The ARVC Hosted Buyer Program continues to grab the attention and interest of the outdoor hospitality industry, providing an exclusive and enticing opportunity to benefit attendees and exhibitors at the virtual Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE). Hear from a decision maker and a supplier that have been accepted into the Hosted Buyer Program about the ease of applying and the benefits offered.

ARVC's David Basler also sat down for an interview with Ben Quiggle of Woodall's Campground Management, to discuss and answer questions about the Hosted Buyer Program and OHCE. Check it out to learn more about the power of this program.

The survey for ARVC's 2020 Industry Trends and Insights Report for is underway. The survey is a vital tool to to share information about the state of the industry, including rates, revenues, effects of COVID-19 and much more.

You should have received an email from ARVC President/CEO Paul Bambei with a unique use code asking you to take the survey. As a thanks for completing the survey, you will receive the full results of the 2020 survey first and be entered to win a one of five (5) $100 Visa gift cards. If you haven't received an email with this information, contact ARVC below.

It has been a crazy year, and with a busy Labor Day weekend approaching, we wanted to give you a little break. If you need any extra time to complete your ARVC Awards of Excellence nominations, you now have through Thu., Sept. 10 to submit your nominations.

Take advantage of this extended deadline and get to work to show why your park or business is the best in the industry!

After spending months cooped up inside due to our current public health crisis, more people are heading outdoors to enjoy some peace, tranquility, and fresh air. This is a good time to welcome new campers and families to our industry, while also offering a few reminders about how to stay safe and how to protect campgrounds, trails and other outdoor recreation facilities.

Feel free to share this blog from GoCampingAmerica.com on the Recreate Responsibly campaign with those new to camping, so they can make sure to enjoy it for generations to come.

ARVC is committed to providing an impactful OHCE2020. We're excited to work with you to bring the best content OHCE has ever seen. We can't wait to see what you have to share and what we can help you learn. This is your chance to let us know who you want to hear from and what topics you’d like covered.

Interested in speaking? Submit your ideas via the form below for a chance to join our great group of educators. Want to suggest a speaker we should contact or a topic? Send us an email with your thoughts.