Wednesday October 19, 2022 | CalOHA.org

8 Take Aways from the Glamping Show:

By: Erin and Dan Thiem, Inn Town Campground, Nevada City, CA

-Glamping isn’t just "up-and-coming", it’s here and it’s growing fast. 

-Glamping is an evolving segment. 

-Know your audience.

-Get to know the tech options. 

-Networking. 

-One size doesn’t fit all.  

-Pay attention to the details.

-Marketing, marketing, marketing. 

Check out our recent post for an in-depth look into each of these take aways, and keep an eye out for the upcoming Spotlight Newsletter for more content from this year's Glamping Show!

One of the biggest issues our campground owners have been facing in recent years has been the inability to secure adequate coverage at a reasonable rate.

CalOHA has been working with the Insurance Commissioner, Ricardo Lara, to address the issue, bringing along our members, as well as partnering agencies like Cal Travel to make sure our voices are heard. Our efforts are finally yielding results, and in a press release dated October 17, Commissioner Lara announced the nation’s first wildfire safety regulation.

The new regulation recognizes and rewards wildfire safety and mitigation efforts, directing insurance companies to provide discounts to home and business owners who are putting in the work to keep their properties protected.

We are pleased that the outdoor hospitality segment is being recognized and that California is taking a step in the right direction to keep our campgrounds open and insured. 

Many families and individuals alike have been introduced to the world of camping over the last few years, and with this new market comes new opportunities for campground owners to grow their businesses.

Campspot is dedicated to helping campground owners and operators on this journey of growth, especially when it comes to increasing revenue. They have recently announced the release of a new guide Growth Strategies for Your Campground Business packed full of advice, experience, and tips to help campgrounds thrive, as a tool to assist campgrounds in achieving their goals.

Growth Strategies for Your Campground Business is now available to download for free through Campspot’s website. You won’t want to miss out on the insider tips, keys to establishing a strong foundation for your park, tried and true practices for marketing your campground, and more.

Check out the guide's official introduction and download your free copy today!

Thank you to all the wonderful members who paid their 2023 membership dues this week! We appreciate your continued support!

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Nestled at the edge of the Tahoe National Forest, in the Gold Country foothills lies Lake Francis RV Resort. The tranquil grounds were designed to accommodate a wide range of vacationers. Lake Francis Resort is owned and operated by a nonprofit organization and all proceeds from the resort go directly to helping children attend the summer camp hosted at the resort, Camp Rockin’ U. Campers and groups have the opportunity to create any experience they are searching for, with full hook up RV sites, a variety of deluxe cabins, horseshoe pits, an arcade, sports fields and more.