WCM's Daily News Update: Sept. 21, 2023

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Thiem: Answering the Question, What is Glamping?

Much has been written about glamping and how it’s the newest, hottest trend. As a park that has offered glamping since we opened, we’re looking forward to attending the upcoming Glamping Show Americas ?in Colorado to learn more about how this segment has changed over the last decade.?In addition to the opportunity to see and walk inside a variety of different types of glamping structures, it’s always a great opportunity to connect with people in different aspects of the industry and see how it’s evolving.

When we built our campground, we knew we wanted to include glamping as part of the design. We were fortunate enough to have had experiences staying in canvas tents over the years, from Costanoa on the California coast to a no-frills option on safari in Botswana. We distilled our experiences and what we knew about our potential customers to form a clear vision of that type of glamping.

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Snowbirds to Find New, Expanding Parks in Alabama

Snowbirds bound for Alabama later this year will find RV parks and resorts that are expanding and adding new amenities, including?Sun Outdoors Orange Beach, which has added 330 RV sites this year, some of which have outdoor kitchens.

Construction has also begun on?Paradise Found RV Resort and Marina in Theodore,?a 246-site park with waterfront views that is expected to open next summer.

“RV resorts in Alabama keep getting bigger and better. So new and returning Snowbirds are not only finding new RV resorts but existing RV resorts with more spaces and more amenities to enhance their stays,” said Bobby Cornwell , president and CEO of the Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association , which hosts?CampFlorida.com?and?CampInAlabama.com, the travel planning websites.

Tiger’s Tail RV Resort Celebrates Soft Opening in La.

Tiger’s Trail RV Resort, Baton Rouge, La.’s first luxury RV resort, welcomed guests for a soft opening on Wednesday (Sept. 20). The resort is located at 15001 River Road in Baton Rouge across from the L’Auberge Casino & Hotel, according to a press release. Tiger’s Trail RV Resort offers 220 RV Sites including 105 back-ins and 115 pull-throughs. All sites include concrete pads and patios, 30/50-amp electrical service, full hookups and Wi-Fi. There are also 10 cottage rentals with options for waterfront, lofts and no lofts.

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