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Floodwaters, Icebergs Devastate RV Park In Canada
When Andre Mercier turned up at work Monday (April 20), he found his RV park in central Alberta covered with what looked like icebergs, according to a CBC report. After a long, cold winter, last weekend’s warm weather caused the Red Deer River to melt. The sure...IMHA-RVIC Recommends Reopening Plan For Parks
As Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb continues to work on a plan to reopen the state, IMHA-RVIC was asked for recommendations on safely ramping up the MH and RV industries, the association representing Indiana’s RV and campground industries reported Friday (April 24)....Revised RVIA Budget Includes Cost-Cutting Actions
In a membership email Friday afternoon (April 24), RV Industry Association (RVIA) President Craig Kirby announced the Reston, Va.-based organization has initiated various cost-cutting measures due to “a substantial decrease in forecasted revenues.” The...Fireside Chats: Michael Moore & Pat O’Neill On April 27
WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) is set to host its second “WCM Fireside Chat” on Monday (April 27) at 11 a.m. (EST). Its first webinar, held this past Monday, has been viewed by nearly 700 on Facebook. Broadcast on both Zoom and live on WCM’s Facebook page, the...KOA Reimburses $5.2M In Cancellation, Deposit Fees
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) gave out $5.2 million in reimbursements to its franchisees for deposit and cancellation fees that park owners were refunding to campers during the months of March and April due to the COVID-19 crisis, according to KOA’s...
KOA Shifts Focus As States Begin Reopening Phase
Billings, Mont.-based Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is adapting to a new way of operating, while also staying on top of COVID-19 related issues so that it can provide help and resources to its more than 520 franchised parks spread throughout North America....‘The Dyrt’ Enhances Campground Review Incentives
The Dyrt, a camping app, gathered the most user-submitted campsites, reviews and tips (over 500,000) by turning reviewing campgrounds into a game, according to a release. When users contribute to The Dyrt, they earn points and prizes — with new levels and badges,...CampCalNOW Tackling Key Member Issues During Virus
Dyana Kelley, the executive director of the CampCalNOW RV Park and Campground Alliance (CampCalNOW), is working to make sure her member parks can open their doors before Memorial Day, but the task has its challenges. A hope that an announcement might be made that...Five Key Warnings As PPP Program Opens Back Up
After passing new stimulus legislation this week, Congress is set to add $310 billion to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The second round of applications will officially open soon. And whether you’re waiting on an already submitted application or you’re itching...Go RVing Gauging RVing On Social Media Amid Crisis
During these unprecedented times, Go RVing has been conducting social listening to find out what consumers have to say about camping and RVing and adjusting its online engagement accordingly, according to a recent report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). From...NJCOA Focused on Advocacy, Providing Info To Parks
During this time of crisis, the New Jersey Campground Owners and Outdoor Lodging Association (NJCOA) has had to adjust its focus like so many other organizations in the tourism industry, according to NJCOA’s Executive Director Joann DelVescio. “During the...
