Small but mighty has never been more true than when it comes to our OHCE2023 Takeaway Tour host parks! Takeaway Tours offer a unique hands-on experience where attendees can gain insights and a behind-the-scenes look at the nuts and bolts of operating a park day-to-day. This year tours for both current owners and prospective owners will be visiting two KC favorites: Kansas City East / Oak Grove KOA and Peculiar Park Place RV Park. As we take you on these tours, you can look forward to taking away incredibly valuable information to use in your future business operations.

The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) is pleased to announce PlainsCraft Covered Wagons as a new Select Partner. This partnership is a significant steppingstone for the world of outdoor adventure, bringing together National ARVC’s expertise with PlainsCraft’s innovative spirit. With PlainsCraft's distinct products, parks can attract a new demographic of adventurers who seek the charm of traditional outdoor living paired with modern comfort.

National ARVC is pleased to announce Newbook as an Elite partner, the highest level of partnership offered. This partnership benefits the entire Outdoor Hospitality Industry with new educational opportunities, first-of-its-kind events, industry research papers, and networking forums exclusively for National ARVC members. 
 

George O’Leary, an outspoken Irish immigrant and award-winning RV park industry pioneer who became nationally known for his service and support for both Arizona ARVC and National ARVC, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday. He was 92.

Paul Bambei, National ARVC's President and CEO, shared the following regarding the passing of his friend George. 

As the world is constantly growing and changing, our industry does as well. But what does that mean for us? And how do you solidify your place in the future of outdoor hospitality? During the opening general session of the 2023 Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo (OHCE) National ARVC is gathering a distinguished group of panelists to discuss where outdoor hospitality is going and how we’re ensuring our members are part of it now and in the future. 

The pandemic will have lasting effects on our economy. It is a simple fact that people are safer in outdoor venues with “social distancing” which makes vacations in RV parks and campgrounds highly desirable. Consequently, one of the predictions I have read in a variety of publications is that the RV park and campground industry will expand in the future significantly.

* All provided statistics and traveler information can be found in Booking.com's 2023 Sustainable Travel Report. *

Karl, Mary, and their son Simon are not new to owning and managing a business or to camping. After first losing their hog farm during the farming recession in the 1980s, Karl and Mary have owned a number of successful businesses. And, since he was 10 years old, Simon has worked by their side learning business strategies as well as the work it requires to grow successful businesses.

This blog originally appeared on Advanced Outdoor Solutions

What's one thing that can take a normal weekend to an extraordinary one for your customers? Themed events. Now hear us out, a normal day in the great outdoors is already a great way to spend your time. But adding an event to the day can not only elevate the experience for your customers but also drive revenue for your park.