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Brokers Busy, More Buyers Than Sellers at Moment
A year ago, demand for private parks was so strong that buyers were often at the mercy of the seller. This year, with higher interest rates, prices are down 15% or more, and buyers have more room to negotiate. “What’s obviously got the market roiled is the ability to...New CPR Device Offers Voice Instructions to Users
One of the more unique products being marketing to park operators this year is a potentially life-saving device — a push button-activated device that gives voice instructions on how to administer CPR for a cardiac event or choking situation for people of all ages....
Industry Leaders Remember Legacy of David Gorin
David Gorin will always be remembered as the man who helped establish the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) as the voice of the North American campground industry, according to current and former campground and RV industry officials....
Industry Leader Gorin Passes, Zoom Funeral Planned
David Gorin, a longtime lobbyist, campground industry consultant, and RV and manufactured housing Hall of Fame recipient who helped establish the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) as the voice of the North American campground industry,...Ariz. Association Wrapped Up Busy Conf. on Friday
Millennials have overtaken Baby Boomers as the nation’s largest market of consumers, but they have different needs, according to Rachel Godbout, chief operating offer of Advanced Outdoor Solutions (AOS), which manages private parks across the country. Speaking at the...Ariz. Conf. Attendees Tour Cavco Industries Facility
The 2023 Arizona Manufactured Housing Communities & Outdoor Hospitality Convention kicked off Wednesday (June 7) with a golf tournament and a tour of Cavco Industries’ new park model manufacturing facility in Glendale, Ariz., which opened eight months ago....Arizona ARVC Kicks Off Annual Conference Today
The Arizona Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (Arizona ARVC) today (June 7) begins a three-day convention and tradeshow in partnership with Manufactured Housing Communities of Arizona. The 2023 Arizona Manufactured Housing Communities & Outdoor Hospitality...
CAMP Hosts Meeting, Hears About Diversity Issues
Understanding diversity and how to promote it in the marketing of campgrounds, RV parks and resorts was among the topics discussed during two days of meetings of the nation’s top campground association managers. Kavita Sawh, a training specialist with the Ginsburg...
Longtime Ind. Leader Gorin Moved to Hospice Care
David Gorin, a longtime lobbyist, campground industry consultant, and RV and manufactured housing Hall of Fame recipient who helped establish the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (National ARVC) as the voice of the North American campground industry,...
Camp Store: Fire Starting Items are ‘Hot’ Commodity
One of the hottest products to hit campground stores these days is, quite literally, campfire products. These products, which range from easy-to-use fire starters to eco-friendly fire logs to self-contained mini bonfires, are designed to make it easy for campers to...
