WCM's Daily News Update: Nov. 27, 2023

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KOA Report Reveals Uplifting Trends in Holiday Travel

The?Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – November 2023 Edition?reveals a notable increase in healthy holiday travel expectations, with camping emerging as a favored option for Thanksgiving, Hanukah and Christmas celebrations. An ongoing research initiative by the leading outdoor hospitality brand, KOA’s report points to continued enthusiasm for camping as a preferred mode of travel, according to a press release.

2 Canadian Associations to Host National Conf. in ‘24

Campground owners and outdoor hospitality enthusiasts from across Canada are eagerly anticipating the most significant event of the decade — CampEx: Canadian Outdoor Hospitality Conference. This groundbreaking conference, jointly hosted by the Canadian Camping and RV Association ?(CCRVA) and Camping In Ontario , will take place from Nov. 17-19, 2024, at the Niagara Convention Centre in Niagara Falls, Ontario, according to a press release.

Canada’s Wholesale RV Shipments Down 56.6% YoY

The?Canadian Recreational Vehicle Association?(CRVA) reports that RV wholesale shipments into Canada for the third quarter ending Sep. 30 totaled 4,459 units compared to 10,269 in 2022, representing a decrease of 56.6% year over year.

Alpaca Bag! Texas RV Park Featuring Furry Friends

Wagon Master RV Park?in Sanger, Texas, has some residents that few other parks can claim: A herd of alpacas, according to the?Denton Record-Chronicle.

Visitors enjoy watching the alpacas and feeding them treats, including grain pellets and leaves from the Osage orange trees found on the grounds of the park. At feeding time, guests can meet at the door of the park office to watch the alpacas enjoy their dinner. The herd of eight alpacas is expecting a new addition this November, with the birth of another four-legged resident.

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