(Dec. 9, 2011) -- Two Pennsylvania campgrounds were selected as "campgrounds of the year" and 10 others received GuestReviews "A" ratings at the Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo, which was sponsored by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- “The dealer traffic was steady and heavy at times throughout the entire three days," said Boyer. "Dealers were excited about our products and everything new we introduced at the show. Orders were very strong across the board. We are ecstatic with the shows results and see this as a continuation of our very successful September open house.”

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- “After a very successful show in 2011 we expected a significant increase in RV space sales, but never imagined that it would sell out in the initial offering. It appears RV dealers are very optimistic about next year,” said Helgeson.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The sweepstakes gives U.S. and Canadian customers and prospects a chance to win a grand prize of either a Belgard outdoor patio makeover with a new John Deere Z425 EZ-Trak Zero-Turn Mower or a John Deere themed 22-foot Airstream trailer. Both prizes have a retail value of more than $40,000 each.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- Crews from the FOX, ABC and CBS affiliates broadcasted stories from the Kentucky Exposition Center. WHAS, the ABC affiliate, did two live segments -- one from inside a luxury motorhome, and the other from inside a fifth wheel -- and taped a segment featuring an innovative travel trailer.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The association’s 2012 annual meeting takes place March 5 to 8 at Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, Calif. The event provides members numerous opportunities to learn about association activities, attend educational seminars, and interact with business colleagues, the association noted.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- The 2011 National RV Trade Show featured 2012 product lines and a determined sense of optimism among attendees that the RV industry continues to have a promising future despite economic uncertainty, RVIA announced today.

(Dec. 9, 2011) --  October's U.S. trade deficit totalled $43.5 billion, which was a smaller than expected gap. Canada’s October merchandise trade unexpectedly swung back to a deficit of $0.9 billion in October from a downwardly revised $1.0 billion surplus in September.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- A controversial new business license was approved last night for the Popham Beach Club, reports Bangor Daily News. Terry Wyman, co-owner of Ocean View Park Campground, which sits adjacent to the beach club, argued strenuously against the permit.

(Dec. 9, 2011) -- “The acceptance was phenomenal and orders were very strong. We wanted to create a smaller value priced trailer that still looked high end with all the equipment standard. We accomplished that,” said Paul.