Thomas Gagnon, owner of Bas St-Laurent KOA Resort in Quebec, always dreamed of creating the best camping experience in Quebec; but that dream almost didn’t happen. Gagnon sold his computer software business in 2007 and immediately began searching for a new venture. He’d loved traveling throughout North America in his motor coach over the years, … Read more
The KOA Monthly Research Report, June edition, reveals strong summer camping intentions. Each month KOA (Kampgrounds of America) tracks camping incidence and behavior for all campers throughout the US and Canada on a month-by-month basis. This new reporting will evaluate the camping market from both a look back at the previous month, but also look … Read more
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has recently launched Campfire Service, a new program providing owners and management with the guest service tools to create a rewarding camping experience that supports the company’s mission of connecting people to the outdoors and each other. A digital training program that can be delivered by KOA campgrounds at any … Read more
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has announced the release of enhanced search availability on its website, KOA.com. This new functionality allows guests to see site availability at multiple campground locations at a regional level on KOA.com, making booking easier across KOA locations. “One thing we know is that there is a big increase in the … Read more
Following the uncertainty of the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020, and associated campground closures, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports 80% more camper check-ins this Memorial Day Weekend. Even more impressive, check-ins for the KOA system were up more than 14% over the company’s record 2019, pointing to a robust return to camping across the United … Read more