The Newest Challenge for Europe’s Parks: Surge of Visitors

Lockdown-weary Europeans have sought out nature in record-breaking numbers this year, putting sudden and substantial pressure on national parks and other natural areas across the continent, according to a report by the New York Times. “You could see this increase in irresponsible behavior, and in a lot of parks it felt like this was out […]

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Germany Sets New Record with Over 100,000 RVs Registered

There’s a new record for leisure vehicle registrations in Germany with over 100,000 in one calendar year, according to a report at AboutCampBtoB.com. According to the latest news from the caravan industry association in Germany (CIVD), a new record of more than 100,000 recreational vehicles were registered within a calendar year in Germany. The caravanning […]

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RVC Outdoor Destinations to Open Pigeon Forge RV Resort

RVC Outdoor Destinations, a leading provider and active developer of high-quality outdoor resorts in the United States, announced Tuesday (Dec. 15) it will open the doors to its newest resort, Pigeon Forge Landing RV Resort, in early 2021. The 37-acre property in the heart of the Smoky Mountains, just off the Pigeon Forge Parkway near […]

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Biden Taps Buttigieg for Transportation, Granholm for Energy

President-elect Joe Biden announced Pete Buttigieg on Tuesday (Dec. 15) as his nominee to lead the U.S. Transportation Department, making him the first of Biden’s Democratic rivals for the presidency to land a role in his Cabinet, according to a report by Automotive News. Biden also is expected to choose former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm […]

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ORR Showcases LWCF Projects from Across Outdoor Industry

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) on Wednesday (Dec. 15) released the results of its industry-wide Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) collection survey and key projects eligible for the $900 million in mandatory annual funding thanks to the passage of the Great American Outdoors Act earlier this year. ORR put out a call for projects […]

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Outdoorsy Reports Over 4,500% Increase in Bookings in 2020

Outdoorsy, an online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, today (Dec. 16) released its 2020 Travel Trend report, recapping stats from its record year. Despite experiencing a 90% cancellation rate early in the year due to the pandemic, Outdoorsy’s RV bookings surged in 2020, leading to the company’s best year on record, with a more […]

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‘RVing in New England’ Welcomes ‘RV Enthusiast’ Magazine

“RVing in New England,” the weekly Facebook Live show hosted by the New England RV Dealers Association (NERVDA), welcomes Bob Livingston and Chris Dougherty, two of the founders of soon-to-debut RV Enthusiast magazine, to the program set to broadcast at 7 p.m., today (Dec. 16). If the names sound familiar, that’s because both were with Trailer Life […]

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Gander RV & Outdoors Store to Locate in New Baltimore, N.Y.

Gander RV & Outdoors is looking to breathe life into the former Boat-N-RV Warehouse in New Baltimore, N.Y., according to a report at HudsonValley360.com Gander RV & Outdoors, formerly known as Gander Mountain, was purchased in bankruptcy court by Marcus Lemonis, star of CNBC’s “The Profit,” in 2017, according to a statement from Camping World […]

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Michiana Woman Wins ROTV’s Super NoBo, Care Camps Raffle

What’s good here in Michiana? Back in October, we told you about a travel trailer raffle in Elkhart where all of the proceeds are benefitting a great cause, according to a report by WNDU. 16 News Now reporter Carly Miller spoke with the winner of that raffle Tuesday (Dec. 14) as she received her grand […]

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NTP-STAG Expo Announces 2021 RV University PRO Speakers

NTP-STAG, the leading distribution company for the RV market, on Tuesday (Dec. 15) announced the RV University (RVU) Professional Retail Organization (PRO) Education Speaker Lineup for Expo 2021 that will be held in person Jan. 18 – 19 at the Marriott Orlando World Center in Orlando, Fla., and virtually Jan. 25 – 29. Hall of […]

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