We brought on a variety of guest speakers on the show to talk about the glamping industry at-large, questions surrounding the start-up of a glamping park and much more.

WCM Fireside Chats welcomed Shane Devenish, executive director of the Canadian Camping and RV Council (CCRVC) and Joss Penny, executive director of the British Columbia Lodging and Campgrounds Association, along with a number of other Canadian park owners to talk all things Canadian as we looked at the burgeoning RV park and campground sectors.

WCM Fireside Chats took a look at winter camping during its weekly show on Monday, Oct. 26 at 11 a.m. (EST) Our guests this week included Johan Feddema, owner of Riverview Campground in Alberta; Brandon Manzardo, guest services manager of Surf Grove Beachside Campground in British Columbia and Walter Freeman, owner of the Benton Kampgrounds of America Journey.

The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable - in partnership with member organizations from across the outdoor recreation industry - held a briefing October 21 to educate Congress, agency officials and industry partners on the ways COVID-19 has changed how Americans recreate outside, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.

Joe Moore, the supplier council representative on the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (ARVC) Board of Directors, a frequent speaker at conferences and founder and owner of Moore’s Campground Consulting; and Duncan Winship, co-owner of Papoose Pond Family Campground & Cabins, joined us on Monday, Oct. 12.

WCM spoke with David Korse, organzier of The Glamping Show USA, to get an inside look at what vendors and attendees can expect. The show runs from Oct. 13-15.