Justin Leighty

Equity Lifestyle Properties Inc. (ELS) President and CEO Marguerite Nader said in an earnings conference call this morning (Jan. 26) that the company’s solid performance is the result of increasing the strength of the company’s operations. “Our key demographic, the Baby Boomer generation, is turning 65 at the rate of 10,000 per day and we’re positioned to […]

The network of parks in the Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) system of franchisee-operated and company-owned parks had a huge year in 2015. Not only were revenues up for an impressive 92% of KOA parks, the number of parks grew, edging closer to the 500 mark. In fact, at year’s end, KOA reported that there […]

Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) rolled out a powerful new shade in Arizona at the Tucson/Lazydays KOA, bringing something new to the North American camping market. After a soft opening in early November, KOA’s officially cutting the ribbon today (Dec. 9) on the PowerParasol, a towering structure that not only provides some shade but also […]

The Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) 2015 Convention kicked into gear this morning (Nov. 17) at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. “Things are good. I’m here this morning to celebrate our accomplishments,” President Pat Hittmeier told the crowd of 700 people. “This is the best year KOA’s ever had in my 34 years […]

After two days of preconference meetings for state leaders and members of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) Foundation, the 2015 ARVC Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) kicks into full gear for members starting today (Nov. 3) at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla. The OHCE started with leadership training […]

RV properties helped drive revenue growth for Sun Communities Inc. during the third fiscal quarter, and the company plans to keep growing its portfolio of RV parks. “The RV industry has had momentum over the last six years. It’s a great time for the RV industry and we are seeing the benefits,” said Chairman and CEO […]

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) franchisees have had, by and large, a banner year. And while the fall camping season is here, KOA owners won’t be letting up on the gas until after the race-themed 2015 KOA Convention & Expo in Daytona Beach, Fla. The event’s racing theme — “On the Right Track — will be […]

When members of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) gather at the Ocean Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., Nov. 3-6, may encounter their best Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) yet. According to Woodall’s Campground Management, this year’s conference will feature more in-depth and focused education included with registration, a robust trade […]

Nestled among professional office buildings in the south Denver suburb of Centennial, Colo., sits the main office of the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), a trade organization dedicated to the overall wellbeing of some 3,000 private U.S. park operators. Led by Paul Bambei, the organization’s president and CEO, ARVC’s nine staff members […]

When Elkhart, Ind.-based competitors Drew Industries Inc. and Patrick Industries Inc., both major suppliers to RV manufacturers, discussed their quarterly results with investors, a lot of similar themes emerged. Jason Lippert, CEO of Drew Industries, voiced optimism for the RV industry during his earnings conference call with investors Aug. 4. “As we look forward to […]