What are the trends exciting campers in 2024? The Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report Series, Camping Trips and Travel Experiences, answers this question and more.
2024 Highlights include:
🚐 The popularity of RVs continues, with ownership doubling since 2014. RV rentals, especially peer-to-peer, have also increased, with 1.9 million households projected to rent this year.
🍂 Shoulder season camping is attracting more guests, with off-peak trips increasing by 21% since 2021. In contrast, peak-season camping has decreased by 4%.
🌄 Glamping leads the way for outdoor trips in 2024, as 36% of respondents say they hope to stay at an outdoor resort for glamping this year. Another 33% say they want to stay at a campground with a lot of services and amenities.
🏕️ Natural events, food tourism, and visiting small towns are the top camping experiences predicted in 2024.
🗺️ The most important travel considerations for 2024 are spending more time with family and friends (48%), improving personal wellness (16%) and taking more PTO from work (12%).
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