Month: August 2014

Cruise Inn, a newly launched national brand of RV parks and campgrounds with a member-based network of owners, announced a partnership with online travel agency Expedia Inc. in a deal the company says will significantly expand its national reach in the outdoor sector. “We’re the first brand in the outdoor hospitality space to forge a partnership with […]

Linda and Ted Corley drove all the way from Lilburn, Ga., to attend the 3rd Annual International Rally of the Forest River Owners’ Group (FROG), which is running this week at the Elkhart County Fairgrounds in Goshen, Ind. The couple has seen the event grow since its inception in 2012 when it drew 200 FROG members. Last […]

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- "This year's attendance of 444 set a new record, beating the previous record of 434 attendees and far outpaced the 2013 attendance of 311," said Searer. "It was also a record breaking year for fundraising at the dinner and golf outing."

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- The daytime portion of the July 23 event offered members and staff the opportunity to tour a Winnebago motorhome and an Airstream travel trailer displayed at the U.S. Botanic Garden on Capitol Hill. The evening reception, which took place in the Cannon House Office Building, was attended by 200 guests.

The Priority RV Network announced the winner of its “Network Travel Trailer Giveaway.” According to a press release, the winner of a 2014 Starcraft Launch 26 BHS is Christine Langford from Cincinnati, Ohio. Her name was chosen from thousands of entries that were entered by consumers during May 1 and Feb. 28. Langford’s entry was submitted at […]

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- North Little Rock's city-owned Downtown Riverside RV Park surpassed $1 million in revenue last week since its opening in September 2008.

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- Marcus Lemonis announced August 1, Marcus Lemonis LLC acquired Little Miss Muffin, a commercial baker and co-packer, headquartered at 4014 N Rockwell St., Chicago.

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- “This event has become such a key show for manufacturers and dealers, we felt we really should be here this year,” said Conley. “This show allows our Midwest and east coast dealer partners a chance to see the new product."

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- "This year’s show will be the best in years with participation from dealers throughout Northern Indiana and Michigan," he explained. "Those looking for their first RV or their next RV can see it all in one place."

(Aug. 5, 2014) -- Cranberry Lake, at a campground in Deception Pass State Park, Wash. has had to close because geese waste has fouled the water.