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OIA to Host D.C. Town Hall on Trade for Companies
In an event scheduled for 1 pm (MT) Wednesday, May 5, Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) Director of Government Affairs Rich Harper will lead a discussion with OIA’s outside trade counsels, Ron Sorini and Andrew Samet, on the wide range of issues that impact global...N.C. Dvlp. Includes 50-Site Campground on 38 Acres
A proposed RV park near Campobello and Landrum went before the Spartanburg (N.C.) County Council last week, according to the Tryon Daily Bulletin. A group of residents has come together to oppose the park, with five speakers during last week’s county council meeting....Glamping Park Dvlp. Pulled After Negative Reaction
Less than two weeks after a handful of residents offered their disapproval of a proposed luxury outdoor hotel in the Alexander, N.C., community during public comments at a Madison County commissioner’s meeting, the developers pulled out of its plans to build...How to Reserve a Campsite, Even at the Last Minute
Pretend it’s a Monday in midsummer. You live in or near a big city, a few hours from mountains or forests, and you want to go camping this coming weekend — a few days away. Before the pandemic, that may have been possible. But these days the outdoors and camping are...Officials Extend Public Hearing on 154-Site Park Plan
After three and a half hours of comments from neighbors, attorneys and the project engineer regarding a 154-site campground proposed at 661 Tremont Road, members of the Tremont (Maine) Planning Board decided to extend the project’s public hearing until May 25,...Laura Saxe Leads Alaska Association Through Crisis
Editor’s note: The following is a leadership profile that was originally posted by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds. Laura Saxe Co-owner, Eagle’s Rest RV Park & Cabins, Valdez, Alaska Chairman of the Board, Alaska Campground Owners...Leavitt: Your Business Prepared for a Cyber Attack?
Editor’s note: This column originally appeared as a blog posting for Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance. Our increasing dependence on the internet, email and online databases may make us more efficient, but it also puts us at increased risk of...Insider Perks Continues Growth, Adds Team Members
As camping adventures and outdoor vacations continue to rise in popularity, there’s even more demand for smart marketing in the outdoor hospitality industry, according to a press release from Insider Perks, a marketing agency focused on the outdoor hospitality...SBA Offers More COVID Relief for Small Businesses
Businesses economically impacted by the pandemic can get more assistance from the Small Business Administration, according to a report by Northwest Indiana Business Magazine. The SBA has opened another round of Economic Injury Disaster Loan assistance or Supplemental...ELS, ‘American Forest’ Partner, to Plant 100K Trees
The Equity Lifestyle Properties (ELS) family of brands, which includes Encore RV resorts and Thousand Trails campgrounds, has entered into a multi-year agreement with American Forests, enhancing the company’s commitment to sustainability throughout the country....The Economy’s Strong Start Signals a Stellar Year
Consumers shook off the pandemic blues as 2021 began, putting stimulus checks to work buying cars and other goods and helping set the stage for what could be the fastest economic growth in decades, according to Nelson D. Schwartz for a report published by The New York...
