Ben Quiggle Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) 2019 International Convention & Expo kicked off on Sunday (Nov. 10) with a welcome reception and first-time attendee event. Taking place at the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa in Savannah, Ga., attendees were able to gaze over the Savannah River — occasionally watching large cargo ships pass by […]
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The Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) featured another full day of educational sessions on Wednesday (Nov. 6) as the event, hosted by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), closes out today at the Knoxville Convention Center in Tennessee. David Basler, vice president of membership and marketing for OHCE, told Woodall’s Campground […]
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The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) kicked off on Monday (Nov. 4) with Takeaway Tours and an all-day National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) 1194 Certificate course. Taking place in Knoxville, Tenn., from Nov. 4-7 at the Knoxville Convention Center, today’s agenda will feature the first full day […]
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Founded in 1975, Southfield, Mich.-based Sun Communities Inc. has recently been working to diversify its holdings of manufactured housing (MH) communities and RV parks. Through large-scale expansion efforts, the company added 2,200 sites adjacent to its communities in 2017, with another 1,200 in 2018 and another expected 1,200 in 2019, according to CEO John McLaren. […]
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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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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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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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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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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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