| 2009 Campground Owner Awards Submissions Updated March 2009 |
2009 Campground Owner Awards Campground Owner is now accepting nominations for the Annual Campground Awards for all campgrounds and RV Parks across America. Read more |
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| Strategic Thinking during a Recession Updated March 2009 |
As campground owners and operators, you are planning and strategizing all the time. At Campground Owner, our mission is to provide a fresh voice within the industry, providing real and valuable information to help campground operators... Read more |
| A Struggling Economy Updated March 2009 |
How does this affect our industry? There is no way to sugar coat this; the economy is in rough shape. Our homes may have lost value, our portfolios likely much slimmer and for most. their business is heading quickly or are already in the red. Read more |
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| Industry News Updated March 2009 |
Active Network to Acquire ReserveAmerica from IAC IAC will sell 100% of its capital stock in Reserve America Holdings, Ltd. to Active in exchange for approximately 3.5 million shares of Active convertible preferred stock. Read more |
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| It (almost) always happens this way Updated March 2009 |
I had breakfast today with a really smart person who works for a really big company (that’s just about all he’ll let me say). He’s frustrated because they’re fading, and fast. The ironic thing is that if they focused their energy and their guts on the new market tha.... Read more |
| A 15 Year Reservation-Making Partnership Updated March 2009 |
This year Virginia State Parks celebrates 15 years of Partnership with ReserveAmerica, the leader in park reservation services. It’s been a long partnership. The partnership actually predates my arrival at Virginia State Parks (I started in 1996). It actually predates... Read more |
| Recreation Remains Strong in Weakening Economy Updated November 2008 |
ReserveAmerica and Ask.com report a surge in camping trends as consumers look to stretch their dollars this summer in the wake of what experts call a struggling economy. Read more |
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| Small is the New Big Updated November 2008 |
Big used to matter. Big meant economies of scale. (You never hear about “economies of tiny” do you?) People, usually guys, often ex-Marines, wanted to be CEO of a big company. The Fortune 500 is where people went to make… a fortune. Read more |
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| $1.5 Billion on Grocery and Convenience Products Updated November 2008 |
A move to bring more amenities to campgrounds across the U.S. includes a more visually appealing, product focused, clean and uniform retail experience. When traveling to hotels in California, Michigan, South Carolina or Vermont, one can always expect a... Read more |
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| Evolution of the Camping Consumer Updated November 2008 |
Strategies and trends within the camping industry. Camping is literally one of the oldest and most basic forms of travel, and when visiting many campgrounds it still resembles its historic origins. That said, the trends of the outdoor enthusiast and camper are changing... Read more |
| Welcome to Campground Owner Updated November 2008 |
As the new publication on the block, we wanted to introduce ourselves and welcome you to the most comprehensive, data driven and owner generated newspaper in the industry. Read more |
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