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May 31, 2021
Evidence of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test may be required for Tokyo 2020 spectators
Domestic spectators could only be permitted to attend events at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games if they provide either proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test, it has been claimed. To date, over 3.2 million people have been fully vaccinated, roughly 2.6 per cent of the country’s...
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May 28, 2021
Who are the new RV buyers?
The United States’ RV Industry Association (RVIA) has commissioned a survey of new American buyers to discover who they are, what they’re buying and their preferred destinations. Camping Trade World
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May 28, 2021
RVezy Raises $19 Million in Venture Capital for RV Rentals
RVezy, a peer-to-peer marketplace for renting recreational vehicles (RVs) and campervans in North America, has raised about $19 million ($23 million Canadian dollars). The company, based in Ottawa and with 54 employees, began in 2017 with a focus on Canada. A year ago it expanded to the U.S., and it...
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May 27, 2021
Wholesale RV Values Continue to Set Records
The average selling price for motorized units was $64,474, which is up $1,507 (2.3 percent) from the previous month. Towables came in at $22,214, up $393 (1.8 percent) from last month. One year ago, the average motor home sold for $36,470 and the average towable unit brought $13,631. RV-PRO
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May 27, 2021
Dometic Acquires Zamp Sol
Dometic has acquired Zamp Solar, a North American manufacturer of innovative and high-quality mobile solar power solutions for the outdoor market. In 2020, Zamp Solar’s sales were about $14 million with a good operating margin and strong organic sales growth, according to its new parent company. RV-PRO
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May 26, 2021
Lazydays Sales, Revenue Rises in Q1; Report Delayed
The company is recalculating and auditing due to changes brought about by the Securities Exchange Commission issuing Special Purpose Acquisition Companies warrants. Revenues for the first quarter were $271 million, an increase of $80.1 million or 42% from the same period in 2020. Gross profit was $66 million, an increase...
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May 26, 2021
New 500-Site Texas Park to Offer Entertainment Venue
A Texas developer has debuted plans for the Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort, an RV resort and entertainment venue that will soon offer a weekend escape on the Texas Gulf Coast. The brand-new 150-acre beachfront resort will feature more than 500 RV sites and an amenity package including a...
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May 26, 2021
A Controversial Climbing Season on Mt. Everest Nears its End
As the final summit bids wrap up and the seasonal monsoons arrive, Nepal is left to face an uncertain future as COVID-19 cases, and causalities are on the rise. And with all international flights canceled, many foreign visitors are left wondering how they’ll get home. Adventure Blog
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May 26, 2021
Vista Outdoor acquires two companies, including an e-bike brand
Vista Outdoor, the parent company of CamelBak, Giro, Camp Chef, and others, has acquired e-bike maker QuietKat and the “hunt athleisure” brand Venor, adding to its portfolio of outdoor companies. OBJ
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May 26, 2021
Co-op Studios: REI Takes Center Stage With New Production Company for Movies, Podcasts
REI Co-op announced it will launch an in-house content arm to produce films, podcasts, and editorial programs. The co-op already produces a quarterly magazine, storytelling podcast, and myriad how-to videos. But with the debut of Co-op Studios, the outdoor retail giant officially stakes its business interests in the world of multimedia entertainment....
