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RV Shipment Forecast Sees 499K in ‘22, 419K in ‘23
RV wholesale shipments are projected to reach 498,800 units by year-end 2022 and 419,000 units in 2023, according to the Fall 2022 issue of RV RoadSigns, the quarterly forecast prepared by ITR Economics for the RV Industry Association (RVIA). “This new forecast...
Industry Survey ID’s Park Owner Trends, Challenges
Park owners face a myriad of challenges in areas like marketing, social media management, staffing and more, according to a newly released Campground Owner & Manager Survey. The survey highlights some of the key trends and challenges that park owners face as they...
Glamping Show USA on Pace to See a Record Turnout
With about a month to go until The Glamping Show USA kicks off on Oct. 4, David Korse is busy putting final touches on what is expected to be the largest show in the four-year history of the event. “We have people registering every day, we are tackling questions from...
Kelly Jones Uses Experience to Grow ‘Great Escapes’
Kelly Jones, the vice president of operations for Great Escapes RV Resorts, which is owned by The Jenkins Organization, has a long history in the outdoor recreation industry stretching back to when she was just seven years old and her parents purchased an Illinois...CampSite 360 Releases First ‘Camper Insight Report’
CampSite 360 has released its first “Camper Insight Report,” which aims to help campgrounds and RV parks better understand what guests focus their attention on before visiting, according to a press release. The report pulls data from user activity as they searched...
Developer Harpaz Busy on Projects, Looking Ahead
Amir Harpaz, a park developer based in Florida, told WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) that his parks remain busy and booked out well into the future as he also works on other developments throughout the country. The first 158 RV sites at his Torrey Trails RV and Golf Resort in...
Nat. ARVC’s Sims Calls Re-Classification a ‘Big Win’
The past few days have been busy for Jeff Sims, senior director of state relations and program advocacy at the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC), as he worked with National ARVC’s Advocacy Team to talk about key issues and tout the...
Karmous Family Sells N.C’s ‘Seahaven Marine’ Park
After 30 years the Karmous family, including Kal and Irina Karmous, have sold their 74-site park Seahaven Marine RV Park in Sneads Ferry, N.C., Irina told WOODALLSCM.com on Tuesday (May 24). “We have moved back home to Houston, Texas, where we will be both...VIDEO: KOA’s O’Rourke On ‘22 Outlook, Challenges
WOODALLSCM.com caught up with KOA’s CEO Toby O’Rourke after her speech at the 2022 RV Industry Power Breakfast to get a few updates on what the KOA system is focused on, challenges it is tackling, public/private partnerships and...
KOA’s O’Rourke Notes Challenges in RV Ind. Speech
Toby O’Rourke, the president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA), spoke about some key trends in the outdoor hospitality industry during a brief speech at the RV Industry Power Breakfast held May 12 at the Northern Indiana Event Center in Elkhart, Ind., that...RMS Offers Customizable First-Time Camping Guide
RMS, a reservation and park management systems provider, has released its First-Time Camper Guide aimed at helping new campers prepare for their first camping trip. The free guide is also customizable for RV parks, campgrounds and glamping parks that want to...
