At Kampgrounds of America (KOA), our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) extends far beyond words on paper. We believe the outdoors is fun and for everyone, and we’ve embraced a multifaceted approach to ensure that every camper, employee, and franchise partner feels a sense of belonging within the KOA community. Our DEI journey … Read more
Choosing a reservation software may not sound as exciting as some of the other decisions you need to make for your campground, but choosing the right one is essential for its success. From tracking bookings to correctly logging transactions, the right reservation system can streamline processes for more efficient operation. Experience Groundbreaking Software With K2 … Read more
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – August 2023 Edition reports that more campers intend to camp over Labor Day than compared to 2022. Approximately three-fourths of campers have already made plans for the holiday weekend. Further indicating a likely boost to late summer and fall camping, nearly 64% of campers are … Read more
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is pleased to announce the latest recipients of the company’s KOA Campground of the Future Grant. Open to any KOA campground, the program supports forward-thinking and innovative campground projects that are helping pioneer the future of outdoor hospitality. Recipient franchisees, selected by a panel of campground experts, receive up to … Read more
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports continued growth, sharing that revenue has improved by 2% year-over-year. Following years of record-breaking same-store revenue, the company anticipates more positive change, with advanced deposits up 9.5% over 2022. “Our ongoing improvement since the surge in camping popularity during the pandemic is a real testament to the service we … Read more
The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – July 2023 Edition reports that more than 21.5 million households camped over the 4th of July holiday, a number on par with 2022. Despite healthy camping incidence, however, most campers (56%) share that they have been postponing trips to later in the summer or fall. … Read more
As the world leader in advancing outdoor hospitality, Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is consistently seeking new ways to optimize revenue and bring additional tools and best practices to our franchisees to help them do the same. During the COVID-19 pandemic, society was challenged to find new ways to connect to each other and camping rose … Read more
The 2023 Fourth of July holiday results across Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s (KOA) family of campgrounds showed an increase in registration revenue of more than 12% over the record results of the prior year. In Canada, registrations for the Canada Day holiday were up nearly 7%. “It’s exciting to see such strong growth over one … Read more
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) franchise owners Mark and Karla Lemoine recently shared their story of campground ownership on a video feature for CNBC make it. The feature highlighted the couple’s decision to leave the job stability of a career with the Michigan state government and liquidate assets to purchase a campground in 2016. Purchased … Read more
For over 20 years, Independence Bank (IB) has coordinated with Kampgrounds of America (KOA) by specializing in campground lending through the financing of acquisitions, refinances, and improvements. IB has evolved to include an entire branch solely dedicated to working with campground owners and has a customer base that spans 42 states and Canada. IB is … Read more