Camping and RV News and Press Releases
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and business news in the camping and RV industry? Scroll below to view all camping/RV industry business news.
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February 23, 2022
This Bonkers Two-Story Luxury RV Comes With a Nightclub Deck That Rises Out of the Roof
Austrian brand Marchi Mobile's ultra-luxe motorhome, the Elemment Palazzo Superior, looks like it teleported to earth from an underwater planet. With its bonkers fishbowl-style cockpit, it features a wild design intended for extravagant road tripping, showcasing over-the-top features, including two separate stories and a pop-up rooftop nightclub. Robb Report
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February 22, 2022
Campground owners struggle with problematic guests who won’t pay bills, refuse to leave
Residents taking advantage of pandemic restrictions at campgrounds have led some owners to consider closing or selling their facilities. Marcie Stolberg, owner of Knife Island Campground in Esko, is one of the business owners in this situation. Located along the St. Louis River at 234 County Road 61, the campground,...
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February 18, 2022
Pandemic’s Impact on Outdoor Recreation in U.S.
Results indicated that nearly half of adults from across the United States now participate in outdoor recreation on at least a monthly basis, and approximately 20% may be new to outdoor recreation during the pandemic. Meanwhile, more than 13% of Americans ceased participation in outdoor recreation during the same time...
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February 18, 2022
Utah governor on Outdoor Retailer’s absence since 2018: “We did not miss them at all”
Utah Governor Spencer Cox didn’t mince words this week in his response to the news that 25 major companies—including REI and Patagonia—plan to boycott Outdoor Retailer if the trade show returns to Salt Lake City. Asked what he thinks of the show’s biggest customers protesting a move to Utah, Cox...
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February 17, 2022
‘Jellystone Park’ Signs 3 New Franchise Agreements
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts, a family camping and entertainment brand, recently signed franchise agreements in Ohio, Maine and Illinois for new locations to open in 2022. Woodallscm
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February 16, 2022
44 National Parks Set Visitation Records in 2021; 297M Total
While some of the most well-known national parks again had record visitation in 2021, numbers across the entire National Park System remained below pre-pandemic totals. These findings were released today as the National Park Service published its official annual visitation statistics for 2021. Of 423 parks in the National Park System, just...
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February 15, 2022
ARVC Report Shows Growth, to Add 81,000 Sites in ‘22
The National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) continues to highlight the growth of the outdoor hospitality industry, noting that more than 81,000 campsites are expected to be added over the next year, according to its 2021 Trends and Insights Report. Woodallscm
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February 15, 2022
Airstream has partnered with Supreme for a rather stylish travel trailer
Supreme has been reigning supreme with the most fantastic collaborations and stellar results. After giving us splendid objects to make our home superlative, the luxury streetwear brand is upping their already thriving game with a full-on Airstream single-axle 22″ travel trailer. Luxury Launches
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February 15, 2022
REI, Patagonia, and More Will Boycott if Outdoor Retailer Returns to Utah
Last fall, Spencer Cox, Utah’s governor, released a video practically begging Outdoor Retailer, by far the biggest industry trade show, to return to Salt Lake City. You may remember, OR left SLC a few years ago in response to Utah’s support for the shrinking of national monuments in the state....
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February 14, 2022
Peak Toolworks Acquires Elkhart’s Tooling Concepts
Peak Toolworks has completed its acquisition of Tooling Concepts in Elkhart, Ind. The company said the acquisition will strengthen its presence in the Midwest while adding to Peak’s 12 locations across the U.S. and Canada. The addition of an Elkhart plant creates a new opportunity to serve Peak’s customers engaged...
