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 加拿大 RVDA西蒙·尼爾，創辦人兼首席執行官 營地地圖菲爾·英格拉西亞，執行董事 RVDA拉斐爾·科雷亞，總裁兼首席財務官 藍水發展公司以及米格爾·韋爾塔，總裁 墨西哥豪華露營協會.
Special guest Ward Wijngaert, Business Developer at 黃村！, 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.
上一集回顧
在2026年6月24日播出的劇集中 MC Fireside Chats， 主持人 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featured Craig Alsup, Owner of Askew’s Landing RV Campground, who shared his real-world experience in transforming an outdated park using AI.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.
關於我們 MC Fireside Chats
MC Fireside Chats 是一個致力於戶外飯店和戶外休閒產業的直播播客體驗。主辦者 Brian Searl，創始人兼首席執行官 Insider Perks 以及 Modern Campground，該節目與行業領導者、創新者和專家進行了精彩的討論，塑造了露營、房車、豪華露營和戶外休閒的未來。
該節目每週三下午 2 點（美國東部時間）播出，每週圍繞一個主題展開，深入探討最相關的話題：
- 第一周：產業趨勢與洞察
- 第二週：提升賓客體驗
- 第三週：業務營運與管理
- 第四週：行銷、人工智慧和技術
每集都有一組常客，並輔以 1-2 名輪流特別嘉賓，包括產業分析師、露營地所有者、技術提供者、永續發展倡導者等。無論是探索最新的市場趨勢還是創新的賓客體驗策略， MC Fireside Chats 為戶外休閒領域的專業人士和愛好者提供發人深省的見解。
探索前幾集 MC Fireside Chats，訪問： Moderncampground.com/mc-fireside-chats.