Month: July 2012

(July 26, 2012) -- China’s market for caravans, motorhomes and camping has developed rapidly over the last three years. As an information and order platform, All in Caravaning 2012 focuses on a market segment that is still relatively young. Exhibits will include vehicles, camping equipment and accessories. In addition, more than 20 campsites will offer their services to visitors and a range of seminars will discuss the different aspects of mobile leisure activities.

(July 26, 2012) -- “To our knowledge, this is the first time any state agency in the U.S. has done anything like this, and we anticipate this will be a learning experience where best practices will evolve over time,” said Lydia Saldaña, TPWD communications director.

(July 26, 2012) -- Since Wednesday, July 4, a couple has been camped out at Autolift recovery yard in Backford, demanding their motorhome be returned. The Ellesmere Port Pioneer reports that the vehicle has now been crushed.

(July 26, 2012) -- "As of early July, 'camp-nights' were up 17 percent from last year," said Harold Herta. "And last year was up from the previous year. We haven't seen a million camp-nights since 2005. I think we'll break a million by late August."

(July 26, 2012) -- Today, the RV/MH Hall of Fame is celebrating the success of its fundraiser to match the Ingram Family's $100,000 challenge grant -- a full month prior to the Aug. 31 deadline -- by raising a total of $161,425. "I am overwhelmed by the generosity of all those individuals and companies who contributed and helped us achieve this success. Contributions snowballed over the last month, putting us over the top," said Searer.

(July 26, 2012) -- For generations, campsites have drawn visitors to the city of Lethbridge, writes the Lethbridge Herald. But now city officials have decided to close one of the city's two existing facilities.

(July 26, 2012) -- Examiner.com writes that “Ultimate RV Getaways” will premiere on the Travel Channel TV network on Sunday, July 29 at 10 p.m. The one-hour episode will scour the nation to find the best places to visit.

(July 26, 2012) -- Ocean Canyon Properties is proud to announce their sponsorship of The First Tee of Greater Texarkana, a youth development organization that incorporates the game of golf and its nine core values into the lives of young people ages 3 – 17.

(July 26, 2012) -- TriMas Corporation announced yesterday that its Rieke Packaging Systems business has been awarded membership renewal into the State of Indiana Department of Environmental Management's (IDEM) Environmental Stewardship Program (ESP). The recognized locations are located in Auburn and Hamilton, Ind.

(July 26, 2012) -- Thor Industries, Inc. announced yesterday that Todd Woelfer will become its Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, effective Aug. 6, 2012. Woelfer succeeds George Lawrence who is returning to practice law in Indianapolis where his family resides.