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CARVC’s Conference Attracts More Than 70 Attendees
More than 70 individuals took part in the Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds’ (CARVC) annual spring conference, held from Feb. 2-4 in Myrtle Beach, S.C., according to Dee Witting, executive director of the association. Held at the Doubletree...
From Lifeguards to Maintenance, Pool Safety Is Key
Most RV park and campground owners have some type of water recreation amenity — either a pool, pond, splash pad or some other feature — as campers look for ways to beat the heat during the long summer days. While water recreation amenities can add some additional fun...Logging Of Diseased Trees Continues Near Mont. Park
The second phase of timber management for root disease around the Big Larch Campground in Seeley Lake, Mont., will start within the next two weeks, according to the Pathfinder. Bull Creek Forestry, a local contractor, will work to remove dead, dying and diseased trees...RV Trader Rental Study Highlights ‘Surge of Interest’
RV Trader, an online marketplace for RV shoppers, released a study offering insights into the growth of the RV rental market along with detailed guidelines to help RV dealers maximize revenue streams from both renters and a newly identified renter/buyer segment. The...
ARVC Report Shows Continued Growth Trend in Sector
A new report by the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continues to drive home the fact that the RV park and campground sectors are growing and that even more growth is expected in the years to come. ARVC’s 2019 Industry Trends and Insights Report...
KOA’s O’Rourke On Growth, Diversity, NPS Privatization
Coming off a record-breaking 2019 International Convention & Expo in early November, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is also celebrating its ninth year of growth. Led by its new president and CEO Toby O’Rourke — who took over for former CEO Pat Hittmeier in the...
Mark Koep Continues To Grow CampgroundViews.com
In the nine years since its founding, CampgroundViews.com has seen steady growth, led by its founder and CEO Mark Koep. A full-time RVer with his wife, Katarina, who also helps with the business, and their son, CJ, who is 7 and daughter Melania, who was born this...Campgrounds Offer Ideal Place To Host Light Shows
After Halloween passes in late October and many of the northern campground owners close their parks for the season, some park owners shift to a holiday focus as they look to continue making money after the traditional camping season has ended. Some parks have even...