Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, announced today that its members have spent more than $100 million at Host locations to-date, which includes nearly 5,000 small businesses across North America, and are expected to spend another $50 million this year.
One of the main pillars of the Harvest Hosts model is the reciprocity between hosts and members. In exchange for complimentary overnight parking provided through an annual membership fee starting at $99, members show appreciation for hosts’ hospitality by supporting their businesses – whether tha’ts buying fresh produce from a farm, a bottle of wine from a winery, a sweater from an alpaca ranch, tickets to a museum or a round of golf. There is never any charge to small businesses for being part of the Harvest Hosts program.
“Small businesses are the backbone of America, and we’re thrilled to be able to support these authentic local operations by driving significant revenue to their bottom line. We encourage our members to support the places they stay and we don’t take a penny, nor charge any fees to the hosts to be a part of the program,” said Joel Holland, CEO of Harvest Hosts. “Seeing more than $100 million in revenue attributed to Harvest Hosts Members is just the beginning, as we expect more than $50 million to be spent in 2023 alone as the program grows.”
