Over the past decade, camping has evolved from a simple outdoor pastime to encompass a wide range of hospitality offerings catering to preferences from rugged wilderness adventures to luxurious glamping retreats. This growth has positively impacted the outdoor hospitality industry and the economies in which it operates.
💲In the past year, campers increased their average daily spending by $28 per camper per day on their trips. In all, campers spent about $49 billion in local communities.
🔄 90% of campers are adjusting their trips based on the economy. Most are spending less on food and entertainment, staying closer to home, or driving instead of flying to destinations.
🏕️ Eight in 10 campers shared that they planned to increase or keep their camping trip consistent, pointing to a healthy desire for outdoor travel.
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ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. has been the definitive leader in outdoor hospitality for more than 60 years. United under the mission of “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” the company consists of two unique brands: KOA and Terramor Outdoor Resorts. KOA, the world’s largest system of privately-owned, open-to-the-public campgrounds, consists of more than 500 franchised and owned campgrounds. With unrivaled brand visibility, KOA also offers campground owners and operators unparalleled support in campground education, design, recruitment, marketing and technology. Terramor Outdoor Resorts, a glamping venture, opened its first flagship property in Bar Harbor, Maine in 2020. Literally meaning ‘Love of Land,” the brand focuses on delivering a refined and upscale outdoor experience. For more information, visit KOA.com and TerramorOutdoorResort.com.
To learn more about joining the KOA Family of Campgrounds, contact us:
CALL US (406) 709-3536
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