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

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is launching a new campground resale program to help interested owners sell their KOA campgrounds. The KOA Resale Program, in partnership with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Floberg Real Estate, will help franchisees navigate the intricacies of campground sales. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Floberg Real Estate is an independently owned member of one of … Read more

Following the release of Kampgrounds of America’s (KOA) annual North American Camping Report in April, new monthly research will continue to track camping incidence and behavior across all North American campers. The KOA Monthly Research Report – May Edition indicates more than 17.8 million households will kick off their summer camping season over Memorial and … Read more

Two new KOA incentives are in place to help KOA campground owners complete capital and operational improvements. KOA’s Royalty Incentive Program, which offers a reduction in franchise royalties with qualified developments, supports a newly created role to maximize revenue for campgrounds and meet the needs of a new generation of campers. New Sites and Accommodations … Read more

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) CEO and President Toby O’Rourke completed a satellite media tour (SMT) April 21 sharing findings from the 2021 North American Camping Report and talk about the continued popularity of camping. Appearing live from the Lake Oconee/Greensborough KOA Holiday near Atlanta, O’Rourke kicked off another season of camping with 29 interviews … Read more

Jackie Banas credits the hand of fate for leading her to purchase her campground in Brighton, Ontario and her successful KOA partnership. “It was 2014, and we had just had our second baby. We were on our way back to Canada from a visit with my husband’s family in California,” she remembers. “We stopped at … Read more

Kampgrounds of America has a beefed-up Business Development Team with a host of new analytical tools geared to help KOA campground owners improve their businesses and add to their bottom lines, featuring the new, custom Best Park in Market Report. KOA has had a group of Business Development Consultants (BDCs) for several years, but in … Read more