RVshare, a major peer-to-peer RV rental marketplace, conducted its annual “What’s Next” webinar on Wednesday, Dec. 11, discussing the latest travel trends, data-driven insight, and forecasts for 2025.
Insights from the webinar (and related Travel Trend Report) can help educate planning and forecasting for RV OEMs, suppliers, dealers, and campgrounds, RVshare stated.
Jeremy Puglisi from The RV Atlas moderated the hour-long conference, featuring a panel of thought leaders, including Alyssa Ravasio, founder of HipCamp; Toby O’Rourke, President/CEO of KOA; Ali Rasmussen, co-founder of Spacious Skies Campgrounds; and RVshare CEO Jon Gray.
The roughly hour-long discussion covered everything from projected 2025 demand to the demographics of today’s campers to trends motivating travel.
Among the conclusions:
- Boomers are back following a COVID hiatus, but GenX and Millenials are here to stay
- While 2025 campsite bookings appear to be on par with 2024, lead times are shrinking, reverting to a more pre-pandemic pattern
- RV travel is perceived as a good value and more affordable for families
- Experiential travel is a thing, with concerts and events, food, history, and set-jetting (visiting locations of popular movies or TV series) as primary motivators
- For many campers, getting outdoors equals wellness
- The shoulder seasons—especially fall—are playing a more significant role, in some cases rivaling summer volume, and campgrounds are responding by opening earlier and staying open longer
- The number of non-white campers continues to experience “healthy” growth
With the presidential election behind us and the steady economy, panel participants were optimistic about the upcoming year.
The webinar followed the release of RVshare’s 2025 Travel Trend Report, predicting a year of growth and opportunity for the travel industry, particularly RV travel.
“We’re constantly exploring consumer attitudes across the travel industry to understand better what drives Americans’ decisions and desires,” said RVshare’s Gray.
“As we look to 2025 and the future of travel,” he continued, “we understand that quality reigns supreme. Rather than ticking off destinations, this year’s Trend Report illustrates that Americans are yearning for more intentional travel and captivating experiences — especially when it comes to road trips. It’s about cherishing time with loved ones, letting hobbies guide the way, and finding a balance between exploration and relaxation. Whether travelers are dreaming about indulging in a gourmet meal at a viral restaurant from social media, hiking a historic trail, or shopping for eclectic local finds, RVshare’s expansive inventory has an option for any road trip. We’re excited to fuel this new kind of adventure–where the journey itself becomes just as important as the destination, if not more.”
About RVshare
RVshare is the largest online community for RV renters and owners, with a diverse selection of vehicles for rent across the US, ranging from luxury motorhomes to cozy camper vans. With more than 5 million nights of sleeping under the stars booked, families and groups can experience a one-of-a-kind trip and create memories that will last a lifetime. For more information, visit rvshare.com and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @rvshare.
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