(Jan. 23, 2012) -- The RV Care Network today reached a milestone to start the 2012 RV season with a total of 60 RV Care dealer locations across Canada to serve their traveling customers. The group has doubled in size in four years.
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Employee accused of embezzlement at Texas dealership
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- An employee of a recreational vehicle dealership was fired and arrested Thursday after his bosses said he stole $12,000 in cash from the business, the Denton Record Chronicle. reported.
Buckhorn Lake Resort to host concert series
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- Coming up in February is the return of Thomas Michael Riley, who wowed the Buckhorn audiences recently and is back by popular demand for a special Valentine’s Day dinner show. Country music legend Moe Bandy will perform March 15, and April 12 will feature “Home with the Armadillo” favorite Gary P. Nunn.
Obama seeks to increase tourism
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- The U.S. tourism and travel industry is a substantial component of U.S. GDP and employment, representing 2.7 percent of America's gross domestic product, and 7.5 million jobs in 2010 -- with international travel to the United States supporting 1.2 million jobs alone, the White House noted.
RV Cooking Show tours Norcold factory
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- When RV Cooking Show host Evanne Schmarder was visiting Sidney, Ohio, she had an opportunity to tour the Norcold RV refrigerator plant, watching the process of this made-in-America product being built from start to finish. She also provides viewers with a recipe for Jana's Zucchini Mock Apple Pie.
Winnebago appoints production control manager
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- In his new position, Todd Jass is responsible for Winnebago Industries’ warehouse operations, interplant material handling, over-the-road truck fleet operations, as well as the salvage department. In addition, Jass will continue to manage production and inventory control.
B.O.S.S. front slide passes extreme water test
(Jan. 23, 2012) -- "We didn’t just do the normal water test on the B.O.S.S. front cap slide-out, we rocked it with the help of the local fire department," said Boggs. "They used 12,000 gallons of water in the testing, which is equal to 300 inches of rain. The B.O.S.S. front cap slide-out was water tight in both the closed and extended positions.”
Suppliers very pleased with Stag-Parkway show
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- "I would say this is the most successful show we have been at in the past six years. We were even able to embrace a market we didn't know existed among mobile service companies," said Cellucci. "Dealers were so motivated and enthusiastic. The overall energy at the show was upbeat and very positive. You could tell dealers felt something great was going to happen this year."
Newmar appoints new director of luxury sales
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Newmar Corporation announced today the promotion of Pat Terveer to director of luxury sales, product planning and design.
Outdoor University expanding offerings in 2012
(Jan. 20, 2012) -- Outdoor University develops educational training and professional development sessions on topics relevant to retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers in the outdoor industry. Topics range from retail innovation, research, sustainability, best practices, trade and supply chains, and other issues the outdoor recreation industry faces.