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WCM’s Park Update is a weekly show covering the news, happenings, and events in the Outdoor Hospitality industry. Sponsored by Bushtec Safari. Hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine (WCM), and Mike Gast, former vice president of communications at Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and a senior writer for RVTravel.com. WCM’s Park Update is a production of Woodall’s Campground Magazine. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://woodallscm.com/subscribe/

  1. CRR Hospitality’s Mike Harrison Explores Revenue Management

    2025. 09. 09.

    CRR Hospitality’s Mike Harrison Explores Revenue Management

    WCM’s Park Update recently chatted with Mike Harrison, the COO of CRR Hospitality, on the continued growth of the company and its recent partnerships with Circuit of Americas (COTA) and the National African American RVers Association. CRR was also recently named as a top workplace in Arizona.  Harrison also focuses on employee issues and revenue management, a topic he has been speaking about at various conferences. He highlights the analytical work behind revenue management and how it continues to develop in the outdoor hospitality industry.  To learn more, go to https://crrhospitality.com/. The show is hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine, and Mike Gast, president of the `Imi Ola Group.

    25분
  2. Ravi Parikh Continues to Guide and Grow RoverPass

    2025. 08. 26.

    Ravi Parikh Continues to Guide and Grow RoverPass

    WCM’s Park Update recently chatted with Ravi Parikh, the CEO ofRoverPass, about the company’s history and growth in the industry.Parikh spoke about the history of the company, how it continues toexpand its presence in the outdoor hospitality industry, artificialintelligence issues and more.To learn more, go to https://www.roverpass.com/.The show is hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s CampgroundMagazine, and Mike Gast, president of the `Imi Ola Group.

    35분
  3. Mychele Bisson Grows Portfolio, Aims to Establish Non-Profit

    2025. 07. 15.

    Mychele Bisson Grows Portfolio, Aims to Establish Non-Profit

    WCM’s Park Update recently chatted with Mychele Bisson, co-owner of Bison Peak Ventures, LLC., about how the investment team continues to build out its portfolio with parks spread across the U.S. Bisson offers updates on what the company is focused on midway through 2025, including the addition of a fish camp in Florida. She also highlights the impetus for the creation of the investment firm and how it hopes to set up a non-profit foundation to help children secure heart transplants. To learn more, go to https://bisonpeakventures.com/home-1374. The show is hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine, and Mike Gast, president of the `Imi Ola Group.

    32분
  4. Northgate's Tessa McCrackin on Marketing, Experiential Travel

    2025. 06. 17.

    Northgate's Tessa McCrackin on Marketing, Experiential Travel

    WCM’s Park Update recently sat down with Tessa McCrackin, chief marketing officer of Northgate Resorts, to get an update on all the amazing work that the company has been doing to transform the camping experience at its parks.The company owns several parks in the Jellystone Park system, along with managing two parks under its own brand, Camp Fimfo. With new amenities like the Guadalupe Glider Zipline at its Camp Fimfo Texas Hill Country location, McCrackin describes how Northgate is feeding into the desire for experiential travel and what that means for marketers.WCM also dives into third-party management and AI issues.To learn more about Northgate Resorts, go to https://northgateresorts.com/.The show is hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine, and Mike Gast, president of the `Imi Ola Group.

    24분
  5. Whitney Scott’s Passion for Data Has Fueled a New Business

    2025. 05. 20.

    Whitney Scott’s Passion for Data Has Fueled a New Business

    WCM’s Park Update catches up with Whitney Scott, co-founder of Walden Insights, about the journey she has traveled to create her new business focused on collecting data on all facets of the outdoor hospitality industry. She explores how data from a variety of different travel segments is key to helping business owners better operate their businesses. Scott also highlights some of the key trends she is keeping and eye on and explores issues the industry is facing. To learn more about Walden Insights, go to https://waldeninsight.com/. The show is hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine, and Mike Gast, president of the `Imi Ola Group.

    34분
  6. Exploring ‘The Wilds’ and its New ‘Hellbender’ Campground

    2025. 05. 06.

    Exploring ‘The Wilds’ and its New ‘Hellbender’ Campground

    WCM’s Park Update catches up with Hannah Smith, campground supervisor for The Wilds, on the new Hellbender RV campground that is set to open in late May. The park sits on a 75-acre plot and will feature 73 campsites. Smith explores the mission of The Wilds, a conservation program under the umbrella of the Columbus (Ohio) Zoo and Aquarium, and how the campground expands that mission and provides more access for guests to learn about the animals that The Wilds care for. To learn more about the new campground, go to https://www.thewilds.org/hellbender-rv-campground. The show is hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine, and Mike Gast, president of the `Imi Ola Group.

    22분
  7. Matt Whitermore on Passion for Industry, New Ventures

    2025. 04. 22.

    Matt Whitermore on Passion for Industry, New Ventures

    WCM's Park Update catches up with Matt Whitermore, managing partner of Soma Hospitality, to learn more about his philosophy and approach when it comes to operating in the outdoor hospitality space.  With a background in acquiring and operating hospitality locations, Whitermore offers a unique perspective on the industry at large and why right now is a great time to invest in the outdoors.

    33분
  8. Jayne Cohen on the Evolution of the Outdoor Hosp. Ind.

    2025. 04. 08.

    Jayne Cohen on the Evolution of the Outdoor Hosp. Ind.

    WCM's Park Update catches up with Jayne Cohen, the founder and CEO of the Campground Consulting Group, an industry leader who has decades of experience in the outdoor hospitality industry as both an owner and consultant.She chats about the evolution of the industry over the years, how the market is holding up so far in 2025, on the knowledge base of new owners coming into the industry, challenges the industry is facing and more.

    28분
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WCM’s Park Update is a weekly show covering the news, happenings, and events in the Outdoor Hospitality industry. Sponsored by Bushtec Safari. Hosted by Ben Quiggle, editor of Woodall’s Campground Magazine (WCM), and Mike Gast, former vice president of communications at Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA) and a senior writer for RVTravel.com. WCM’s Park Update is a production of Woodall’s Campground Magazine. Subscribe for free to receive the latest news and information delivered daily to your inbox: https://woodallscm.com/subscribe/

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