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News for April 30, 2026

Lake District Caravan Park Gains Attention Ahead of Spring Holiday Rush

Plans for Lodges, Spa, and Motorhome Facilities Lodged in North Yorkshire Village

South Cliff Holiday Park and Sewerby Hall Cottages Join Bridlington Tourism Network

Whitsunday Coast Caravan Park Listed with Expansion Potential to 249 Sites

TACO Recognizes Top Parks, Supplier, and Industry Leader at 2026 Awards

The Dyrt Report Finds Spouses and Dogs Lead as Top Camping Companions in 2025

Samibois and CaraMaps Partner to Boost Campsite Visibility

Catalan Campsite Congress Highlights Risk Management and Safety Innovation

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Close-up of a metal electrical hookup pedestal with power cables plugged in at an RV park, with a fifth-wheel trailer and motorhome parked on gravel pads in the sunny background

United States

AdventureGenie, KOA, Open Roads Launch Route 66 Sweepstakes Tied to Centennial Travel Surge

Ken Lunaba April 27, 2026

Luxury beachfront RV resort featuring high-end motorhomes and trailers parked on paved sites with palm trees, a fenced swimming pool with guests, and a walking path separating the campground from the sandy ocean shoreline during golden hour

United States

KOA Report Highlights $66 Billion Economic Impact as Camping Expands Across North America

Ken Lunaba April 14, 2026

Maine

Terramor Outdoor Resort to Host Second Ember & Element Wellness Retreat From May 29 to June 1

Ken Lunaba March 24, 2026

United States

KOA Named to 2026 Top Franchises for Women List Based on Franchisee Satisfaction Survey

Ken Lunaba March 18, 2026

Several RV motorhomes parked at a scenic lakeside campground under tall trees during a misty golden sunrise, with a wooden picnic table on a grassy lawn in the foreground.

United States

KOA to Host Buyer’s Workshop in Nashville April 10–12 for Prospective Campground Owners

Ken Lunaba March 12, 2026

Aerial view of a lakeside campground nestled in a dense green forest, featuring parked RVs, white glamping tents, and winding gravel roads with smoke rising from campfires

United States

KOA Partners with AdventureGenie to Launch AI-Powered Route 66 Centennial Trip Series

Ken Lunaba March 4, 2026

Families relaxing in lawn chairs outside travel trailers and RVs at a spacious, wooded campground with a gravel road winding through green grass and string lights overhead.

Indiana

Jeremy and Alley Baldwin Take Ownership of Richmond KOA Holiday in Eastern Indiana

Ken Lunaba February 24, 2026

Ohio

Coshocton KOA Holiday Owners Receive 2026 Franchisee Excellence Award for Guest Experience and Growth

Ken Lunaba February 24, 2026

Modern RV and green tent at sunrise near a calm lake, with picnic table and fire ring in a forested campground setting.

Texas

KCN Campgrounds Acquires Dallas/Arlington KOA Holiday

Ken Lunaba February 24, 2026

Silver Airstream travel trailer and large brown motorhome parked on concrete pads at a scenic RV park with gravel roads and mature oak trees during golden hour

United States

KOA Recognized Among SOCi100 Most Visible Local Enterprise Brands for 2026

Ken Lunaba February 19, 2026

Aerial view of a lakefront RV campground at sunset, showing recreational vehicles parked on gravel sites surrounded by lush trees and tall grasses along the water's edge.

United States

KOA Names Chris Fairlee Chief Operations Officer

Ken Lunaba February 14, 2026

Three white RVs parked on gravel pads under palm and oak trees beside a calm river with a wooden dock, bright sky, and lush greenery in a generic campground setting

United States

Brian Elsmore Takes the Helm as KOA CIO to Advance Systems and Data Strategy

Ken Lunaba February 13, 2026

Wisconsin

KCN Campgrounds Acquires Door County KOA Holiday, Plans Guest Experience Upgrades

Ken Lunaba February 12, 2026

A group of people clapping their hands together at the Outstanding Member Awards ceremony in the RV Park and Campground Industry.

United States

Green River KOA Journey Earns KOA World-Class Guest Service Recognition for 2025

Jhareyna Pagao February 11, 2026

Aerial view of a spacious RV park surrounded by a dense pine forest, featuring various motorhomes and travel trailers parked on gravel sites with grassy areas between them.

United States

Franchise Business Review Lists KOA Among Top-Rated Franchise Systems for 2026

Ken Lunaba February 11, 2026

United States

KOA Extends Sponsorship of USA Bobsled & Skeleton Ahead of 2026 Competitions

Ken Lunaba January 28, 2026

Canada

KOA Names 2026 ICON and World Class Guest Service Award Winners

Ken Lunaba January 16, 2026

United States

Care Camps Foundation Expands Board with Industry Leaders from KEI and RVDA

Ken Lunaba January 12, 2026

Missouri

Blue Metric Group Acquires Branson KOA Holiday, Plans Amenity Upgrades and Extended Season Strategy

Modern Campground December 19, 2025

Canada

KOA Research Highlights Shifts in Canadian Snowbird Travel and Winter Camping Patterns

Ken Lunaba December 17, 2025

A modern white travel trailer parked on a paved campsite with a picnic table and grill, surrounded by tall pine trees and palmetto plants, next to a calm lake reflecting a pastel sunrise and a wooden fishing pier in the background.

Arizona

KOA Welcomes Jimmy and Joe Watson as New Owners of Yuma River Front KOA Journey

Ken Lunaba December 12, 2025

Arizona

Charles Johnston Joins KOA Family with Acquisition of Salome KOA Journey

Ken Lunaba December 11, 2025

United States

Care Camps Foundation Honors Campgrounds, Industry Leaders at Annual We Care Awards

Ken Lunaba December 5, 2025

Missouri

Anderson’s Brochure Distribution Service Honors First ANDIES AWARDS Winners at COE

Ken Lunaba December 4, 2025