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ARVC Names New Senior Marketing Director
Jennifer J. Schwartz, a seasoned marketing expert with over 20 years of experience working for Fortune 500 companies, has been hired as the senior director of marketing for the National Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (ARVC). “We’re very fortunate to have...Camping on Agenda at 4th Beijing RV Show
The 4th Beijing International RV and Camping Exhibition 2012 will be held from March 22-25 at the Beijing RV Expo. The expo was the first event in China designed specifically to sell and showcase RVs, RV parts and accessories, outdoor equipments and camping products....CONY to Hold 48th Annual Expo Nov. 3-5
Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for privately owned campgrounds in New York State, will host its 48th Annual Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry, Nov. 3 to 5 at the Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, N.Y. The theme of the...FMCA Chapters 'Give a Hand Up' Year-Round
As the holidays near, local and national news media will spotlight the great needs in the nation’s communities. But among the nearly 500 chapters in the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA), an international organization for motorhome owners, giving goes on all...RV Shipments Up Slightly in September
Wholesale shipments of all RVs were reported at 17,000 units in the September survey of manufacturers, an increase of 1.8% compared to this same month one year ago, the Recreation Vehicle Industry Association (RVIA) reported. On a seasonally adjusted basis, shipments...CalARVC Updates Members on Key Legislation
Oct. 9 marked the deadline for California Gov. Jerry Brown to act on over 600 bills sent to him by the Legislature at the end of session. A number of the bills the governor took action on are of interest to California campgrounds. Legislative advisers for the...ARVC's Jeff Sims Updates Hoosier Campground Owners
Sixteen representatives from Indiana campgrounds heard updates from representatives of the Indiana Manufactured Housing Association-Recreation Vehicle Indiana Council (IMHA-RVIC) and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) Oct. 19 during...Strong Consumer Sales Highlight RVIA’s California RV Show
RV dealers reported encouraging sales numbers and strong consumer interest at the 59th California RV Show, held Oct. 14 – 23 at the Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. Attendance was down slightly from last year with 19,541 people attending the 10-day event, a 4% drop from the...Carefree RV Resorts Launches Florida Talent Search
Carefree RV Resorts is taking guest performances to a whole new level. This winter, RVers from the company’s 28 Florida resorts will participate in the first ever “Carefree’s Got Talent!” and compete for a grand prize of $5,000, according to a news release. “We’re...Sun Communities Inc. Reports Q3 Results
Sun Communities Inc., a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates manufactured housing and recreational vehicle communities, today (Oct. 25) reported its third quarter results. The company reported an 8.7% increase in funds from operations and a 4.7%...Sioux Falls Corn Maze Becomes 'Field of Screams'
As the sun sets Friday and Saturday night in late October, the Corn Maze at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park becomes a “field of screams” where ghouls, goblins and dark spirits stalk the cornstalk labyrinth on the outskirts of Sioux Falls, S.D., the Brandon...
