Kelly Hancock, acting comptroller for the state of Texas, will
kick off the Texas Association of Campground Owners’ (TACO) Spring Meeting and Tradeshow, which begins today (April 21) at the Lone Star Convention & Expo Center in Conroe.
Kelly was expected to discuss the ongoing escalation of property tax rates in Texas and what park operators can do, individually and in collaboration with TACO, to bring tax rates under control.
About 350 people were expected to attend the two-day convention, which also includes a tradeshow with more than 90 vendors, according to Brian Schaeffer, TACO’s executive director and CEO.
The two-day event features back-to-back seminars led by expert speakers who can help park operators do everything from improving their existing operations to expanding their park or building a new park from the ground up.
Speakers include Garrett McKinnon, of CampgroundViews.com, and Jordan Taylor, of Newbook, who will talk about the various uses of AI that campgrounds and RV parks can actually use to increase occupancy.
Jason Olson, of Conestoga Wagon Company, and Chris Hipple, of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance, will join a roundtable discussion on NFPA 1194 and address questions about building or expanding a park.
Jayne Cohen, of Campground Consulting Group, will talk about ways to improve guest services and hospitality, while Christine Taylor, of Goldberg Segalla, will discuss best legal practices at campgrounds and RV parks.
TACO past president Randall Dally and Terry Munoz, of
Campground Consulting Group, will talk about all things related to campground maintenance.
Schaeffer and Dally will also join TACO Assistant Executive Director Michael Moore and TACO lobbyist Ron Hinkle in providing legislative updates.
Several fun social activities are also planned, including a happy hour with vendors, a cowboy casino night and TACO’s annual awards presentations.
