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WATCH: WCM Show Touches on RV Dealer Issues
WOODALLScm.com’s (WCM) inaugural episode of its new show, “WCM’s Outdoor Hospitality Update” was a success, with more than 200 viewers tuning in. Hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of WCM, and Mike Gast, former vice president of communications at...Nebraska Campground Now Under New Ownership
The retirement of Barry and Gwen McDiarmid left people in the Gothenburg, Neb., community wondering what was going to become of the Blue Heron Campsite, according to the Leader. After all, the adored couple with the British accent had operated the gas station and...Pact Will Allow Work to Begin on Mich. RV Park Dvlp.
The city of Gaylord, Mich., and Bagley Township have reached an agreement on a revenue-sharing proposal that will clear the way for work to begin on a proposed RV park development off of M-32 East near the Pines45 apartment complex, according to the News-Review. At a...Outdoorsy Makes ‘Pivotal’ Hire, to Expand ‘Roamly’
Outdoorsy, a global online RV rental and outdoor travel marketplace, announced a key appointment for its insurtech business, Roamly, as well as international expansion plans and growth areas for its claims business. A mashup of “insurance” and...Go RVing, MGM Partner on ‘Addams Family 2’ Movie
Lights, camera, SNAP! Family RV trips are synonymous with summer, but this fall, a family favorite movie franchise is extending the travel season in a spooky way. “The Addams Family 2” animated sequel sees the mysterious and kooky family taking a very “Addams” RV...Fed Dilemma: High Inflation and Surging Virus Cases
Not long ago, anticipation was high that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell might begin to sketch out a plan this week for the Fed to start pulling back on its support for an economy that has been steadily strengthening, according to an Associated Press report. That...World’s Supply Chain Problem Keeps Getting Worse
A supply chain crunch that was meant to be temporary now looks like it will last well into next year as the surging delta variant upends factory production in Asia and disrupts shipping, posing more shocks to the world economy, according to a report by Bloomberg....‘Ida’ is Expected to Hit Gulf Coast as Cat. 3 Hurricane
A strengthening Tropical Storm Ida is expected to reach Louisiana on Sunday (Aug. 29) evening as a major hurricane — 16 years after Hurricane Katrina hit the state as a devastating Category 3 storm, reports NBC News. Ida, which made its way through the Cayman Islands...Outdoor Rec Trade Show Requires Vaccination Proof
Grassroots Outdoor Alliance, the retail association currently preparing for its first in-person trade show in more than 600 days, will require attendees of its upcoming Connect event to provide proof of Covid vaccination, according to show leaders cited in a report by...Good Sam Sponsoring ESPN’s Texas, Vegas Kickoffs
Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH) on Thursday (Aug. 26) announced that it has entered into an agreement with ESPN Events to be the title sponsor of two college football games through its Good Sam brand, promoting its new RV Rental Business. The events will...Video: KOA Tells Story of What’s Behind Yellow Sign?
From Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA): You’ve seen the KOA logo on yellow signs across the U.S. and Canada, but the story of how the logo came to be might surprise you. Dive into the history of the KOA logo and the future of camping. ...
