Six years ago, Greg Query already had a great life. He was part owner of a successful insurance firm in Illinois, had a paid-for house and was looking forward to finding the right college for his daughter. But he wasn’t really happy. “I was extremely successful, but I felt like I was just doing time, … Read more
A surge in short-term business in the first quarter of the year resulted in an increase of total revenue of 20.9% versus 2020 and 21.3% over a record 2019, according to Kampgrounds of America, Inc. in their recently released Q1 Business Report. The company also acquired four campgrounds and secured five franchise contracts during the … Read more
Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) has been working to keep campgrounds open and operating in both the U.S. and Canada. This work is ongoing amidst increasing restrictions in Ontario and in an effort to be proactive for any future set-backs that may occur elsewhere. “Last year, as states … Read more
As a follow-up to the CARES Act passed in March 2020, new COVID Relief Legislation was signed into law by the President on December 27, 2020. The new law provides for several additional relief measures to assist individuals and businesses coping with the continuing negative impacts of the pandemic, though this article will focus primarily … Read more
Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s first annual “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in a 2020 report on the Best Franchise Cultures. With over 500 locally and owned and operated campgrounds across the U.S. and Canada, KOA is a family-focused brand at its core. … Read more
KACEY MUSGRAVES, COUNTRY MUSIC’S LATEST “IT” GIRL, REMINISCES TO MEMORIES OF KOA IN HER LATEST HIT SONG. That’s why we at Kampgrounds of America were so thrilled and impressed when we discovered one of the major tracks on Musgraves’ album “Same Trailer Different Park,” is entitled “My House.” The song by the talented, Texas-born songwriter/performer … Read more
2020 NORTH AMERICAN CAMPING REPORT The annual North American Camping Report is an industry-leading research initiative that shares insights on the behaviors and attitudes of North American campers. The sixth iteration of the report – the 2020 edition – provides a detailed look at 2019 camping behaviors and trends across North America. The Report was … Read more
The Man With The Plans Doug Mulvaney, Director of Facilities Design, is the man with the plans at KOA. Whenever a new company-owned property or franchised RV park is built or upgraded, Doug is there with guidance, layout suggestions and advises on power requirements for the future camper. The September 2020 edition of RV News … Read more
Fall COVID-19 Edition of the North American Camping Report Shows Strong Camping Sector Growth Among a Tough Year for Travel Leisure travelers predicted in May that their first trip once COVID-19 travel restrictions were lifted would be a camping trip, and the results of the fall special edition of Kampgrounds of America’s annual North American … Read more
May 27th Kampgrounds of America Satellite Media Tour netted a record 22 million media impressions in just two weeks. The tour was held at the Billings, Montana KOA Holiday, and featured KOA President & CEO Toby O’Rourke visiting live with members of television, cable, radio, and internet media throughout the U.S. KOA has used satellite … Read more