Month: April 2015

(April 15, 2015) -- The owner of a Sleaford, England, gift shop is set to hit the road in her latest venture – a coffee and snack bar in the back of a VW Camper Van.

(April 15, 2015) -- The search for a missing Chico man who had gone on a camping trip to the Mendocino National Forest ended on a good note when he was found.

(April 15, 2015) -- Airstream is still a popular option after years in the making. With a record year in sales in 2014, the RVs have found new life among baby boomers.

(April 15, 2015) -- Gallup has recently been focusing on what it means to be a manager in the United States, underscoring the importance of the finding that managers are less likely to report being depressed than are office workers or professional workers, the people with whom managers work closely and often lead.

The senior management of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has tapped a rich source of detailed information regarding the habits and preferences of North American campers thanks to a comprehensive 2015 North American Camping Report the Billings, Mont.-based campground franchisor released in March. KOA provided Woodall’s Campground Management a glimpse into the responses it received […]

Forest River Inc. CEO Pete Liegl has confirmed the dates of the 8th Annual Elkhart RV Open House as Sept. 22-24, although a number of companies will likely be hosting Open House-related activities throughout the week of Sept. 21-25 in and around the greater Elkhart County area. Unlike other trade shows throughout North America and […]

The Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVDA) announced that Thor Industries Inc. is a Silver Partner for the 2015 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo, Nov. 2 -6 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. According to a press release, the convention is sponsored by RVDA, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. As part of its 2015 partnership […]

If you’re one of the millions of Americans planning to hit the road for a summer trip, be prepared: RVs are ruling the road. The Atlantic City Lab reported that Airstream Inc. — manufacturer of those signature egg-shaped aluminum trailers since 1931 — celebrated a record year in 2014, with sales up 26% over 2013 numbers. It’s […]

(April 15, 2015) -- “To be super successful you must produce a profit, and the best way to do that is by offering a niche quality service that will increase your customer base,” said Ford.

(April 15, 2015) -- With a projection of 25 percent of baby boomers expected to experience at least one disability, how well are you prepared to accommodate this dynamic market? Baby boomers will be less accepting of facilities that are not accessible when ADA compliance is the law, considering the Americans with Disabilities Act is 25 years old.