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B.C. Dvlp. Proposes Glamping Sites, Housing Proj.
A 40-site glamping campground is being proposed as part of a mixed-use development in Britannia Beach in British Columbia that will not have single-family homes, according to The Squamish Repoerter. Glamping or glamourous camping provides a more upscale camping...Blue Book: EV Q3 Sales Boom, Surpasses 1M Units
During the third quarter of this year, electrified vehicle sales hit a record high, accounting for 10.4% of total vehicle sales, according to a release from Kelley Blue Book. That is nearly double the volume of one year ago when electrified vehicle sales comprised...FMCA’s CEO Joins the ‘Beyond the Wheel’ Podcast
EDITOR’S NOTE: Co-hosted by Kenny Phillips of “Moving Forward Adventures” and Sean Chickery of “Chickery’s Travels,” the “Beyond the Wheel” podcast is about the people and ideas that drive the RV industry forward. Phillips and Chickery are passionate about the RV...
OHCE’s Opening Event to Support Cancer Research
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has announced a sports-themed welcome reception sponsored by RMS North America will kick off it’s 2021 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE). The special event takes place on Monday, Nov. 8,...Wild Energy’s ‘Smart Meter’ Recoups Energy Costs
Florida-based Wild Energy Inc. has been making a splash in the outdoor hospitality industry with its metering technology that allows a traditional pedestal to become what it calls a ‘Smartpost.’ Mike Sorensen, the president of Wild Energy, told WOODALLSCM.com (WCM)...Wash. Co. ‘Pumps Brakes’ on Draft Park Ordinance
It looks like the draft RV ordinance that Clallam County (Wash.) Commissioners have worked so hard to advance is going to take a few steps back from its original lofty goals, according to Radio Pacific Inc. When it comes to drafting the rules around allowing RVs,...
ARVC to Host Panel on Generational Camping Report
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC), in partnership with RMS North America, has announced a special OHCE2021 panel highlighting its new 2021 Generational Camping Report. The full-length, intergenerational study examines the major trends and...Sun Communities Sees 70.9% Jump in 3Q Revenue
Sun Communities Inc. (NYSE: SUI), a real estate investment trust (REIT) that owns and operates, or has an interest in, manufactured housing (MH) communities, recreational vehicle (RV) resorts and marinas, reported a total revenue increase of 70.9% during its third...Column: Ins. Rates Moving Up, Are You Prepared?
Editor’s note: This article was written by Chris Hipple, vice president of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance, for WOODALLSCM.com. Not only has COVID-19 wreaked havoc on the economy and distribution supply lines for goods, but the insurance industry has...Economists Less Optimistic About Growth Next Year
The nation’s business economists are slightly less optimistic about growth prospects over the next year, noting a number of threats ranging from higher-than-expected inflation to lingering disruptions from COVID-19 and snarled supply chains, according to an Associated...AAA: Ghastly Gas Prices Haunt Drivers at the Pump
The recent surge in the price of gas may seem spooky this Halloween, but it’s not frightening people away from driving as demand continues to rise, according to AAA. The national average price for a gallon of gasoline rose six cents over the past week to hit $3.38....
