2024 Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association Conference & EXPO
The 2024 Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo will be held May 14 – 17. It will be held at The Orlando Hilton, Orlando, FL. The conference is a multi-day event bringing together RV Park and Campground owners, operators, managers, staff, and industry suppliers. This is a must-attend event for anyone who is currently in the industry or wanting to get involved. Attendees will be treated to a wide variety of professional speakers, industry experts, valuable education seminars, networking opportunities, and fun sessions that will improve your business, cut your expenses, promote your park, and motivate and train your staff. Last but, not least, the conference features one of the best Supplier Expos in the nation showcasing the top products and services available today for the RV Park and campground industry. You can’t afford to miss this important event.
Event Details
Sponsorship Opportunities
Registration
Disclaimer: The event schedule is subject to change.
Hourly Schedule
Tuesday (May 14)
Wednesday (May 15)
- 10:00am - 12:00nn
- Board Meeting
- 12:00nn - 5:00pm
- Registration Desk Open – Bottom of escalator Foyer of Orlando
- 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- General Session – Effectively Marketing your Park – Email and Social Media tactics
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Breakout Session – Land Trust and Estate Planning by Larry Holbot, Real Estate Educator
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Breakout Session – Best Practices for Guest Ejections and Abandoned
- 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Welcome Reception
Thursday (May 16)
- 8:00am - 3:00pm
- Registration Desk Open
- 9:00am - 10:00am
- Breakfast, Introductions and Group Discussion
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Opening Session – Strategical Communications & Persuasion – How to positively position your park and shape public opinion by George Passantino, Passatino & Anderson
- 11:00am - 12:00nn
- Keynote Session
- 12:15pm - 1:45pm
- Chairman’s Lunch and Legislative Update – Thomas Sparrow, Marc Dunbar & David Eastman
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Breakout Session – Land Trust and Estate Planning by Larry Holbot, Real Estate Educator
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Breakout Session – Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Why You Need To Be Using It
- 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Breakout Session – Structuring a Rental Agreement, Guest Polices, Cancellations and Terms of Stay
- 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Breakout Session – Campground Accounting and Taxes
- 4:30pm - 5:15pm
- Park Model Preview and afternoon break – Sky Terrace
- 5:30pm - 6:00pm
- Appreciation Reception
- 6:00pm - 9:00pm
- Awards Banquet Dinner & Auction
- 8:30pm - 10:30pm
- After-Party Social and Networking Event at hotel bar/ Bar Tela
Friday (May 17)
- 8:00am - 10:00am
- Breakfast and Group Cracker Barrel Discussion – Important issues and hot topics
- 10:00am - 3:00pm
- Trade Show Is Open /Park Model Display Open – Lunch provided in trade show area
- 3:15pm - 4:15pm
- Closing Session – How to grow and protect your business in a changing economy
- 4:15pm - 5:00pm
- Conference Wrap-up and Annual Business Meeting
Speakers
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Heidi Doyle
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Irene Jones
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Marc Dunbar
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David D. Eastman
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Jeff Crider
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Gregory Offner
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Scott Bahr
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Andrea Ables
