Outdoor Hospitality News

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News for August 26, 2025

RVIA Reports 22,633 Shipments in July

BCLCA Highlights How Google AdWords Drives Bookings for Members

Dorset Campsite Seeks Certificate of Lawful Use After Decade of Operation

International Dog Day Puts Spotlight on Pet-Inclusive Glamping Options

Jellystone Parks in Canada Extend Peak Season with Fall and Halloween Events

RV Park Management Grows Tennessee Presence With Jackson RV Parks Addition

Marton Mere Holiday Village Seeks Approval for 20 Additional Caravans

Expansion Plans Filed for Unity Beach Holiday Park in Brean

Government

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Government

A red block with the word tax on top of a stack of Canadian dollars, aimed at private campground owners in Canada who can benefit from the small business deduction.

United Kingdom

Welsh Tourism Tax Faces Pushback from Holiday Park Sector

Jhareyna Pagao July 24, 2025

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United States

OHI Launches Campaign Backing Tax Relief for Wisconsin Campgrounds

Ken Lunaba July 23, 2025

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Washington

Thurston County Lands $7.1 Million in State Funding for Parks, Trails, and Habitat Projects

Sharah Ibrahim July 20, 2025

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Idaho

BLM Proposes Idaho Campground Fee Changes; Pocatello Decision Pending

Modern Campground July 18, 2025

Five volunteers in safety vests and hard hats install a wooden trail sign along a forest path, with a utility vehicle and saplings nearby under soft sunlight.

Arizona

Polaris and National Forest Foundation Award Five Grants for 2025 Forest Recreation Projects

Modern Campground July 18, 2025

Two Policymakers from the Government Affairs Team of the RV Industry Association shaking hands at a table.

United States

OHI Secures Three Key Federal Advocacy Wins Supporting Outdoor Hospitality Operators

Ken Lunaba July 16, 2025

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Ontario

Ontario Invests $82M to Upgrade St. Lawrence Corridor Parks and Campgrounds

Modern Campground July 14, 2025

Record sales Rv parks in California at the Queensland Supershow.

United Kingdom

Highland Motorhome Pass Scheme Falls Short of Revenue Goals but Stays the Course

Sharah Ibrahim July 13, 2025

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Canada

Canadian Visitors to Pay More at U.S. National Parks After New Trump Order

Sharah Ibrahim July 13, 2025

Ontario

ORVDA Applauds Updated Licensing Regulations for Motorhome Operators in Ontario

Ken Lunaba July 12, 2025

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New York

DEC Relaunches Free First-Time Camper Program for 2025 Season

Modern Campground July 11, 2025

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United States

ORR Unveils Trail Map to Boost Rural Economies Through Outdoor Recreation

Ken Lunaba July 11, 2025

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Nevada

Nevada State Parks Opens RTP Grant Pre-Applications for 2026 Funding

Modern Campground July 10, 2025

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United States

RV Industry Association Welcomes Federal Push to Expand Outdoor Access, Modernize Public Lands

Modern Campground July 10, 2025

Pennsylvania

Campground Tax Relief Bill Clears Pennsylvania House

Modern Campground July 9, 2025

A man in a suit is pressing a rubber stamp to approve zoning boards for tourism attractions in Brown County.

Idaho

Bonner County Halts Proposed RV Park Over Safety Concerns

Modern Campground July 9, 2025

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Kentucky

USACE Issues Notice to Lease Pikes Ridge Campground at Green River Lake

Modern Campground July 8, 2025

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Canada

Canada Lifts 25% Surtax on US-Imported Motorhomes Following Industry Advocacy

Ken Lunaba July 8, 2025

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Russia

Tatarstan Secures 500M Rubles in Federal Subsidies to Expand Glamping and Tourism Infrastructure

Jhareyna Pagao July 4, 2025

United States

RV Industry Applauds Secretarial Order Advancing EXPLORE Act Implementation

Ken Lunaba June 30, 2025

Two Policymakers from the Government Affairs Team of the RV Industry Association shaking hands at a table.

British Columbia

BCLCA Submits 2026 Budget Recommendations to Support Campgrounds

Ken Lunaba June 28, 2025

A family walks along a new gravel trail through a lakeside campground with RV pads, tent sites, and pine trees in early morning light.

British Columbia

Destination BC Launches Six Iconic Brands to Elevate Provincial Tourism

Ken Lunaba June 23, 2025

United States

ORR Applauds Senate for Recognizing Outdoor Recreation as Economic Driver

Modern Campground June 19, 2025

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Canada

Families to Enjoy Free Access to Banff and More with Canada Strong Pass

Modern Campground June 19, 2025