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 ng Canada; Simon Neal, Tagapagtatag at CEO ng CampMap; Phil Ingrassia, Direktor Ehekutibo ng RVDA; Rafael Correa, Pangulo at CFO ng Blue Water Development Corpat si Miguel Huerta, Pangulo ng Mexican Glamping Association.
Special guest Ward Wijngaert, Business Developer at Yelloh! nayon, 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.
Buod ng Nakaraang Episode
Sa episode noong Hunyo 24, 2026, ng MC Fireside Chats, host 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featured Craig Alsup, Owner of Askew’s Landing RV Campground, who shared his real-world experience in transforming an outdated park using AI.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.
Tungkol samin MC Fireside Chats
MC Fireside Chats ay isang live na karanasan sa podcast na nakatuon sa panlabas na mabuting pakikitungo at panlabas na mga industriya ng libangan. Hino-host ni Brian Searl, tagapagtatag at CEO ng Insider Perks at Modern Campground, nag-aalok ang palabas ng mga nakakaengganyong talakayan sa mga lider ng industriya, innovator, at eksperto na humuhubog sa kinabukasan ng camping, RVing, glamping, at outdoor recreation.
Ipapalabas tuwing Miyerkules ng alas-2 ng hapon (ET), ang palabas ay may nakabalangkas na lingguhang tema upang magbigay ng malalimang pagtalakay sa mga pinaka-kaugnay na paksa:
- Linggo 1: Mga Trend at Pananaw sa Industriya
- Linggo 2: Pagpapahusay ng Karanasan ng Bisita
- Linggo 3: Operasyon at Pamamahala ng Negosyo
- Ika-4 na Linggo: Marketing, AI at Teknolohiya
Nagtatampok ang bawat episode ng panel ng mga umuulit na panauhin, na kinukumpleto ng 1–2 umiikot na espesyal na bisita, kabilang ang mga analyst ng industriya, may-ari ng campground, provider ng teknolohiya, tagapagtaguyod ng sustainability, at higit pa. Kung tuklasin man ang pinakabagong mga uso sa merkado o mga makabagong diskarte sa karanasan ng bisita, MC Fireside Chats naghahatid ng mga insight na nakakapukaw ng pag-iisip para sa mga propesyonal at mahilig sa panlabas na spectrum ng libangan.
Upang galugarin ang mga nakaraang episode ng MC Fireside Chats, bisitahin ang: moderncampground.com/mc-fireside-chats.