In reviewing the RV industry in Canada during the past year, several trends are apparent. CNW Canada Newswire provides a summary of some of the top ones, including strong RV sales, an increase in the popularity of camping and a change in ownership. Rather than the populace of RV owners being dominated by senior citizens,…
The Outdoor Foundation has released a new study, reporting that 43 million Americans went camping last year. This American Camper Report provides statistics on camping participation and campers’ preferences, as well as looks into the future of the industry Camping’s increase in popularity is portrayed by the numbers, with the 43 million count being an…
Kampgrounds of America (KOA), the country’s largest camping franchise business, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this summer. This giant in the industry has expanded from a few campsites north of Yellowstone River to the current nationwide 458 franchises. What a success story! It all started in 1962, when Billings’ businessmen set up a campground in…
Over the years, camping has evolved and been redefined in different ways. A few decades ago, the typical camping trip involved sleeping in a tent in the woods. Today, most campers stay at camping parks, and they are especially allured by those that offer more amenities and amusements. They are not only interested in more…
A current trend among campers is to use park models as a second home. While these models are not new, they have traditionally been used to offer campers a stay at a campground who don’t own a motorhome. Now, more and more campers are choosing to use them as an affordable second home through either…
Amenities are available for those who love the idea of spending time in the outdoors connecting with family and nature, but hate the idea of roughing it. Innovations in the camping industry have made it far more comfortable and less rugged than it was in years past. Jim Rogers, chairman and CEO of KOA, refers…