Ben Quiggle

State Campground Associations Report Strong Year

Despite a wet spring — including some severe flooding in different regions of the United States — officials at state campground owner associations say that the 2019 summer season was a great one for many park owners, with interest among campers at an all-time high. Woodall’s Campground Management reported that Paul Bambei, CEO and president […]

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KOA To Focus On Future During Annual Conference

Coming off a record year for reservations made through KOA.com, and a Fort Worth, Texas, convention that drew in more than 600 campground owners and operators, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is expecting another great turnout to its 2019 International Convention & Expo, according to Kama Humphrey, KOA’s director of training and events. Being held […]

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ARVC ‘OHCE’ to Offer More Experiences, Speakers

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is set to offer some new experiences at this year’s Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) being held Nov. 4-7 at the Knoxville Convention Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Paula Horwitz, ARVC’s executive director of education and events, said that there will be two add-on experiences for […]

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WCM Feature: Parks are Now Target Of Tourism Taxes

Across the country, campgrounds and RV parks are increasingly coming up on the radar of local and state officials as they search for new sources of tax revenue. “To me, what I see is that the (outdoor hospitality) industry has a bullseye on it, and local jurisdictions are looking at any opportunity to increase revenue,” […]

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Q&A: ‘Camping in Ontario’ Addressing Tax Initiative

Founded in 1969, Camping in Ontario is preparing to celebrate its 50th anniversary during its annual CampEx, which is also celebrating 50 years in 2019.  Set to be held Nov. 17-18 at the JW Marriott-The Rosseau Muskoka Resort & Spa in Minett, Ontario, Camping in Ontario’s Executive Director Alexandra Anderson told Woodall’s Campground Management (WCM) […]

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Campground Reservation Firms Create Merger

Reservation system provider Dallas, Texas-based Aspira, the operator of ReserveAmerica.com, announced in early December that it was acquiring another reservation system provider, Ontario-based Mission Management and its Astra and Campground Manager software platforms. The merger combines two of the most well-known reservation system providers in the campground and RV park sectors, according to officials at […]

ARVC’s Spring School Set For February In S.C.

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is set to help campground owners grow professionally during its Eastern Campus version of the National School of RV Park and Campground Management. Set to be held from Feb. 18-22 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort in Myrtle Beach, S.C., Paula Horwitz, ARVC’s […]

KOA Enjoys 8 Years of Growth, Expects More

Editor’s Note: Woodalls Campground Management (WCM), sister publication to RVBusiness (RVB), caught up with Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) CEO Pat Hittmeier and President Toby O’Rourke during the 2018 International Convention & Expo in Fort Worth, Texas.  WCM: Would it be an exaggeration to say that KOA is in a good place right now, from […]