Toby O’Rourke, president & CEO of Kampgrounds of America, will be the keynote speaker at the Back to Camping Summit. O’Rourke joins a lineup of 22 speakers set to present at the virtual summit scheduled for May 11-12.
The online summit experience, accessible at BTCamping.com, is open to outdoor destination owners, operators, managers, staff, experts, and advisors. The event will focus on actionable strategies for RV parks, campgrounds, and glamping destinations to get their businesses “back to business.”
Organizers expect about 1,000 attendees to take part.
“We are honored to include Toby in the conference and look forward to her visionary guidance,” said Mark Koep, event producer.
The Back to Camping Summit has announced 21 additional speakers that include:
- Donna Bordeaux, owner of CampgroundAccounting.com
- Larry Brownfield, franchise development at KOA
- Michael Elliott, owner and managing principal at Camp and Park Accounting
- Wade Elliott, founder and owner of Utility Supply Group
- Jon Gray, CEO of RVShare
- Heather Gere, owner and partner of CampersAPP
- Patrick Hardy, CEO of Hytropy and Disaster Hawk app
- Chris Hipple, managing co-owner of Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance
- Irene Jones, associate in risk management at Marshall & Sterling Campground Insurance
- Mark Koep, founder and CEO of CampgroundViews.com
- Marc and Julie Bennett of RV Love
- Joe Moore, principal of Moore’s Campground Consulting
- Sarah Riley of Inspired Courses (U.K.)
- Andy Robinowitz, CEO of RV Life
- Christine E. Taylor, associate at Towne, Ryan and Partners’
- Erin Thiem, owner and operator of Inn Town Campground and Outside Inn
- Josh Weissenstein and Cody Sauer of LLA Hospitality
- Mike and Jen Wendland of RV Lifestyle
- Kyle Brady of Drivin’ & Vibin’
Koep’s internal polling has shown that 60 percent of outdoor destinations are either struggling or in serious financial troubles. Polling also showed that the consumer has changed perceptions and needs for outdoor travel this year.
The Back to Camping Summit presented by CampgroundViews.com in association with RoverPass is a virtual tradeshow taking place on May 11-12 and operating at BTCamping.com.?
RV park, campground and glamping destination owners, operators, managers, staff, vendors, partners, and related parties are invited to join the experience by registering at BTCamping.com. Attendee registration fees start at $49.99. Vendor and sponsorship opportunities are also available.
