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October 6, 2021
KOA Adds Dedicated Position for Canadian Market Expansion
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Matt Stovold to the newly created position of KOA Franchise Development Manager for Canada. Stovold joins KOA after more than10 years of operating and managing the Toronto North/Cookstown KOA Holiday in Ontario. Woodalls
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October 6, 2021
Harvest Hosts Finalizes Boondockers Welcome Integration to Become the Largest Private RV Camping Network, Offering Over 5,600 Locations for Members
Harvest Hosts, a membership program giving RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the complete integration of Boondockers Welcome, a community-driven camping solution, into its platform following acquisition of the company in May 2021. Both built by RVers for RVers, the companies share a mission of giving travelers opportunities...
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October 5, 2021
Winnebago Roam Revealed As Brand’s First Camper Van For Wheelchair Users
Winnebago RV company revealed the Winnebago Roam - a Class B camper van which offers plenty of cabin space despite its relatively smaller cabin compared to the other wheelchair-friendly RVs. Aside from its remote-controlled wheelchair lift, cabinets and storage compartments inside are accessible even while seated, with specially-made duffels for...
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October 5, 2021
RV Industry Priorities Included in Infrastructure Bill
While the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package, seemed poised to pass the House of Representatives last week, ongoing disagreement between the progressive and centrist wings of the Democratic Party delayed the vote. Progressive Democrats are insisting that the infrastructure bill and a separate reconciliation package...
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October 5, 2021
This Luxury Motorhome With Mercedes-Benz Tech Shows What German Design Is All About
You’re probably already familiar with motorhomes based on a Mercedes Sprinter chassis, but this model is more than that because it combines a Mercedes chassis with top-of-the-line German interior design, which gives it a unique flavor. Auto Evolution
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October 5, 2021
KOA: Over 6.3M Hispanic Households Camped in ‘20
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15) with the release of the 2021 Latinx Camping Snapshot, which highlights the continued growth of camping popularity among U.S. Latinx audiences. Latinx campers represent 6.3 million camping households in the U.S., with 15% who are new to camping...
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October 5, 2021
REDARC Brings Solar Capabilities to North America
LONSDALE, SOUTH AUSTRALIA; REDARC, the leading Overland authority in power management launches a suite of solar products in North America. No more melted ice, no more warm drinks, no more worrying about state of charge, no more compromises. Leave the crowds behind and get off-grid with REDARC’s 12-volt solar range....
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October 5, 2021
Evo Acquires Backcountry Lodge in British Columbia
Industry retailer evo announced this morning that it is expanding its hospitality business by acquiring the Journeyman Lodge in British Columbia. Journeyman Lodge is located 90 minutes north of Vancouver and 20 minutes south of Whistler Village. The 5,000-squre-foot lodge accommodates 24 guests and is surrounded by thousands of miles...
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October 5, 2021
Outdoor industry stocks suffer setbacks in Q3
Snarled supply chains have done more than slow the movement of outdoor goods around the globe. They’ve also stalled public companies’ stock growth. In the third quarter, congested ports stymied the skyrocketing demand for outdoor products and caused the share prices of outdoor-focused publicly traded corporations to suffer as well....
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October 4, 2021
REI launches REI Cooperative Action Fund to scale investment in the outdoors
SEATTLE, Oct. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- REI is launching a new community-supported public charity to harness the collective power of its 20 million members to fight for a more equitable and inclusive outdoor community. For the first time in the co-op's 83-year history, the REI Cooperative Action Fund will allow co-op members, employees and the...
