Report: Boat Dealer Confidence Remains Upbeat

Recreational marine dealer sentiment ticked down slightly in April, but was significantly higher than in the same month last year for businesses surveyed in the MRAA/Baird Marine Retailer Pulse Report. As reported by Soundings Trade Only, the MRAA/Baird Marine Retailer Sentiment Index declined from 81 in March to 80 in April. It was up nine […]

PRVCA Air Conditioning Course To Open May 22

The Air Conditioning Service Course, hosted by Northampton Community College in conjunction with the Pennsylvania RV and Camping Association (PRVCA), opens May 22 and runs through June 18. According to a press release, the course examines the roof-top air conditioner in detail. Revisiting the fundamentals of alternating current electricity, the students jump into the science of the refrigeration […]

Daimler Trucks Bolsters Management with 2 Hires

Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced two key executive appointments, according to a press release. Jeff Allen will serve as senior vice president of production, quality and specialty vehicles, effective Aug. 1, while Stefan Kurschner will take over DTNA’s aftermarket business units as senior vice president on July 1. “Daimler Trucks North America has an exceptionally strong executive team […]

SylvanSport, The Dyrt, Announce Contest Winner

SylvanSport, in partnership with The Dyrt, announced that Austin Robinson, from Centerville, Ala., is the winner in the #GetOutAndGO contest. According to a press release, Robinson is an avid outdoorsman who loves spending time on his road bike, running and rock climbing. He can also be found behind the lens, taking photographs and getting his feet wet […]

Calif. Tourism Industry Saw a Record Year in 2016

Traveler spending in 2016 injected a record $126 billion into the Golden State’s economy, Visit California announced May 4 as the industry marked the first-ever California Tourism Month, eTurboNews.com reported. Tourism in California generated $10.3 billion in tax revenue and supported 1.1 million jobs last year, further solidifying tourism’s role as a key economic driver for […]

MBA Insurance is Bronze Partner for RVDA Show

The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that MBA Insurance is a Bronze Partner for the 2017 RV Dealers International Convention/Expo taking place Nov. 6-10 at Bally’s in Las Vegas. According to a press release, this is the 18th consecutive year that MBA Insurance has provided financial backing for the premier dealer education event of the year. The […]