MC Daily News Brief - January 15th, 2025

Welcome to the MC Daily News Brief presented by Modern Campground , bringing you the latest updates and insights for today, January 15th, 2025. Stay informed with the most relevant news in the campground industry.

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OHI, Campground Owners to Advocate for Swipe Fee Reform at D.C. Event

In a push for legislative change, the Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) is mobilizing RV park and campground owners to attend an advocacy event in Washington, D.C., this February. The event, in partnership with the Merchant Payments Coalition, addresses the challenges small businesses face due to high credit card fees. Advocates will press U.S. Senators to support the Credit Card Competition Act, a bill introduced to reduce the dominance of Visa and 萬事達卡 by requiring major banks to offer alternative networks on their cards. This initiative, spearheaded by Senator Dick Durbin and Senator Roger Marshall, aims to alleviate financial burdens for small businesses. OHI, formerly known as the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds, incentivizes participation by covering key travel expenses for attendees, emphasizing the importance of representing the interests of over 3,000 campgrounds across North America.

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RV Industry Association to Host 2025 Winter Workplace Safety Seminar in Elkhart

The RV Industry Association (RVIA) is gearing up to host its 2025 Winter Workplace Safety Seminar on February 6 at the Crystal Ballroom in Elkhart, Indiana. This event, running from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., aims to equip safety professionals and plant leaders with effective strategies to boost workplace safety in the RV sector. Open to RVIA members for free, the seminar will highlight critical safety data and trends, featuring a case study on tiered auditing systems by Lippert and Thor Motor Coach , and a session by Winnebago Industries on fostering a robust safety culture. Experts from INSafe will also provide insights into workplace health standards. Additionally, the seminar offers valuable networking opportunities, enabling attendees to connect, share experiences, and address industry challenges collaboratively.

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Glamping Pods, Cabins Proposed for Fordell Woodland Site

In an exciting development for tourism near Fordell, Green Oak Ventures has submitted a proposal to Fife Council seeking “retrospective permission” to operate a small-scale holiday business on a woodland site. The application aims to formalize the use of two glamping pods and two log cabins, alongside the addition of a storage container and solar array, aligning with Fife's tourism strategy by enhancing the region's appeal. Previously, the site was approved for family recreational use in 2021, but its transformation into the Green Oak Nature Retreat necessitates a new planning application. This move follows an approach by the Council’s Enforcement Officer after the business, which includes a short-term let license for up to 10 guests, began operations without the required commercial permissions. Positioned near the Fordell Firs Scout Campsite, the retreat offers a promising location for both active and vehicular travelers, and with the successful operation of its existing pods since mid-2024, Green Oak Ventures is optimistic about sustainable growth with additional units.

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That’s all for today’s news. For more in-depth coverage of these and other stories related to the outdoor hospitality industry, visit ModernCampground.com.