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US Boat Sales Cool From COVID-Era Demand Surge
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) reported new powerboat retail sales are estimated to be down slightly in 2023, approximately…
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Chinook Puts the ‘You’ in Unique
More than 80 years have passed since Chinook RV began life as a family enterprise in the nascent RV industry.…
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Rollick Introduces New ‘Future of Buying’ Study
Rollick is introducing the findings of its new comprehensive study, “Future of Buying.” The extensive investigation delves into the behaviors…
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US Labor Market Finishes 2023 With Highest Job Totals in Last Decade
The U.S. labor market just finished a year that many thought would see a recession with one of the highest 12-month job…
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Jackery Debuts TIME-Winning Solar Generator at CES
Jackery, maker of portable power and green energy solutions, has introduced its latest innovation, the Solar Generator Mars Bot, which…
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Italian Electric RV Expands Solar Roof, Produces Water From Moisture
The following is a product showcase from Design Boom. CES 2024 serves as a platform to introduce green solutions, including Pininfarina’s co-designed Electric…
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Certified Industry Personnel Recognized by Society of RV Professionals
The Society of Certified RV Professionals recognized 18 individuals from 13 participating dealerships who earned a new certification, and four…
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November Shipments Increase by 2.8%
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s November 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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Training Academy Sets Attendance Record in Advanced RV Training
The National RV Training Academy (NRVTA) broke its own attendance record in early 2024 with 123 participants enrolling in the…
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Wholesale RV Values Decline Amid Colder Weather
“Motorhome values declined quite a bit last month, continuing an overall trend that first emerged in mid-2022. Towables were less volatile,…
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Motocross Legend Becomes Entegra Coach Ambassador
Brian Deegan, Motocross legend, off-road racer, pioneer and team owner, has officially become an Entegra Coach brand ambassador. While he…
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Winnebago Spotlights 2024 Innovations at Tampa SuperShow
Winnebago, the flagship brand of outdoor lifestyle product manufacturer Winnebago Industries, is kicking off 2024 with five new RVs and…
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RecNation Storage Partners With Camping World, Good Sam
RecNation Storage, the owner, operator and developer of specialized RV and marine storage facilities, entered an exclusive marketing arrangement with…
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RV Lifestyle: Trends & Events in 2024
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle highlighting predicted trends and events that are likely to influence the RV…
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Study Shows Family Savings From RV Travel
A new study conducted by an outside, independent firm has found that RV vacations cost much less than other types of vacation…
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Hotel Elkhart Launches RV ‘Repair and Restore’ Package
Indiana’s Hotel Elkhart is introducing the Hotel Elkhart Repair and Restore package, designed to cater to RV enthusiasts with “comfort and…
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Features
Navigating Tricky Economic Terrain
Fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride. Like airline travelers bracing for expected turbulence, retailers are preparing for a…
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‘The Dyrt’ Most Downloaded Camping App in 2023
The Dyrt was the most downloaded camping app in 2023, maintaining its position as the No. 1 app for camping availability,…
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Company Offers New E-Bike, Camper, Electric Boat Hybrid
The following is a report from New Atlas. What once looked like it might be a wildly creative design project with questionable…
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Economic Study Shows Canadian RV Industry Growth
The Recreation Vehicle Dealers Association (RVDA) of Canada, the Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) and the Canadian Camping and RV…
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US Consumer Confidence Increases in December
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased in December to 110.7, up from a downwardly revised 101 in November. The Present Situation…
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Industry Leaders Push for RV-Friendly EV Charging Stations
As states decide how to spend unprecedented amounts of federal funds directed to the expansion of electric vehicle infrastructure, RV industry leaders…
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Orlando Tops RV Rental Trends in Florida
RVshare said it is observing a continued trend of RV travel in Orlando, Florida. As 2023 comes to a close, RVshare booking insights…
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Patrick Releases 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report
Patrick Industries has published its 2023 Sustainability & Responsibility Report. “Sustainability is a commitment to future generations, and at Patrick,…
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KOA Report: Camping Gear Trends on Holiday Wish Lists
The December edition of Kampgrounds of America (KOA) Monthly Research Report showed a dynamic camping landscape with a thriving interest in…
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San Bernardino RV Travel on the Rise
RVshare reported a rising trend for RV travel in San Bernardino, California. With its close proximity to scenic landscapes, outdoor adventure and…
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California Startup to Debut Electric RV at Tech Show
Pebble, a California-based startup “defining a new way to work, live and explore from anywhere,” will be showcasing its new…
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Tesla Alum Startup Details Flagship e-RV
The following is a report from Electrek. Ahead of initial production scheduled for 2024, electric RV startup Lightship is offering a peek…
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Market Watch: RV, Boat Makers Rise on Hopes for Lower Interest Rates
Shares of companies that make and sell boats and RVs powered higher Thursday, with many notching new 52-week highs, as…
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RVIA Spotlights Winnebago’s Amber Holm
The following is a News & Insights profile from the RV Industry Association (RVIA). Throughout her career, Amber Holm has…
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RV/MH Hall of Fame Reveals 2024 Inductees
This year’s RV/MH Hall of Fame inductee class was announced today, featuring well-known names in the RV and manufactured housing…
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Inflation Slows to 3.1% Annual Rate in November
Prices across a broad range of goods and services edged higher in November but were mostly in line with expectations,…
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Real Estate Company Acquires $34M Louisiana RV Park
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, announced its latest acquisition – a $34 million development featuring 417 RV sites and 77…
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AAA: 115.2M Americans to Travel During Holidays
AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period.…
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New TV Show to Feature Louisiana RV Park Cabin Renovations
Servio Capital, a real estate development company, is producing a 5-season reality TV show series called “Cabin Wars: Flip It…
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EV Charging Company Partners With Grounded RV, Others in Detroit
itselectric, a Brooklyn-born electric vehicle (EV) curbside charging company, announced three key initiatives launching in Detroit. The strategic partnerships underscore how…
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New ‘RV Technology Summit’ Coming in January
A new “groundbreaking” event hosted by Harvest Hosts, RV Life, Outdoorsy and Roamly is coming to Tampa Bay, Florida, in…
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November Unemployment Declines Unexpectedly, Stocks Rise
The unemployment rate unexpectedly fell in November, reflecting signs that the labor market may not be cooling as quickly as…
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RVIA: Shipments Expected to Hit 350,000 in 2024
RV wholesale shipments are expected to hit 350,000 units in 2024, according to the Winter 2023 issue of RV RoadSigns,…
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Manufactured Housing Prices Outpace New Single-Family Homes
The following is a report from MSN.com. Though home prices have come down in some areas, they remain steep across…
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RVIA Annual Meeting: Cautious Yet Positive
The sentiment of Wednesday’s RV Industry Association (RVIA) Annual Meeting was realistic, but also hopeful. In the video presentation open…
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Electric Vehicle, RV Stocks Could Benefit as Interest Rate Worries Fade
The following is a stocks report from Seeking Alpha. Electric vehicle, RV and boating stocks rallied on Wednesday, Dec. 6,…
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The Dyrt: A Third of Campers Now Camp in Winter
The Dyrt, an app for camping availability, photos and reviews, recently completed a survey of campers showing that nearly one-third (31.2%)…
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RVshare, Spot2Nite Partner on Solar Eclipse Packages
RVshare announced its partnership with Spot2Nite, a booking engine and online travel agency (OTA) marketplace for campground and RV park accommodations,…
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Alliance Hosts Annual Owner Rally at NRVTA
Alliance RV hosted its second annual Owner Empowerment Rally from Nov. 6-10 at the esteemed National RV Training Academy (NRVTA).…
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Features
Get Ready for the Next Market Shift
The market has shifted again. Rising interest rates, increased inventory, less maintenance work and more warranty work, longer delays in…
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AAA: Gas Price Decreases Nearing End?
Despite less than stellar domestic demand, the national average for a gallon of gas fell only two cents since last…
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RV Lifestyle: Real RVers Talk ‘Dream’ Destinations
The following is a report from RV Lifestyle derived from its recent Facebook survey. We asked, and our fellow RVers…
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OHCE Event Breaks Records, Tops $50M in Booked Business
The 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE2023) has concluded, leaving a lasting impression on the outdoor hospitality industry with…
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Duo Form Awarded at Thermoforming Conference
Duo Form was awarded twice in an annual parts competition during the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE) Thermoforming Conference held…
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EXPLORE Recreation Act Gains Strong Bipartisan Momentum
Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act (EXPLORE) was introduced yesterday, Nov. 29, in the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan…
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Tesla to Deliver First Long-Awaited Cybertrucks
The following is a report from Business Insider. Tesla is expected to deliver 10 Cybertrucks at a launch event in…
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Giving Tuesday: Support the Industry
On Giving Tuesday, take a break from holiday shopping and check out the numerous RV industry organizations that would greatly…
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Black Book: Wholesale RV Values Mixed as Winter Arrives
Wholesale RV values have stayed mixed as winter settles in across North America. “Motorhomes continued their frustrating ‘one month up,…
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State Recreation Economy Rankings Show ‘Coast to Coast’ Growth
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) shared its annual ranking of state outdoor recreation economies according to new data from the U.S. Bureau…
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Aqua-Hot Debuts Class B Floor Heating System
Aqua-Hot, an Airxcel brand, announced the launch of its Glenwood Flooring System, offering radiant floor heating for camper vans compatible…
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Outside Van Debuts ‘Nomadic Athlete’ Concept Vehicle
Outside Van launched its latest concept adventure vehicle, dubbed Pacer, which will hit the market soon and “is expected to…
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RVIA Releases October Shipment Report
Results for the RV Industry Association (RVIA)’s October 2023 survey of manufacturers found that total RV shipments ended the month…
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RVIA to Host Annual Meeting in December
The RV Industry Association (RVIA), a leading trade voice of the $140 billion dollar RV industry, will hold its Annual…
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Biden Convenes First ‘Supply Chain Council’ Meeting
The following is a report from the Associated Press (AP). President Joe Biden today will convene the first meeting of his…
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Canadian RV Shipments Decrease 56.6% YoY
The Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association (CRVA) reported that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter totaled 4,459 units,…
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KOA Reports Positive Holiday Travel Trends
Kampgrounds of America (KOA)’s Monthly Research Report for November revealed a notable increase in healthy holiday travel expectations, with camping…
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THOR Unveils Electric RV Charging Station Concept
THOR Industries today unveiled 3D renderings of an electric vehicle (EV) charging station concept designed for eRVs, from small travel trailers…
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inTech Introduces Flyer Forge Lineup Addition
inTech, maker of all-aluminum products and solutions, announced the latest addition to its esteemed Flyer line – the Flyer Forge.…
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CNBC: Spotlight on Startup’s Self-Propelled eRV
The $50 billion travel trailer industry is finally hitching up to the electric vehicle ecosystem. Legacy companies such as Winnebago…
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RV PRO December Issue Spotlights 40 Under 40 Winners
RV PRO’s final issue of 2023 is now available to read online, which highlights the 40 Under 40 Class of…
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Outdoor Rec Contributes Over $1 Trillion to US Economy
A new study released last Friday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) revealed the powerful economic impact of outdoor…
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Thanksgiving Gas Prices Steadily Lowering
With Thanksgiving fast approaching (and maybe the in-laws), the national average for a gallon of gas is steadily declining. Since…
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Webinars
Webinar: Overcome the Roadblocks of Modern Marketing
This thought-provoking webinar is focused on strategies to “Overcome the Roadblocks of Modern Marketing.” This event provides an opportunity to…
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OHCE ‘Mega Park of the Year’ Awarded to Maryland Campground
Blue Water Development, a provider of outdoor hospitality experiences, announced that its property, Sun Outdoors Frontier Town, has been named…
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WSJ: What Retirement in a Boat, RV Looks Like in America
Editor’s Note: The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an illustrated article about nomadic retirees who open up about their finances…
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KOA Reveals Campground of the Year, ‘Rising Star’ Winner
Kampgrounds of America (KOA) announced its 2024 Campground of the Year award, its highest honor, was given to Denver West/Central…
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Oliver Trailers Touts Dealer Momentum at RVDA Expo
Oliver Trailers said it signed numerous dealer partners at the RV Dealers Association (RVDA)’s con/expo held in Las Vegas. Oliver,…
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The Art of Trendy Fabrics
Home furnishings specialist Richloom hopes to grow its RV business substantially in the coming years. The New York City-headquartered company…
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KOA Convention Hosts 800-Plus, Highlights Awards & Net Promoter Score
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) welcomed 376 campgrounds and 801 total attendees at its convention at South Point Convention Center…
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20 Million Plan RV Trips This Holiday Season
The 2023 holiday season is expected to be one the busiest on record, with 122 million people or 63% of…
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Latest Camper Trends Revealed in ‘Generational Report’
RMS North America, a provider of reservation and property management systems to the outdoor hospitality industry, has partnered again with OHI (formerly…
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Jayco Joins ‘RV Unplugged’ for Season Two
Jayco announced its continued partnership with “RV Unplugged” for the show’s much-anticipated second season. RV Unplugged is a reality show…
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Thanksgiving Travel Forecast Third Highest Since 2000
AAA projected 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period. This…
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Good Housekeeping Awards Two RV Companies
Good Housekeeping’s 2024 Family Travel Awards spotlighted two companies in the RV/camping industry: RVshare and Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts.…
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FRVTA Regional Shows Draw Attention
The Florida RV Trade Association (FRVTA) just completed its fall RV show season with three events. The Jacksonville Fall RV…
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October Consumer Inflation Eases From Cheaper Gas, Airfare
Long past its painful peak, inflation in the United States may be heading steadily back toward its pre-pandemic levels, without the…
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RVshare, Direct Partner on Fleet Management Solutions
Direct, an innovator of vertical SaaS solutions for the vacation rental industry, announced its strategic partnership with RVshare. The collaboration signifies…
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California Dealer Named RV Partner of Renowned Off-Road Race
King of the Hammers, called the world’s largest off-road race, announced its latest partnership with El Monte RV, named the…
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ORR Webinar to Reveal Economic Impact of Outdoor Rec
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) will release the latest economic impact report from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) during…
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WFCO Unveils Voice-Activated RV Control System
WFCO Technologies, maker of power conversion and management products, has launched its Power Pro, a digital control system featuring voice…
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RVshare Trends Report Finds ‘Monumental’ Travel Year Ahead
RVshare revealed findings from its 2024 Travel Trend Report, indicating a monumental year ahead for travel. Conducted by Wakefield Research and…
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Veterans More Likely to be Campers, Campground Owners
A survey from The Dyrt found that 14.8% of campers are veterans or active military. That number is twice the…
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RV Rentals Rising in Vegas
RVshare reported a consistent rise in travelers renting RVs from Las Vegas. A location celebrated for its dazzling nightlife and around the…
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National ARVC Rebrands as ‘OHI’
National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) launched a rebrand that includes renaming the organization to OHI. The rebranding was…
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CAMP365 Debuts Truck Bed Camper Targeting EV Market
CAMP365, creators of the “world’s first fold-out cabin camper,” launched a new platform in the pickup-camper category, the CAMP365 T…
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LCI Industries Reports Q3 Financials
LCI Industries, through its wholly owned subsidiary Lippert, reported financial results for 2023’s third quarter. Consolidated net sales for the…
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Yogi Bear Jellystone Park Franchisees Report Strong Sales
Same-park sales at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, the nation’s leading family camping, glamping and outdoor entertainment franchise, were up…
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Interest Rates Held at 22-Year High
The U.S. Federal Reserve voted Wednesday to hold interest rates at a 22-year high for a second straight meeting, as…
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SEMA Show Spotlights Overlanding Builds
The SEMA Show, held by the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) this week in Las Vegas, provided a peak at…
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2023 Outdoor Hospitality Report Launched by ARVC
National ARVC released its highly anticipated 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Industry Benchmarking Report, an in-depth look at the current state of…
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ORR Touts Bolstered Recreation Workforce From BLM Investment
The Outdoor Recreation Roundtable (ORR) applauded the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) commitment to invest $9 million in bolstering recreation…
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Cruiser RV Launches Essence Fifth Wheel
Cruiser RV announced the release of its newest mid-profile fifth wheel, dubbed Essence. The OEM said Essence offers a lower…
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Salt Lake City, Northern California Set RV Rental Records
Salt Lake City set a record as the city renting the most RVs in the country, according to new data…
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AI-Based Trip Planner Partners With Outdoor Accommodation Software
AdventureGenie, the first AI-powered travel planning tool for camping and RV trips, and Spot2Nite, a cloud-based booking software for campground and…
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