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CARVC: Time to Register for ‘22 Conf. in Myrtle Beach
The Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) continues to work on its upcoming annual spring conference in Myrtle Beach, S.C. from Feb. 3-5 that features the theme “Back to the Future.” The association is encouraging people looking to attend to book...Campground Owners Expo Set to Start on Wednesday
The Campground Owners Expo (COE) is set to kick off its first-ever event on Wednesday (Dec. 15) in Branson, Mo., at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel. The event is set to run through Saturday. Lori Severson, co-owner of the expo, owner of Severson &...CampgroundViews.com Releases 650th Virtual Tour
For the 50 million-plus annual campers finding that perfect campsite is the single greatest obstacle they face, according to a press release from CampgroundViews.com. The solution is found in the rapidly expanding library of Campground Virtual Tours created and...PCOA Notes Big Achievements During Annual Conv.
The 2021 Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) Convention was held at the Penn Stater Conference Center Hotel in State College, PA Dec. 5-8, with the theme, “Ready for Anything,” according to a press release from the PCOA. The annual event, which is the...‘Outdoorsy’ Bets on Travel Shift Amid Boom in RVing
As the Omicron variant throws another proverbial wrench into the travel industry, Outdoorsy, a global peer-to-peer RV rental platform based in Austin, Texas, continues to flourish, according to Forbes. When the pandemic first hit the U.S. borders in 2020 and travelers...CEO Magazine Highlights KOA’s CEO Toby O’Rourke
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in CEO Magazine. Founded almost 60 years ago, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) has grown to become the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds. Originally joining KOA as Digital Marketing Director, Toby O’Rourke...PCOA Highlights ‘21 Communication Award Winners
The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association (PCOA) announced the winners of its 2021 Communication Awards during its conference and expo held this week. Below is a list of winners: Best Brochure: Rose Point Park Cabins & Camping Unique Promotional...Mich. Gov., DNR Mark Projects for $7.7M in Funding
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) have recommended 22 community and state parks, trails and sports facilities across the state to share $7,790,400 in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. “The Land and Water...Va. Governor Proposes $245M for Outdoor Recreation
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam announced that he is proposing a two-year budget that will include nearly $245 million for outdoor recreation and Virginia’s world-renowned public lands, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA). The...RVIA Research Set to Bring More Insights, Data in ‘22
The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is the chief source of insightful market data focusing on RV wholesale shipments, RV industry trends and consumer research of RV owners and prospective owners, according to a News & Insights report by the RVIA. In 2021, RVIA...Care Camps Seeks Ind. Support to Reach Major Goal
A record number of RV, camping, outdoors and marine industry businesses have learned in 2021 about Care Camps, the non-profit that helps children facing cancer and their families by providing the chance to find hope, laughter, and the healing power of the outdoors....
