Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is offering a two-day Buyer’s Workshop for prospective campground owners to connect with industry experts.
The event is set to take place at the Tucson/Lazydays KOA Resort in Tucson, Arizona, on April 1-2.
According to KOA, the camping industry is one of the most vital and fastest-growing segments of the leisure travel industry, with more than 58 million U.S. households camping at least once in 2022.
The workshop aims to provide potential campground owners with the guidance they need to make informed decisions as they consider campground ownership.
During the two-day event, attendees will gain insights into essential analysis of purchasing, marketing, and operating a prosperous campground.
The topics to be covered include factors to consider when buying an existing campground, a comprehensive look at campground ownership, an overview of the camping industry and hospitality trends, and the unique insurance needs of campgrounds from industry and KOA experts.
Larry Brownfield, Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s assistant vice president of franchise development, said that as more people turn to camping for travel, the expectation of what a campground provides has increased.
Our goal is to provide prospective owners the resources and tools to begin their new venture on solid footing,” Brownfield added.
Previous attendees of the workshop, like Gerry Hodges, owner of Santa Fe KOA Journey, credit the event with helping them make the leap to campground ownership “The information we received was honest and essential. They didn’t hide the tough parts, and they helped us understand the details so that we could really determine that owning a campground was the thing to do for us,” Hodges said.
The cost of the KOA Buyer’s Workshop is $300 per person or $350 per couple, and it includes all materials as well as a selection of meals.
Interested individuals can sign up for the workshop on the KOA website or contact Deedee Flanagan at 800-548-7239 or [email protected].
With over 60 years of industry experience, KOA aims to help future campground owners leave the two-day workshop with the resources and knowledge to join the camping industry with confidence. To learn more about owning a KOA, visit ownaKOA.com.