A key measure of U.S. consumer confidence barely moved in October as the Covid-19 pandemic began a fall resurgence that showed no signs of abating, writes Jack Atzinger for a report published by Soundings Trade Only, a media outlet covering the marine industry. The Conference Board reported that its Consumer Confidence Index fell to 100.9 […]
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A resilient specialty equipment industry continues to converge at www.sema360.com to conduct much-needed business in preparation for a successful 2021, according to a release. Held online Nov. 2-6, SEMA360 enables attendees all over the world to connect with top manufactures who are showcasing their latest products and technology. The trade-only event was created as an alternative […]
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The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate at a record low near zero Thursday (Nov. 5) and signaled its readiness to do more if needed to support an economy under threat from a worsening coronavirus pandemic, according to reporting by the Associated Press. The Fed announced no new actions after its latest policy meeting […]
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The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) and the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) will release updated economic data on outdoor recreation’s powerful and positive economic impact on the U.S. economy at a tele-briefing at 10 a.m. EST, Tuesday (Nov. 10). The report will include national and state level data for both 2018 and 2019 and there […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an excerpt of an article published by Authority Magazine. As part of my series about “individuals and organizations making an important social impact”, I had the pleasure of interviewing Jennifer Mercer. Jennifer is the Director of Development for Care Camps, a non-profit organization that helps children with cancer find hope and healing […]
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Same-park sales at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts soared 21.8% during the third quarter as locked-down families ventured outdoors. Even with most campground openings delayed by the COVID pandemic, year-to-date same-park sales were up 3.7% over 2019. Jellystone Park, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of North America’s leading family camping, glamping and entertainment chains, with […]
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The 2020 Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE), the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (ARVC) annual conference, went out with a bang on Thursday (Nov. 5), with the virtual Expo taking center stage. Attendees and vendors were able to replicate the feel of the virtual expo and the ability to interact one-on-one that makes the in-person expo a yearly highlight, […]
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Annie Guglia is a Professional Skateboarder from Montreal, Canada, quickly making her mark in the male-dominated sport while becoming a role model for a new generation of women skaters. With skateboarding making its debut at the next Olympics, she’s aiming to represent Canada in Tokyo, according to a News & Insights report by the RV […]
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One of the odd side effects of the COVID-19 outbreak earlier this year was an increased interest from the general public in RVing. People weren’t allowed to gather in large numbers, but they still wanted to get outside and camping seemed to be the one way to safely get away and spend time with family. […]
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is an episode of the RV Lifestyle podcast, which is hosted by Mike and Jennifer Wendland, Michigan-based RVers and creators of the RV Lifestyle website, podcast and YouTube channel. This week on the RV Podcast, we talk about RV Covers: Are they worth it? Should you have one? What to look […]
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