Chris Bonds of RMS shares how smart outdoor hospitality operators can grow revenue by understanding today’s RV and glamping guests, improving amenities, building off-season demand, enabling direct online booking, using digital tools, strengthening loyalty, and highlighting sustainability as part of the guest experience. Keywords: outdoor hospitality, RMS, Chris Bonds, RV park revenue, glamping, RV resort […]
This Campspot presentation reviews 2025 performance and 2026 booking outlook trends for Florida and Alabama campgrounds, including occupancy, ADR, RevPAS, booking windows, length of stay, seasonal versus transient demand, campsite category performance, online booking growth, marketplace activity, cancellation trends, and shifts in Canadian traveler behavior. Keywords: outdoor industry outlook, Campspot, campground booking trends, RV park […]
Ravi Parikh, CEO and Co-Founder of RoverPass, explores how RV parks and campgrounds can use OTAs strategically to improve visibility, attract new guests, fill occupancy gaps, and protect margins. The presentation also explains how AI-powered search is changing campground discovery and why complete, accurate listings, strong reviews, clear amenities, and smart distribution strategies matter more […]
Ed O. Bridgman of EOB Consulting shares practical guidance for developing, purchasing, and operating RV destinations, with a focus on choosing the right RV destination type, evaluating land and infrastructure, managing electricity usage, reducing staffing dependency, and maximizing profit through smarter design and operations. Keywords: RV destination development, RV park consulting, campground development, outdoor hospitality, […]
This AI prompt cheat sheet gives RV park, campground, and outdoor hospitality operators ready-to-use prompts for creating event flyers, monthly activity calendars, guest welcome messages, review responses, and social media posts using ChatGPT or Claude. It also includes quick tips for customizing each prompt with real park details for stronger results. Keywords: AI prompts, ChatGPT […]
Mike Harrison of CRR Hospitality shares five practical ways outdoor hospitality operators can improve occupancy and elevate the guest experience through smarter pricing, stronger digital curb appeal, AI and automation, brand-building, and better performance tracking. Keywords: outdoor hospitality, RV park marketing, campground occupancy, guest experience, dynamic pricing, revenue management, digital marketing, Google Business Profile, direct […]
60 Years of Progress, Partnership, and Preservation Founded sixty years ago, the Florida RV Parks and Campground Association was established by a small but determined group of campground owners who recognized the need for a unified voice to support, protect, and advance Florida’s growing outdoor hospitality industry. In the early years, the Association focused on […]
If you operate an RV park or campground in Florida, you’ve likely felt two things at the same time this year: You’re sitting far from empty… but it can feel like guests are shopping harder, booking later, and expecting more. That combination is exactly what 2026 looks like. Florida’s demand engine is still powerful, but […]
A lot of owners start out thinking they’re in the site-rental business. You put in pads, pedestals, roads, a bathhouse, maybe a playground. You hook up a reservation system. People book, they show up, they plug in. How hard can it be? Then the season hits. Someone’s furious because their neighbor’s dog barked all night. […]
A field guide to higher ADR, smoother arrivals, and five-star reviews – without burning out your team Peak season doesn’t forgive weak links. It magnifies them. The booking engine hiccup that’s “fine for now,” the pedestal you’ve been meaning to replace, the check-in line that snakes past the camp store – when volume surges, each […]