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 fra CanadaSimon Neal, grunnlegger og administrerende direktør i CampMapPhil Ingrassia, administrerende direktør i RVDARafael Correa, administrerende direktør og finansdirektør i Blue Water Development Corpog Miguel Huerta, president i Meksikansk glampingforening.
Special guest Ward Wijngaert, Business Developer at Yelloh! Landsby, 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.
Oppsummering av forrige episode
I episoden av 24. juni 2026 MC Fireside Chats, vert 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featured Craig Alsup, Owner of Askew’s Landing RV Campground, who shared his real-world experience in transforming an outdated park using AI.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.
Om oss MC Fireside Chats
MC Fireside Chats er en live podcast-opplevelse dedikert til utendørs gjestfrihet og friluftslivsnæringer. Vert av Brian Searl, grunnlegger og administrerende direktør i Insider Perks og Modern Campground, tilbyr showet engasjerende diskusjoner med industriledere, innovatører og eksperter som former fremtiden for camping, bobiler, glamping og friluftsliv.
Programmet sendes hver onsdag kl. 2 (ET), og følger et strukturert ukentlig tema for å gi dypdykk i de mest relevante temaene:
- Uke 1: Bransjetrender og innsikt
- Uke 2: Forbedre gjesteopplevelsen
- Uke 3: Drift og ledelse
- Uke 4: Markedsføring, AI og teknologi
Hver episode har et panel med tilbakevendende gjester, supplert med 1–2 roterende spesialgjester, inkludert bransjeanalytikere, leirplasseiere, teknologileverandører, bærekraftsforkjempere og mer. Enten du utforsker de siste markedstrendene eller innovative gjesteopplevelsesstrategier, MC Fireside Chats leverer tankevekkende innsikt for fagfolk og entusiaster på tvers av friluftslivsspekteret.
For å utforske tidligere episoder av MC Fireside Chats, Besøk: moderncampground.com/mc-fireside-chats.