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When Dealers, Parks Collaborate It Can Benefit Everyone
Industry insiders acknowledge that most private park operators and RV dealers do not do as much as they could to develop reciprocal marketing relationships. But park operators and dealers who take the time to cultivate such relationships can develop close ties that...
Royal Gorge Finds Success Catering to Glamping Crowd
Campground operators across North America are increasingly investing in canvas “glamping” tents, which they furnish to varying degrees with household amenities, typically found in a furnished cabin. But while consumer interest in canvas tent glamping is on the rise,...
New Minimum Wage Laws Are Impacting Park Owners
George O’Leary and Paul Friesen’s parks are nearly 2,400 miles apart and they couldn’t be any more different. O’Leary owns and operates the 1,100-site Rincon Country West RV Resort and the 460-site site Rincon Country East RV Resort in Tucson, Ariz., which cater to...Some Jellystone Owners Utilize Exchange Programs
The Wisconsin Dells has positioned itself as “the Waterpark Capital of the World,” with marketing campaigns highlighting the fact the Wisconsin city has the largest concentration of indoor and outdoor waterparks on the planet. In 2018 alone, the city attracted four...
WCM Feature: Financial Records Key To Getting Loans
Park owners often need loans to finance park improvements and expansions, but many are not fully prepared to go through the loan approval process, according to financial experts WOODALLSCM.com (WCM) spoke with. “People will gather internal financial statements, which...LSI Symposium’s Last Day To Focus On Education
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort operators from across the U.S. and Canada will spend today (Nov. 14), the final day of Leisure System Inc.’s (LSI) annual Symposium, attending more than a dozen educational sessions. The Nov. 10-14 Symposium is being...Schutter, ARVC’s Bambei Speak At LSI Symposium
More than 240 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort franchise owners and staff members have gathered in North Charleston, S.C., this week for the group’s annual Symposium. “This is the biggest Symposium ever,” according to Rob Schutter, chief operating officer...LSI Symposium Drawing Jellystone Owners To S.C.
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort operators from across North America gathered in Charleston, S.C., on Sunday (Nov. 10) to attend to attend the annual Symposium of the Yogi Bear-themed franchise network. “We’re excited to be in Charleston this year as we...Gila Bend Continues To Improve, Now Top Rated KOA
When Scott Swanson and his mother, Sandy Catalana, acquired a fixer upper campground in Gila Bend, Ariz., four years ago, they knew it had potential as an affordable winter park for snowbirds. So they joined the Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) network to put the...Ninth Workamper News Rendezvous Begins Today
The ninth annual Workamper News Rendezvous is kicking off today (Oct. 21) and is set to feature seminars tailored to the needs of current and aspiring RV enthusiasts who want to work as they travel. The event runs through Oct. 25 and will take place at the Community...