Tourism Holdings Sees Record Full-Year Profits

Booming motorhome rentals at home and overseas have contributed to New Zealand-based Tourism Holdings Ltd’s record $30 million annual profit for its fiscal year.  The Waikato Times reported that higher than expected local rentals resulting from the Lions rugby tour, a better shoulder season, and expansion in the U.S. all contributed to the 24% increase in […]

KPA Webinar will Focus on Affordable Care Act

KPA, in conjunction with the Mike Molino RV Learning Center, will host a webinar on Aug. 31 focusing on the Affordable Care Act, keying best practices for navigating the current requirements, and reviewing how potential changes to the law may affect employers and employees going forward. According to a press release, the session will run from noon […]

Jellystone Expanding West; Seeks Franchisors

Cincinnati, Ohio-based Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s second largest campground chain, is inviting prospective franchise investors and owners to an on-site workshop Sept. 16-17 at its award-winning park in Burleson, Texas. The Jellystone Park system, which currently has 84 parks throughout the U.S. and Canada, is targeting the west and southwest U.S. for […]

Volkswagen Unveils Plans for Electric Microbus

A staple of coastal California’s towns, the Volkswagen Microbus will be reincarnated as an electric vehicle. The Verge reported that VW announced that it will build a version of its I.D. Buzz concept bus, which it hopes to begin selling by 2022. Unveiled earlier this year the Detroit Auto Show, the vehicle is a clear homage to the […]

Dometic Backs Cleansing Hope Shower Shuttle

Dometic recently donated Fan-Tastic Vent products to Cleansing Hope Shower Shuttle, an organization that provides clean mobile showers for the homeless.  According to a press release, Dean Dodd, founder of Cleansing Hope Shower Shuttle in Sacramento, Calif., reached out to Dometic for Fan-Tastic Vent fans to use in his second converted bus.   “Coming from a background […]

‘Thousand Trails’ Facilities Filled up for Eclipse

Monday’s (Aug. 21) solar eclipse came and went with tremendous fanfare across Encore/Thousand Trails RV & Camping Resorts that were located in or near the path of totality. According to a press release, traveling to one of the many campgrounds for the total eclipse was quite the experience for guests staying at the properties which fell directly within […]