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June 22, 2021
As offices shut down for Covid, workers bought vans and hit the road — and some don’t want to return
As vaccines roll out and states start to open up, some workers are returning to their offices, but for many of those who’ve adopted the van life, there is no end in sight to their life on the road. CNBC
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June 22, 2021
Mobile hotel firm Cabana secures $10M in Series A funding
Cabana, a travel-tech startup offering a luxe mobile hotel experience, has secured $10 million in Series A financing bringing the company’s total capital investment to $15 million. Cabana has expanded its locations from the Seattle market to Los Angeles, growing its fleet size to 35 vans and 15 individuals to...
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June 22, 2021
GoPro Announces New ‘Open GoPro’ API for 3rd Party Apps/Devices
GoPro has just announced a new open API for 3rd party companies/apps to use, called Open GoPro, allowing them to integrate with their cameras, starting with the GoPro Hero 9. The API (Application Programming Interface) allows a slew of functions over wireless interfaces, including control as well as transfer of media....
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June 22, 2021
2020 RV Industry Profile Now Available
The RV Industry Association’s 2020 RV Industry Profile has been released. The annual report provides a detailed look at RV production and shipment statistics, including historical comparisons of shipment data and unit dollar volume, as well as production breakdowns by product type and shipment destination. Check out key findings at RV-PRO
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June 22, 2021
Camping World Continues Expansion of RV Dealer Network in Ohio with Development Plans in the Greater Columbus and East Cleveland Areas
Camping World announced that it has executed purchase agreements for the planned development of two new RV SuperCenters on approximately 15 acres of land in Sunbury, Ohio and 15 acres of land in Madison, Ohio. Camping World currently has four locations in the state of Ohio and plans to open...
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June 22, 2021
AAA: 48M Americans Plan Independence Day Getaway
More than 47.7 million Americans will take to the nation’s roadways and skies this Independence Day (July 1–5), as travel volumes are expected to nearly fully recover to pre-pandemic levels. In fact, this will be the second-highest Independence Day travel volume on record, trailing only 2019. Overall, just 2.5% fewer...
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June 21, 2021
Hobby announces lightweight BEACHY caravan range
The German caravan and motorhome manufacturer, Hobby, has announced a new, lightweight sub-brand called BEACHY for 2022 aimed at newcomers to caravanning. It says the BEACHY was inspired by sun, sea and sand – the feeling of being on holiday – with interiors and decor inspired by being by the...
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June 21, 2021
In Mountain Towns, Locals Brace for Fire Threat From Adventure Travelers
In Mammoth Lakes, California, a town in the Eastern Sierra known for its skiing and outdoor recreation, tourism has been booming. The town’s residents are terrified. Adventure Journal
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June 20, 2021
The New Trend Of Wanderlust, Work-From-Anywhere Digital Nomads
The same way people view remote work as gaining back freedom, there’s been a steadily growing movement of people traveling the U.S. in their recreational vehicles for work and pleasure. Forbes
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June 19, 2021
Lemonis’ Camping World electric RV project hits a snag
After saying it has enough orders in place for the company’s Endurance truck to begin production. In a new filing with the Security and Exchange Commission, Lordstown admitted the purchase agreements it had in hand did not represent binding purchase orders. Marcus Lemonis has also suggested Camping World has ended...
