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Cavco Ind. Set to Acquire MH Builder Solitaire Homes
Cavco Industries Inc. has announced that it has signed a binding offer to acquire the business of Solitaire Homes Inc. and other related entities, including its four manufacturing facilities, twenty-two retail locations and its dedicated transportation operations....Wholesale RV Values Move Up as Shipments Decline
Black Book, which publishes a family of vehicle appraisal guides, has released the Black Book RV Market Commentary for November. “The average sales prices for motorhomes and towables sold at wholesale auctions rose last month, while auction volume continued to...AP: Economy Returns to Growth During Last Quarter
The U.S. economy grew at a better-than-expected 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of economic contraction and overcoming punishingly high inflation and interest rates, according to an Associated Press report. Thursday’s (Oct....WCM’s Park Update: KOA Ready to Celebrate 60 Years
WCM’s Park Update featured Kama Humphrey, KOA’s director of training and events, this week for a discussion on the franchise system’s upcoming convention in Orlando, Fla., from Nov. 14-17. Humphrey noted during the show that the conference will feature a variety...Canadian Resort Honored by Condé Nast Traveler
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards with Fairmont Hot Springs Resort in British Columbia recognized as the #9 resort in Canada, according to a press release. More than 240,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted...
Bloomberg: KOA Owner a Billionaire Thanks to Boom
Oscar Tang became a billionaire one campfire at a time. From Maine to Arizona, Florida to California, Tang’s fortune surged during the Covid-19 pandemic as Americans reconnected with the great outdoors in an era of social distancing, boosting revenue at his...NewBook, Nat. ARVC to Giveaway $1,000 at OHCE
NewBook has partnered with the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) to giveaway $1,000 at the annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE2022) being held from Nov. 7-10 in Orlando, Fla., according to a press release. Hosted at...NJCOA Hands Out Marketing Awards at Fall Meeting
The New Jersey Campground Owners & Outdoor Lodging Association (NJCOA) held its annual meeting and presented awards during its annual Fall Tour and General Membership Meeting, which was held in the Shore Region of the state. Attendees visited nine campgrounds and...CampgroundViews Forms New Marketing Partnership
CampgroundViews.com and RV Destinations Magazine have formed a partnership to support marketing efforts for destinations and properties, according to a press release. CampgroundViews.com will leverage its digital reach and Campground Virtual Tour technology in...Report: Inflation Begins Drag on Consumer Spending
There are early signs that U.S. consumers, who have been largely resilient in the face of relentless inflation, are beginning to balk at high prices, according to a Bloomberg News report. From Whirlpool Corp. to Procter & Gamble Co., companies are noting that...KOA is a Travel Weekly Magellan Award Gold Winner
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) was named a gold winner in the Travel Weekly 2022 Magellan Awards within the annual award program’s Hospitality Marketing segment. Announced earlier this month, the award recognizes KOA’s efforts to bring consistent, expedited data to...
