Outdoor Hospitality Industry News and Reports
Annual KOA North American Camping Report
April 28, 2021
COVID-19 proved a key driver behind the influx of many camping attributes. More than 70% of North American campers changed their camping habits in 2020 and RV ownership is up in both the U.S and Canada.
Are you sure the price is right for your park?
February 12, 2021
Whether you’re one of those parks that regularly offers specials, or not, this year is as good as any to re-evaluate your strategy.
Texas 'flexcations' and 'boondocking' among top travel trends for 2021
January 4, 2021
RV booking site RVshare (which hosted the webinar), says their business tripled in 2020, and they don't expect the RV trend to slow down in the new year.
Millennials Are Flocking to RVs Like Never Before During the Pandemic, New Data Shows
December 22, 2020
According to data from RV rental platform Outdoorsy, bookings made by the demographic spiked 70% from 2019 to 2020
5 Ways RVs and Camper Vans Could Change Travel in 2021, According to an Expert
December 23, 2020
Outdoorsy, an RV and camper van rental site, found a 4,500% increase in bookings throughout the pandemic. Insider spoke with Jen Young, Outdoorsy's chief marketing officer and co-founder, to learn how this booming interest in RVs and camper vans could shape and change travel in 2021.
Camping Goes Mainstream: Glamping and RVs Help Make Outdoor Overnights Effortless
November 8, 2020
The trend is growing at a time when camping has never been more popular. The number of camping households in the U.S. now numbers 78.8 million, according to the 2019 North American Camping Report.
New Travel Research Shows 2020 Camping Interest, Activity Exceeded Spring Predictions
October 1, 2020
Fall COVID-19 Edition of the North American Camping Report Shows Strong Camping Sector Growth Among a Tough Year for Travel
Popularity of recreational vehicles surges amid coronavirus pandemic
August 18, 2020
With families looking for safe ways to enjoy summer getaways and many hotels still closed, popularity of recreational vehicles and boats is surging. NBC tech correspondent Jacob Ward explores the trend for TODAY’s ongoing series The New Normal.
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RV Sales Rev As Vacationers Avoid Hotels, Air Travelb interest
August 4, 2020
Call it a case of cooped up consumers creating pent up demand. Deprived of traditional spring and summer vacations that might include crowded flights and hotel stays due to Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, individuals and families are busting out on the open road in recreational vehicles where their rides are their lodgings.
Summer Recreation? It’s Backordered
August 3, 2020
In January, the Outdoor Foundation, the nonprofit arm of the Outdoor Industry Association, shared some gloomy statistics. According to its annual survey, fewer than 20 percent of Americans were recreating outside at least once a week, working out to an estimated billion fewer outdoor activities a year compared to a decade earlier. Just under half of the population, the organization estimated, was not participating in outdoor recreation at all.
North American Camping and the Effects of COVID-19
May 19, 2020
The results form this special report indicate that camping is well positioned to rebound earlier compared to other types of travel. As more people search for safe, affordable vacation options closer to home its anticipated that the interest in camping will continue to grow at an accelerated rate.
Visitation Highlights from US National Parks
February 10, 2020
In 2019, the National Park Service received over 327.5 million recreation visits; up 9 million visits (2.9%) from 2018. 2019 edged out 2018 as the third highest year for recreation visits (behind 2016 and 2017).
North American Glamping Report
October 30, 2019
The popularity of glamping has exploded in recent years among North American leisure travelers. The new North American Glamping Report provides findings on the preferences and behavior around glamping from leisure travelers throughout the U.S. and Canada....
RV Pain Hits Camping World
August 7, 2019:
Camping World Holdings was one of the biggest beneficiaries of the revival of recreational vehicles as a popular travel option. Yet despite the outdoor retailer's best efforts, earnings were weaker than expected.
Red Rocks glamping venue adds 20 more tents going into second year
May 20, 2019:
Red Rocks Glamping is about to begin its second year of pitching its canvas tents in Morrison, just two miles from the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. The company has added 20 tents to the 40 it had last summer ....
Leaving the 'Rat Race' Behind: More Families Selling Homes to Live Year Round in RV's
May 7, 2019:
You could say Brian and Shawnna Johnson were living the American dream. The Gilbert couple had high-paying jobs, a large house and decades worth of souvenirs and mementos.....