WCM's Park Update Woodall's Campground Magazine

WCM's Park Update, sponsored by Midwest Electric Products, chats with Mark Lemoine, the co-owner of the Coloma/St. Jospeh KOA Holiday in St. Joseph, Mich., to catch up on how the parks 2024 season is going so far.

Lemoine describes improvements the park has made, what traffic at the park has been like and challenges that park owners in the Mitten State are facing. He also dives into future plans, on how to create partnerships with local entities and more.

You can explore the park at https://koa.com/campgrounds/coloma/.

WCM's Park Update, sponsored by Midwest Electrical Products, chats with Scott Nielson, the developer and owner of the Zion Utah Jellystone Park — the first Jellystone Park in the state of Utah.Built in a desert area, the park is like an oasis featuring a full water park and a variety of family-focused amenities. Nielson chats to WCM about the challenges he faced developing the park, about the role his family played during the process and what the future holds.You can check out the new park here: https://zionutahjellystonepark.com/

This week, Tyson Leavitt made his name in a Netflix show where he built a playhouse for Steph Curry's kids, but his best creative work has come at Charmed Resorts, a magical glamping escape in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta.

Charmed Resorts is truly a one-of-a-kind site that has to be seen to be believed. Tune in to hear the story of how it happened.

Visit Charmed Resorts: https://charmedresorts.ca/

Visit Glampitect’s website at https://glampitect.com/us and take the “Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Glamping Business?” assessment: https://glampitect-na.scoreapp.com/.

WCM’s Park Update, sponsored by Midwest Electric Products, chats with Daniel Mulcahy, the co-founder of USA Camping Company, about his journey into the outdoor hospitality industry and the growth of USA Camping’s portfolio.



With over 10 parks, USA Camping offers a variety of locations spread across the U.S. Mulcahy elaborates on the philosophy of the system, challenges it has faces as it continues to grow its portfolio, expounds on new acquisitions and plans for the future, plus more.



To learn more about USA Camping Company, head to: https://usacampingcompany.com/.

WCM's Park Update chats with Kevin Thueson, a co-founder and partner of KCN Campgrounds, which owns nearly a dozen Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) franchised parks throughout the U.S.

Thueson talks about how he entered the outdoor hospitality industry, the formation of KCN, how KCN continues to grow and what the future holds for the company. He also dives into challenges the industry faces and how what KCN has learned as it grows its portfolio.

To learn more, head to KCNcampgrounds.com.



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This episode is a marketing masterclass from Conrad O'Connell, of BuildUp Bookings. He takes us through the five key facets for successfully marketing a glamping business.

Want to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand-new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page: https://posh.dealpage.io/

Take our "Do You Have What it Takes to Start a Glamping Business?" assessment: https://glampitect-na.scoreapp.com/

Visit Glampitect North America's website: https://glampitect.com/us

Check out BuildUp Bookings: https://www.buildupbookings.com/

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