Top RV News: MAY 30, 2024

KOA Report: 10+ Million Canadians Identify as Campers

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) released its first-ever annual report focused on Canada as a part of the newly reimagined Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report. Camping and outdoor experiences in Canada have held an important place in outdoor hospitality, and this report shares consumer research and insights on how camping across Canada has evolved over the last decade and continues to grow, according to a press release.

The Canadian Camper

Key findings include:

• As of 2023, more than 10 million Canadian households identify themselves as campers and outdoor hospitality participants.
• Since 2014, the typical Canadian camper has skewed younger with 44% currently under 35, compared to just 28% of total campers a decade ago.
• In the last decade, camping has seen a 54% increase in participation by people of color.
• Camping with children has become increasingly popular among younger Canadian residents. Since the inception of the report, Canadian campers who bring children along on camping trips has more than doubled.

“Our data shows that of the 16 million households in Canada, 65 percent of them camp. This demonstrates a love for the outdoors ingrained in many Canadian family lifestyle choices and values,” said Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of Kampgrounds of America. “This beloved tradition continues to attract both younger and more diverse campers, which surely aided in increasing year-over-year camper nights among Canadians.”

Canada is emerging as a popular camping destination, with key shifts and findings revealing that one-third of all U.S. campers surveyed are considering a trip to Canada, a rate significantly higher among millennials. However, notably, one in five U.S. campers do not have the proper credentials to travel to Canada.

Trade Rep Renders Verdict on Remaining China 301 Exclusions

On Friday, May 24, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced they are further extending certain remaining Section 301 China tariff product exclusions for another year until May 31, 2025 and allowing others to expire following a temporary extension beyond the originally scheduled May 31 expiration date until June 14, according to a News & Insights report by the RV Industry Association (RVIA).  

The announcement can be read here, which will subsequently be published in the Federal Register sometime this week. Initial analysis shows that about 60% of the remaining exclusions will expire on Friday, June 14 (listed under Annex D), leaving 40% to remain in place for another year (listed in Annex C).

Wells Fargo Returns as Platinum Sponsor for RVDA Confab

FAIRFAX, Va. – The RV Dealers Association (RVDA) announced that Wells Fargo Inventory Finance is returning as the platinum sponsor for the 2024 RV Dealers Convention/Expo. This year’s opening general session keynote presentation by Kevin Brown is made possible by Wells Fargo, according to a release.  

The convention/expo will take place Nov. 11-15, 2024, at Paris Las Vegas and is sponsored by RVDA, the National RV Dealers Association, RVDA of Canada, and the Mike Molino RV Learning Center. 

“We are very grateful to have Wells Fargo Inventory Finance demonstrate its continued support of RVDA, and our industry as a whole, as our platinum sponsor,” said Convention/Expo Committee Chair Chris Andro, Hemlock Hill RV Sales in Southington, CT. “Wells Fargo’s contributions help make our show the one truly indispensable event in our business where dealers can come to learn and network with their peers as well as discover cutting-edge business development technologies that streamline their marketing efforts and maximize efficiency.”  

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