November 2, 2021

The Dyrt Launches Commission-Free Bookings for Campgrounds

PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dyrt is disrupting the camping industry by introducing commission-free bookings for campgrounds. The No. 1 camping app, with over 30 million visits from campers per year, is ramping up efforts to help campgrounds grow their businesses. "We all know the old, soon-to-be-outdated business model,"...

November 2, 2021

ARVC Preps For ‘Near-Record’ OHCE From Nov. 8-11

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is expecting near-record numbers, with an expected 800 attendees from more than 450 individual campgrounds, at its upcoming Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) in Raleigh, N.C., from Nov. 8-11. Woodallscm.com  

November 2, 2021

It’s No Secret, Camper Numbers Up in Western States

From 2014 to 2020, states — excluding Alaska and Hawaii — saw a 39% increase in occupancy for reservable campsites during peak season, according to the report. Western states saw a 47% increase during the same time frame. Read more key findings from the Camping Crunch report on WCM

November 1, 2021

Forest River RV Expanding into Noble County with Hundreds of New Jobs at New Facility

One of the largest RV manufacturers in North America, Forest River RV, is expanding to Ligonier, Ind., and expects to bring about 500 new jobs to Noble County, in northeast Indiana, over the next few years. Forest River RV announced the recent acquisition of three existing buildings on north Gerber Street...

November 1, 2021

DICK’S Sporting Goods Announces Grand Opening of its Second Public Lands Store and Second Golf Galaxy Performance Center

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) will expand the footprint of its Public Lands outdoor concept with the grand opening of its second Public Lands store -- in Columbus, Ohio -- on Nov. 5. DICK'S, the leading U.S. golf retailer also will open its second Golf Galaxy Performance Center, a newly redesigned...

October 31, 2021

Camping in Utah increased 77 percent in 6 years to 2020, despite Covid

A new survey shows a major increase in camping on national public lands in the past decade, with a notable spike during the pandemic. The estimated occupancy for reserved campsites in Utah in the summer months has seen a 77% increase from 2014 to 2020. Tyler McIntosh, conservation and research...

October 28, 2021

Fun Town RV Acquires Illinois-based Tri-State RV

Fort Worth, Texas-based Fun Town RV is expanding into the tri-state area with an agreement to acquire Tri-State RV in Anna, Ill. The facility is located at 1450 E. Vienna St, and is one of the top-selling RV dealers in Illinois, Missouri and Kentucky, according to its new parent company. Tri-State RV...

October 28, 2021

Want an RV? Prices Are 40% More Than a Year Ago

J.D. Power and Associates recently published a 2021 third-quarter report, showing increases of nearly 40% in some RV segments compared to the same time last year. (The report includes data for the last 10 model years for each segment.) The auto data analytics giant measured a 39.1% increase in travel trailer...

October 28, 2021

Chip Shortage Wreaks Havoc on Automakers’ Quarterly Results

Ford Motor Co. on Wednesday (Oct. 27) said third-quarter net income fell 24% to $1.8 billion because of the lingering microchip shortage, but strong demand drove the automaker to again raise its full-year guidance and reinstate a quarterly cash dividend. Ford reported adjusted earnings of $3 billion before interest and taxes,...

October 28, 2021

RVnGO becomes Official RV Rental Partner of Phoenix Raceway

Phoenix Raceway announced that RVnGO is the Official RV Rental Partner of Phoenix Raceway. The Scottsdale-based company is the presenting sponsor of camper move-in day on Nov. 1 - when campers begin rolling into Phoenix Raceway for NASCAR Championship Weekend.  Phoenix Raceway