KOA Details Upbeat Trends to 600 at Convention

With the 90% of its 500 parks posting gains in 2017, life is good right now for Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), America’s largest network of private campgrounds. That much was apparent during Thursday’s (Nov. 16) opening session of the Annual KOA International Convention as KOA Chairman Oscar Tang, President and CEO Pat Hittmeier, Chief Operations Officer […]

Louisville will Spotlight Growing Industry Trends

The 2017 National RV Trade Show, the largest industry gathering of RV manufacturers and their component parts suppliers, will showcase some of the leading and emerging trends impacting the $27 billion-dollar RV industry. Hosted by the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA), the event is scheduled for Nov. 27–30 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky. According to […]

SSI: Canadian Coach Sales up 38% For 9 Months

Canadian motorhome registrations continued to gain momentum as overall sales showed a 38% gain for the first nine months of 2017. According to the latest report from Statistical Surveys Inc. (SSI), Thor Industries Inc. was the motorized sales leader through September, capturing a 41.1% market share, ahead of Forest River Inc. with a 36.3% share and Winnebago Industries Inc. (11%). Class […]

Goshen Redevelopment Considers New TIF Zone

A new tax increment finance district proposed for Dierdorff Road could draw from $20 million in new assessed value, the Goshen Redevelopment Commission heard Tuesday (Nov. 16). The Elkhart Truth reported that the district, tentatively called the Dierdorff Economic Development Area, would include a proposed hotel to the north and proposed assisted living facility to the […]