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June 2022

Popularity of Camping Continues with Strong Fourth of July Holiday Outlook

June 16, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research Report projects that 21.5 million households will camp over Fourth of July, an 8.6% increase over 2021. BILLINGS, Mont. (Jun. 16, 2022) – The KOA Monthly Research Report – June Edition indicates that 21.5 million camping households are planning Fourth of July camping trips this year, representing an 8.6%…

KOA, Campbell’s® Chunky® Partnership Brings New Product to Select Campgrounds

June 14, 2022

Kampgrounds of America is partnering with Chunky to offer camping-themed soup cans at participating campgrounds. BILLINGS, Mont. (Jun. 14, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) and Campbell’s® Chunky® are bringing special camping-inspired soup cans to campgrounds across the United States. Campers at 100 KOA’s will be among the first to try Campbell’s Camp…

KOA’s Larry Brownfield Promoted to New Role

June 3, 2022

Brownfield will be KOA’s Assistant Vice President of Franchise Development Services. BILLINGS, Mont. (June 3, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has promoted Larry Brownfield into an assistant vice president role within KOA’s franchise development services. Brownfield will be tasked with holistically growing KOA’s industry-leading franchise system within this new role. Over nearly 15…

KOA Adds Chief of Staff Role

June 2, 2022

Brandi Simpson has been promoted as KOA’s new chief of staff to optimize strategic business initiatives and executive communication. BILLINGS, Mont. (June 2, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s (KOA) Brandi Simpson has joined the executive leadership team at KOA in the role of chief of staff (CoS). Simpson will serve as a strategic partner…

KOA Announces New Vice President of Human Resources

June 1, 2022

Yolawnda Henry joins Kampgrounds of America as vice president of human resources. BILLINGS, Mont. (Jun. 1, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Yolawnda Henry as their new vice president of human resources. In her role, Henry will oversee KOA’s human resources department functionality, specifically identifying and implementing strategic goals around talent recruitment,…

May 2022

Holiday Camping Outlook Surpasses 2021 as Summer Camping Season Kicks Off

May 23, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research Report finds that more than 22.2 million households plan to camp over Memorial Day and Victoria Day holiday weekends. BILLINGS, Mont. (May 23, 2022) – Following the release of Kampgrounds of America, Inc’s (KOA) annual North American Camping Report in April, new research predicts late-spring holiday camping growth in 2022.…

April 2022

Camping Outlook Healthy as Travelers Seek To Solidify Plans

April 20, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research Report finds that 4-in-10 campers are ready to travel again, while 3-in-10 say fluctuating gas prices will not change their plans. BILLINGS, Mont. (Apr. 20, 2022) – The KOA Monthly Research Report – April Edition indicates that 38% of campers who have not traveled for a year or more plan…

KOA Reports Continued Growth in First Quarter of 2022

April 20, 2022

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. Q1 Business Report shares growth across registration and acquisitions following record-breaking 2021 KOA NEWS SERVICE (Apr. 20, 2022) – After finishing 2021 an astounding 33% above the previous record-grossing year, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports a 16.5% increase in registration revenue over 2021 in their Q1 Business Report. Total occupancy…

Kampgrounds of America Celebrates 60th Anniversary

April 11, 2022

KOA marks 60 years of innovation and leadership within the camping and outdoor industries in 2022 BILLINGS, Mont. (April. 11, 2022) – The world’s largest system of privately-owned campgrounds, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), is celebrating its 60th anniversary. Advancing the business of outdoor hospitality since the first KOA opened on the banks of Montana’s…

March 2022

Majority of Campers Plan to Camp in 2022

March 29, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research Report indicates that two-thirds of campers plan to take at least one camping trip this year. BILLINGS, Mont. (Mar. 29, 2022) – The KOA Monthly Research Report – March Edition reports that nearly two-thirds (64%) of campers expect to take a camping trip this year. With 50% of campers indicating…

Kampgrounds of America Announces Plans to Build New Headquarters in Billings

March 29, 2022

KOA celebrates 60 years of business with new corporate headquarters on Billings’ West End BILLINGS, Mont. (Mar. 29, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) is building a new corporate headquarters in Billings, MT. The announcement of the new headquarters coincides with KOA celebrating 60 years of industry-leading operation in Montana’s Yellowstone Valley. Since the…

Campground Buyer’s Workshop Planned for April

March 16, 2022

Taking place April 30 – May 1 in San Antonio, industry experts will help prospective owners realize their dream of campground ownership KOA NEWS SERVICE (Mar. 16, 2021) – Learn the ins and outs of purchasing and operating a prosperous campground by attending the latest Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Buyer’s Workshop. This informative two-day…

February 2022

More Than 8 Million Black Households Camped In 2021

February 16, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot Highlights the Growing Camping Interest Among Black Audiences BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 16, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is celebrating Black History Month with the release of the 2022 Black Community Camping Snapshot, which highlights the continued growth of camping popularity among Black U.S. audiences. Black…

Majority of Campers Already Booked Camping Trips for 2022

February 16, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research Report states that 54% of campers already made at least some of their reservations for 2022. BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 16, 2022) – The KOA Monthly Research Report – February Edition reports that more than half (54%) of campers already booked some or all of the reservations for 2022 camping. Building…

New Multi-Reservation Shopping Cart Functionality Added to KOA Website

February 14, 2022

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. launches a new booking feature so guests can book multiple reservations across their network of campgrounds in a single transaction BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 14, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has announced the release of a multi-reservation shopping cart on their website. With this new functionality, guests can complete multiple…

January 2022

Majority of Campers Plan to Camp Again in 2022

January 24, 2022

Kampgrounds of America’s Monthly Research Report projects that 70% of households who camped in 2021 plan to do so again. BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 24, 2022) – The KOA Monthly Research Report – January Edition projects that 70% of those who camped in 2021 plan to do so again in 2022. With most campers (22%) booking…

KOA Surpasses Record Year by Impressive 33% in 2021

January 17, 2022

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. records best year in company history reporting a 33% increase in registration revenue over 2019 KOA NEWS SERVICE (Jan. 17, 2022) – Cementing the best year in 60 years of company history, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) reports a 33.2% revenue increase over 2020 and a 33% increase in revenue over…

KOA’s Kim Wootteon Promoted in New Role

January 13, 2022

Wootteon will manage marketing and revenue management in her senior director role BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 13, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America Inc.’s (KOA) Kim Wootteon has been promoted to Senior Director of OAK Marketing and Revenue Management. In this new role, Wootteon will lead marketing and revenue management for the Owned and Operated Assets of…

KOA Announces New Chief Operating Officers

January 4, 2022

Ann Emerson joins Kampgrounds of America as chief operating officer of KOA franchise, Darin Uselman transitions to chief operating officer of KOA’s owned portfolio. BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 4, 2022) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has hired Ann Emerson, former Good Sam vice president, as the chief operating officer of KOA franchise. Previously filling this…