RVIA Board OKs Regional Office in Elkhart, Ind.

After more than a year’s debate, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association’s (RVIA) board voted Wednesday (Mar. 6) to set up a regional office in Elkhart, Ind., a northern Indiana community around which North America’s RV industry has circled its wagons in the post-recessionary era. The board meeting ran in conjunction with the RVIA Annual Meeting, [...]

Global Caravan Introduces ‘CR-1 Carbon’ Trailer

Global Caravan Technologies (GCT) unveiled a prototype of its high-end carbon-fiber composite RV Thursday evening (March 6) in Speedway, Ind., the headquarters of the new company. Chairman and President Harrison Ding said the 35-foot CR-1 Carbon travel trailer, when it enters production, will bring a new option to the top end of the RV market. “We’re [...]

Water-based entertainment adds revenue

(March 7, 2014) -- "Waterfront assets are often the most valuable areas of a property and developing them into WBFECs is the best way for owners to leverage those assets,” said Romens. “A combination of inflatable water-based play, beachfront seating, and shade provides an immediate ‘wow’ factor, and also offers the greatest dividends for the fewest dollars.”