(Nov. 8, 2011) -- “The United States offers a range of destinations and experiences that are unparalleled in the world market,” said Evans. “Now, through the creation of Brand USA, we are inviting the world’s travelers to come to visit us, and experience the limitless possibilities for themselves.”
Greg Gerber
Fastway Flip placed in Top 15 of SEMA products
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Progress Manufacturing Inc. announced Monday that out of more than 1,500 new products displayed at the 2011 SEMA show, the Fastway Flip automatic jack foot was picked as one of the Top 15 by Popular Mechanics.
Durango, Colo., KOA named Campground of the Year
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Carol and Jay Coates have owned the Durango KOA for the past 20 years. During that time, they have worked tirelessly to make the Durango KOA one of the jewels of the Kampgrounds of America system of more than 475 campgrounds in North America., said Hittmeier.
Thetford appoints new account manager
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Scott Leister will serve manufacturers based in the Elkhart area, including Jayco, Forest River and Newmar. Leister has previously worked as a direct employee and manufacturer's rep for major suppliers before joining Thetford.
Pleasure-Way to equip 2012 units with RV-ID
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Pleasure-Way Industries today announced that it is equipping all of its 2012 chassis year models with RV|ID, an innovative location-based system that provides real-time mapping, reports and alerts for high-value mobile assets.
KOA, Big4 partner to improve software
(Nov. 8, 2011) -- Kampgrounds of America Inc. and BIG4 Holiday Parks of Australia announced Monday that they will join forces to further enhance KOA's KampSight campground management system into the worldwide leader in campground management technologies.
Bailed out bank fails to support long-term RV maker
(Nov. 7, 2011) -- History will remember that PNC Bank accepted taxpayer money to buy National City Bank and boost its own profitability, then sought to bend federal rules to avoid regulation, and later decided to displace 200 hard working taxpayers in Millersburg rather than work out a deal with the cooperation of new lenders, said Kinney.
Moving RVIA to Elkhart not practical, chairman says
(Nov. 7, 2011) -- Even though it would cost less to operate an association in Elkhart than it does in Washington, D.C., RVIA Chairman of the Board Gregg Fore tells RV Daily Report there are many reasons to keep the association near the nation's capitol. Efficiency and consistency are chief among them.
KOA convention begins in Las Vegas
(Nov. 7, 2011) -- The convention began at noon Sunday with hundreds of KOA owners traveling to the Tule Archeological Park just outside Las Vegas. KOA owners armed with yellow trash bags combed the desert park for garbage as part of KOA's annual Kamp Green Program community project.
Virtual Outdoor Expo starts Thursday
(Nov. 7, 2011) -- A schedule of the conference speakers and their subject matter will be posted on the website of the virtual show at www.outdoorhospitalityexpo.com and in the 2011 souvenir directory, produced by Campground and RV Park e-News, which will be e-mailed today.