Month: August 2019

A total of 64 Kampgrounds of America locations throughout North America have been honored with 2019 Certificates of Excellence by TripAdvisor. The TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence honors select accommodations, attractions and restaurants that consistently demonstrate a commitment to hospitality excellence. to be eligible, a business must maintain an overall rating of four or higher (out […]

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China on Thursday (Aug. 15) threatened retaliation if Washington steps up their war over trade and technology by going ahead with planned Sept. 1 tariff hikes on additional Chinese imports. The Washington Post reported that Beijing will take unspecified “necessary countermeasures,” the Cabinet said in a one-sentence statement. It gave no details or any indication […]

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The new president-elect of the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) addressed members through a letter to members saying “it is a privilege to join NMMA.” Soundings Trade Only reported that Frank Hugelmeyer, who officially joined the organization on July 15 after serving as president of the RV Industry Association (RVIA), brings a wealth of work […]

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The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) and tourism technology platform NewBook, are pleased to announce they have entered into an Elite Partnership, according to a press release. Woodall’s Campground Management reported that ARVC and NewBook will be working together to provide education on how to operate more efficiently and drive more business, […]

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The top two U.S. automakers are preparing for a possible economic downturn, the companies said on Tuesday (Aug. 13), as an ongoing trade war between Washington and Beijing fuels fears of a global recession. Automotive News reported that tit-for-tat tariffs have increased raw material costs for the global auto industry, which is already dealing with […]

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Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) representatives say they estimate that up to 4,000 people and 1,700 motorcoaches are part of this year’s rally at the 100th International Convention and RV Expo, according to a report by KFYR TV.  The event opened Wednesday (Aug. 14) in Minot, N.D., at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds and features […]

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At Jayco Inc.’s Dealer Meeting in Las Vegas, the Middlebury, Ind.-based company acknowledged dealers who have been with the company since its inception 50 years ago along with 40-year dealers, according to a press release. Jayco Dealer Partner for 40 Years: Fretz RV – Souderton, Pa.; Steve and Lydia Fretz. Northern RV Center – Quinnesec, […]

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Addressing the infrastructure issues on federal lands is one of the policy priorities for the RV industry. This topic was at the forefront of discussions during RVs Move America Week advocacy meetings, as well as additional discussions between the RV Industry Association’s (RVIA) federal affairs team and key Senate and House Committees and the Administration. RVIA News & Insights reported […]

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Congressman Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., will give the welcome address at the “Opening General Session” of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (ARVC) Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) this November, according to a press release. Burchett, one of the newest members of the House RV Caucus, represents Tennessee’s 2nd District, which includes Knoxville, […]

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Newmar Corp. announced that it will introduce its second super C brand, the 2020 Supreme Aire, during the Elkhart RV Open House in its display at Ramco Engineering along County Road 6. According to a press release, the Supreme Aire is a luxury Super C product available in three floorplans measuring 45 feet in length. […]

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