Modern Campground invites outdoor hospitality professionals to explore international success stories and grassroots advocacy when MC Fireside Chats returns for Industry Trends and Insights on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 2 PM ET, presented by Modern Campground.
The engaging discussion will feature the insights of recurring industry experts Eleonore Hamm, President of the RVDA van CanadaSimon Neal, oprichter en CEO van KampKaartPhil Ingrassia, uitvoerend directeur van RVDARafael Correa, President & CFO van Blue Water Development Corpen Miguel Huerta, president van de Mexicaanse Glamping Association.
Special guest Ward Wijngaert, Business Developer at Yelloh! Dorp, will offer an exclusive look into the European holiday village model, examining its triumphs in premium amenities, franchising, and elevating the family camping experience. Operators eager to understand how to apply these proven strategies to their North American parks won’t want to miss this unique opportunity to learn from a global leader.
Lori and Christina Severson of Wisconsin Campgrounds will join the panel to spotlight the critical role of state association advocacy in empowering independent campground owners. They will share practical strategies for community building and operational excellence that drive local tourism and help navigate the ever-evolving regulatory landscape.
Samenvatting van de vorige aflevering
In de aflevering van 24 juni 2026 van MC Fireside Chats, gastheer Brian Searl led an essential discussion on the adoption of artificial intelligence and technology in the outdoor hospitality industry. He kicked off the conversation by questioning why many campground owners readily invest hundreds of thousands in physical amenities but hesitate to allocate minor amounts to high-ROI digital marketing or AI tools.
Matt Whitermore, Director at Unhitched Management and Climb Capital, explained that the push for technology is largely driven by economics. While legacy owners might coast on lower margins, new investors with significant debt must rely on technology to optimize revenue. Scott Lengel, Chairman and CEO of AdventureGenie, further argued that modern consumer behavior, where RVers use AI for research and negotiation, compels owners to adapt just to stay competitive.
The episode also featured Craig Alsup, Owner of Askew’s Landing RV Campground, who shared his real-world experience in transforming an outdated park using AI. By leveraging smart technology for tasks like generating phone scripts, creating maintenance checklists, and analyzing customer feedback, Craig significantly optimized operations and boosted his park’s online ratings and overall success.
Over ons MC Fireside Chats
MC Fireside Chats is een live podcastervaring gewijd aan de outdoor hospitality- en outdoor recreatie-industrieën. Gehost door Brian Searl, oprichter en CEO van Insider Perks en Modern Campgroundbiedt de show boeiende discussies met leiders uit de industrie, vernieuwers en experts die de toekomst van kamperen, kamperen met een camper, glamping en recreatie in de buitenlucht vormgeven.
Het programma wordt elke woensdag om 2 uur (ET) uitgezonden en volgt een gestructureerd wekelijks thema om diepgaand in te gaan op de meest relevante onderwerpen:
- Week 1: Trends en inzichten in de sector
- Week 2: De gastervaring verbeteren
- Week 3: Bedrijfsvoering en -management
- Week 4: Marketing, AI en technologie
Elke aflevering bevat een panel van terugkerende gasten, aangevuld met 1-2 wisselende speciale gasten, waaronder analisten uit de industrie, campingeigenaren, technologieleveranciers, voorstanders van duurzaamheid en meer. Of het nu gaat om het verkennen van de laatste markttrends of innovatieve gastervaringsstrategieën, MC Fireside Chats biedt prikkelende inzichten voor professionals en liefhebbers van buitenrecreatie.
Om eerdere afleveringen van te bekijken MC Fireside Chats, bezoek: moderncampground.com/mc-fireside-chats.