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KOA Moving to Virtual Convention Due to COVID-19
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is set to host a KOA Virtual Convention in lieu of its planned 2020 International Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., due to logistical uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to KOA officials. The convention usually...Watch: Nat. Disasters, COVID Impact Insurance Mrkt.
From Natural Disasters to COVID to bears and more, every stone was turned over during our WCM Fireside Chat with Chris Hipple, from Leavitt Recreation and Hospitality Insurance, and Candice Morrish, from Merit Financial Group Insurance. There was even an errant wasp...Arizona Is Dealing With Multiple ‘Historic’ Wildfires
A dozen wildfires have torched nearly 400,000 burned acres in Arizona and have left much of the state, particularly the southeastern portion, in ruins. Nearly half of that acreage has come from the Bush Fire blazing in the Tonto National Forest, just north of Phoenix,...‘Unprecedented’ Wildfires Occurring Throughout Maine
The Maine Forest Service is banning outside burning until further notice as the extended stretch of dry, warm weather continues across the state, according to WMTW. Officials say crews have already battled an unprecedented number of wildfires in Maine this year. As of...Campers Flock to Mich. State Parks As They Reopen
The wait is finally over: Michigan’s state park campgrounds are back open for business, according to MLive.com. Campgrounds, cabins and overnight lodging welcomed back eager campers Monday (June 22), after a months-long suspension of full services since the start of...Guest Column: Using Your PMS to Maximize Revenue
Editor’s note: This column was written by Marc Devereux, a sales account executive at RMS North America. With 21 years of experience in the hospitality industry, including leadership roles in sales, travel and technology, Marc Devereux is an expert at generating...KOA Offering “KOA Health +” For Value Kard Members
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and Careington International Corporation have teamed up to create KOA Health +, a health benefit provided to KOA’s Value Kard Rewards campers at a discounted rate. The new plan gives campers on-the-go access, at home or on the road,...Southeast Pub. Continues to Expand Digital Presence
Southeast Publications, a campground guest guide publisher, has increased its digital footprint and released analytics of their digital media channels, according to a press release. You can see the full analytics report by clicking here. The report was created to...Outdoorsy, Snapsheet Partner to Streamline Claims
Snapsheet, a company that specializes in virtual claims management processing technology, announced a newly expanded partnership with Outdoorsy.. According to a press release, as Outdoorsy embarks on its busiest season in company history, the RV rental marketplace...$30,000 a Week RV Rentals See ‘Unbelievable’ Demand
Forget Italy or the Maldives. This summer it seems everyone is hitting the open road. RV dealers across the country are reporting high demand as people look for a way to travel and stay socially distant, according to a report by Jen Rogers at Yahoo Finance. The RV...Petite Resorts Adds Two Tiny Homes to Wash. Location
Petite Retreats has added two new tiny houses to its popular Pacific Northwest destination, Mt. Hood Tiny House Village. Now with seven tiny houses, the original Petite Retreats location is the largest village in their collection. According to a press release, the two...
