Press Releases
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. receives two awards from Franchise Business Review BILLINGS, Mont. (May 26, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is a double award-winning franchise in Franchise Business Review’s most recent recognition. The company received two awards as a 2023 Top Recession-Proof Franchise and a Top Franchise for Women. Across both award lists,…
KOA Signature Sites will provide a luxurious, elevated design that offers a best-in-class outdoor experience BILLINGS, Mont. (May 25, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) unveiled a new premium site class, the KOA Signature Site. Today, the company announced its latest offering, which will elevate the outdoor experience, whether you prefer an RV or…
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s May Research Report finds that domestic air travel is lagging well behind other types of travel, particularly among campers BILLINGS, Mont. (May 24, 2023) – The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – May 2023 Edition points to continued issues with air travel causing leisure travelers, and especially campers,…
The three campgrounds were previously owned and operated by the Linde family for 46 years BILLINGS, Mont. (May 23, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has purchased three KOA properties – Billings KOA Holiday in Billings, Montana, and Yellowstone Park/West Gate KOA Holiday and Yellowstone Park/Mountainside KOA Holiday located near West Yellowstone, Montana. Billings…
To support explosive growth and a restructured organization, Jill Currier will oversee operations of the company’s expanding portfolio of owned campgrounds, while Bill Gottwals will be responsible for franchise operations BILLINGS, Mont. (May 18, 2023) – Recently restructuring to approach business operations more holistically, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) announces two new leaders tasked with…
Over 5.5 Million Canadians Went Camping in 2022, Marking a 10% Increase from the Previous Year, According to the 2023 North American Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report BILLINGS, Mont. (May 18, 2023) – Canada’s outdoor travel sector grew in 2022 as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted, putting an end to many outdoor leisure travel barriers faced…
2023 North American Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report reveals steady camping and glamping growth amid economic uncertainty BILLINGS, Mont. (May 2, 2023) – The outdoor travel sector has grown considerably over the past several years, becoming a formidable part of the overall leisure travel landscape as people seek solace in nature and affordable vacation options in the…
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s April Research Report anticipates 400,000 additional camping households plan to camp for the Memorial Day Holiday BILLINGS, Mont. (April 20, 2023) – The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – April 2023 Edition finds that more households plan to camp over Memorial Day Weekend. With 22.6 million households saying…
In his new role, Model will work to improve reporting, forecasting and budgeting BILLINGS, Mont. (April 18, 2023) – David Model has been promoted to director of finance at Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Joining the company’s accounting department in March of 2022, Model’s experience at KOA, Inc., and in prior roles, will be utilized…
BILLINGS, Mont. (Apr. 17, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is pleased to announce the release of a new roadside assistance program, RV RoadHelp. Working closely with Drive America®, a company with over 50 years of automotive protection expertise, the new roadside program exclusively designed by KOA utilizes curated, expert service providers to offer…
BILLINGS, Mont. (April 11, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of privately-owned campgrounds, today announced the creation of a new foundation on the tail of its 60th year in business. Aimed at increasing the company’s already robust philanthropic efforts, the Kampgrounds of America Foundation serves as the charitable embodiment of…
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s March Research Report shares that 74% of those who camped last year intend to do so in 2023 BILLINGS, Mont. (March 22, 2023) – The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – March 2023 Edition predicts that the majority of 2022 campers will venture out again this year, forecasting…
The new version expands benefits by simplifying point earning and redemption Billings, Mont. Mar 14, 2022 – Today, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the leader in outdoor hospitality, announces an overhaul of the long-running loyalty program, KOA Rewards. The revamped KOA Rewards simplifies campers’ point-earning and redemption process and allows them to use points for…
Uselman will oversee operations, development and commercial strategy across franchised and owned company assets BILLINGS, Mont. (Mar. 9, 2023) – Darin Uselman has been promoted to chief operations officer (COO) of Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Previously overseeing operations for KOA, Inc.’s owned portfolio of campgrounds, in his new role, Uselman’s oversight will expand to…
February 22, 2023
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s February Research Report shares that January camping households jumped 43% year over year, 86% of campers are deliberating or have chosen 2023 camping destinations BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 20, 2023) –The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – February 2023 Edition continues to predict a strong camping season. In January…
Taking place April 1-2 in Tucson, Ariz., the Campground Buyer’s Workshop will connect prospective owners with industry experts BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 17, 2023) – An expert-led, two-day event for prospective campground owners, the Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Buyer’s Workshop will be held at the Tucson/Lazydays KOA Resort this April. Participants will dive into essential…
Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s adventure grant program is now accepting submissions for 2023 BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 2, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), is now accepting submissions for the Get Out There Grant. Launched in 2018, the special grant program is designed to encourage and help people across North America experience the benefits of…
Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s January Research Report indicates that an additional 1.5 million households camped in 2022 BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 31, 2023) –The Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Monthly Research Report – January 2023 Edition offers a provisional look at the prior year in which more people camped than ever. According to the latest research,…
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. has been named one of the top 200 franchise businesses for over a decade BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 27, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the definitive leader in outdoor hospitality, was recently named a 2023 Top Franchise by Franchise Business Review. The annual list recognizes the Top 200 Franchises and…
Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s shares registration revenue increased 1.3% over record 2022 in the fourth quarter, 34% over 2019 BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 25, 2023) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) capped its 60th year of business with record revenue surpassing 2021, the company’s previous highest-grossing year, by 1.3%. Impressively, 2022 registration revenue grew by 34.3%…
LAKE PLACID, N.Y. (Jan. 23, 2022) – USA Bobsled/Skeleton (USABS) announced today that Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) renewed its sponsorship of the team through 2026. Kampgrounds of America, Inc. has been prominently featured on U.S. team sleds since first signing on as a sponsor 13 years ago. “Kampgrounds of America, Inc. has been a…