthermore, the depreciation of the US dollar will encourage domestic travel. For these reasons, industry research firm IBISWorld has added a report on the Campgrounds and RV Parks industry to its growing industry report collection.

(June 26, 2012) -- Giant Recreation World announced today it will provide free breakfast, lunch, or both to veterans and their immediate family members July 4. Veterans can take advantage of this exciting gift at The Country House Restaurant, located on 13394 West Colonial Drive in Winter Garden. Special Holiday hours are 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

(June 26, 2012) -- “Consumer Confidence declined in June, the fourth consecutive moderate decline. Consumers were somewhat more positive about current conditions, but slightly more pessimistic about the short-term outlook," said Franco. "Income expectations, which had improved last month, declined in June. If this trend continues, spending may be restrained in the short-term. The improvement in the Present Situation Index, coupled with a moderate softening in consumer expectations, suggests there will be little change in the pace of economic activity in the near-term.”

(June 26, 2012) -- Patrick Industries, Inc. announced yesterday that it has been added to the U.S. broad-market Russell 3000 Index and small cap Russell 2000 Index as posted by Russell Investments on June 25, 2012 at www.russell.com.

(June 26, 2012) -- Fleetwood RV, Inc., officially kicks off its “Back Home in Indiana” national rally at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind., June 27 to July 1. Taking center stage will be the official public debut of the company’s 2013 product line-ups, including the unveiling of two new floor plans for the popular Excursion brand, its Class A compact diesel pusher.

(June 26, 2012) -- The Washington Examiner reports that the National Park Service and U.S. Mint officials have launched a new quarter honoring Maine's Acadia National Park.

(June 26, 2012) -- Hill’s, a Lance dealer since 1989, has earned the honor this year by retailing more truck campers than any other dealer in the Lance network, said Gary Conley, national sales manager. They have held the top position for the last 8 years.

(June 26, 2012) -- Leland Deckert and Jeff Kolodziejczyk are the new owners of Frank's RV Service following the retirement of Frank Boldt, the company announced today. They will be the managing members, but mostly silent partners allowing the business to run as usual.

(June 26, 2012) -- Effective immediately, smoking is only allowed inside vehicles or on hard, paved surfaces at least 30 feet from vegetation. Open flames, campfires or charcoal or wood barbecues are never allowed within the park.

(June 26, 2012) -- Tyler Kent, a Mississippi attorney, told the Elkhart Truth that he and other Gulf Coast lawyers are preparing a civil suit regarding FEMA trailers sold at auction by the U.S. General Services Administration. The new round of complaints are expected to be filed in September or October.