Emboldened Dealers Primed For a Robust 2017

Riding the momentum of a landmark 2016 that saw shipments motor to a 40-year high, the industry is primed for more of the same this year as reports from the early show circuit have been decidedly positive underscored by record attendance and sales at the Florida RV Supershow. That optimism was echoed by several dealers […]

U.S. consumer spending up in December

(Jan. 30, 2017) -- Overall December spending was boosted by a 2.8 percent increase in motor vehicle sales, which was consistent with the earlier-reported 3 percent increase in December unit vehicle sales, and contributed to a 1.4 percent gain in spending on durable goods, RBC Economics reported.

Jan. Consumer Confidence Marks 13-Year High

Consumer confidence rose in January to a 13-year high, reflecting ongoing optimism about post-election fiscal policies and their impact on economic growth. Bloomberg reported that the University of Michigan said that its final index of sentiment increased to 98.5 from 98.2 in December. The median projection in a Bloomberg survey called for the measure to […]

Industry Experts Gather to Review Tech Exams

A group of industry experts gathered in Tampa, Fla., Jan. 10-13, to review the recently piloted “registered” technician exam and to review the standard and test for “certified” and “master certified” technician exam. The group included eight master certified technicians, two certified technicians, a working technician, and six subject matter experts. The meeting was facilitated […]

Roadabode Releases Outdoor Hospitality Study

Roadabode Productions announced the release of the Digital Marketing Benchmark Study for Outdoor Hospitality 2016/17. According to a release, the second report in the series takes an in-depth look at how parks and resorts are planning their online marketing programs, utilizing digital marketing and social media channels, and measuring their results. Much like topic-focused roundtable […]

West Virginia RV & Boat Show Packs in Crowds

On a cold and windy Saturday (Jan. 28), crowds packed West Virginia’s Big Sandy Superstore Arena for the Huntington RV and Boat Show to get a preview of outdoor adventures for the upcoming 2017 recreation season. The Herald Dispatch reported the weekend-long event drew crowds from across the Tri-State, with more than 100 RVs, boats and […]