Campground Owners Expo - COE

04/11/2024

✨Sponsor Session Spotlight: Commercial Recreation Specialists ✨

Invigorate your bottom line! Join Ron Romens at COE, learn how to Drive Results with Your Recreation.

📆 When: Wednesday December 4th at 10:15am
📍 Where: Short Creek 3/4 (Second Level)

Discover how launching exciting amenities in one sweep creates more value for guests, boosts occupancy and strategically justifies rate increases.

In this session we will:
⛳️ - Explore simple, scalable, low-staff solutions that deliver maximum impact
💸 - Demonstrate how to calculate ROI and finance upgrades for all types of budgets and capacities
📝- Cover creative marketing tips to hype up your investments

01/11/2024

⚠️ FINAL DAY! ⚠️ It's November, so that means the group rate block at both hotels officially end TODAY (11/1)! There are very limited rooms left, so if you've been waiting, do not wait any longer! Book your rooms TODAY!

Don't forget, we also have a few local campground partners that have availability as well if you'd like to camp while attending COE! Check them out here: campgroundownersexpo.com/campground-lodging/

31/10/2024

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30/10/2024

We're excited to welcome Eric Haun and Crystal Erickson of Coverra Insurance Services back to COE 2024, both as speakers and a Presenting Show Sponsor! Eric and Crystal will host an educational session on Wednesday morning, titled Considerations to Make When Purchasing Insurance for Your Campground.

Psst...These are the two you can also thank for that FREE Bloody Mary bar on the expo floor Thursday morning! 😉

In this session, Eric and Crystal will discuss how to make the most of our your insurance premium spend, factors which should go into the buying process, and how to determine the coverage & limits of insurance to purchase.

The full schedule is out now, visit www.campgroundownersexpo.com/schedule to see more great sessions like this one waiting for you at COE 2024!

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!

28/10/2024

⚠️ FINAL WEEK! ⚠️ The group rate block officially ends this Friday 11/1! There are very limited rooms left, so if you've been waiting, do not wait any longer! Book your rooms TODAY!

Don't forget, we also have a few local campground partners that have availability as well if you'd like to camp while attending COE! Check them out here: campgroundownersexpo.com/campground-lodging/

26/10/2024

The 2024 COE schedule is live so you can start your planning! 😎 OVER 50 educational sessions, multiple networking opportunities, one big 'Behind The Scenes' event and much more!

See it here 👉 www.campgroundownersexpo.com/schedule/

Not registered yet? Do it today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!

26/10/2024

We are excited to announce that we are partnering with The RV Women's Alliance (RVWA) and the RV Technical Institute (RVTI) to offer an all-women Level 1 RV technician training at COE this year!

Attendees will have the opportunity to receive RVTI’s gold standard Level 1 RV technician training. This training will provide attendees with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare an RV for customer delivery by verifying the operation of all components. Additionally, with this training, campground operators will be able to provide RV repair services for their customers, improving the campers’ experience and create new revenue streams.

This Level 1 training program is being offered FREE OF CHARGE to just 15 COE attendees, and trainees will have access to the Level 2 training online or in-person at the RV Technical Institute. Visit our website to learn more and to register: www.campgroundownersexpo.com/rvti-training

25/10/2024

Get ready, we're releasing the COE schedule tomorrow!

PLUS, be on the lookout for an exciting announcement too 😉

23/10/2024

We're excited to welcome Gene Eidelman from Azure Printed Homes to COE 2024! Gene will host an educational session on Wednesday morning, titled Adapting to Market Shifts: How You Can Attract New Generations of Travelers with Sustainable 3D Printed Tiny Homes!

Join Gene for this session that will cover how the travel industry is evolving, especially with the preferences of Gen Z and Millennials for unique, eco-conscious stays, and how campgrounds can attract these audiences with modern, 3D-printed tiny homes.

The full schedule will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for more education spotlights! We have an amazing lineup of education sessions for you to choose from this year.

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!

22/10/2024

Congratulations to our very own Lori Severson for receiving the RV Women's Alliance's 2024 Trailblazer Award for Lifetime Achievement last week! 🏆 Such an incredible honor to a more than deserving individual!

Lori Severson, a driving force in the Wisconsin camping industry, wears multiple hats as the executive director of the Wisconsin Association of Campground Owners (WACO), owner of the Campground Owners Expo (COE), and a campground owner herself, was honored with the RV Women’s Alliance Trailblazer ...

16/10/2024

Thanks Woodall's Campground Magazine for having us on your show to chat about COE and what attendees can expect this year!

14/10/2024

We're a little less than two months out from the 2024 Campground Owners Expo in Branson, MO! Last year, we asked attendees to add a post-it note to their spot on the map, it was amazing to see the all the states represented! We can't wait to welcome you to COE '24 and fill this map up again! 📍😍🫶

Not registered yet? No problem! Register your crew online today 👇
www.campgroundownersexpo.com/campground-owners/

11/10/2024

Our room blocks officially close in 3 weeks, unless they sell out before that date! The block at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel is nearly full and the Hilton Promenade at Branson Landing is filling up quickly as well! Book your stay today before prices go up on 11/1!

Want to camp instead? Check out your other nearby lodging options here 👉 www.campgroundownersexpo.com/coe-lodging/

09/10/2024

We're excited to welcome Heidi Doyle of Utility Supply Group back to COE 2024, both as a speaker and a Presenting Show Sponsor! Heidi will host an educational session on Wednesday morning, titled Back to Basics: The Beginner's Guide to Electricity at an RV Park!

Join Heidi for this open forum chat designed with the electrical novice in mind. She will explain the basics of electrical connections, how sub metering works and how you can recoup utility costs, why do GFI’s and breakers trip and what can be done about it, and much more. This class will be very informal and is perfect for someone new to the industry, new to their role or who just wants to understand some basic electrical concepts. NO question is a dumb question!

The full schedule will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for more education spotlights! We have an amazing lineup of education sessions for you to choose from this year.

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!

07/10/2024

This amazing testimonial was sent in from past COE attendee, Dora Miles, from Cumberland Miles Campground & RV Park located in Russell Springs, KY. Thank you Dora! Stories like yours are EXACTLY why the Campground Owners Expo exists! We appreciate you! 🫶

Register today for the 2024 Campground Owners Expo online now at www.campgroundownersexpo.com! Your $200 registration allows you to bring up to FIVE people from your park, for that one low price! 😍

If you're on the fence about attending, as a campground owner or exhibitor, check out our website for more testimonials like Dora's here: www.campgroundownersexpo.com/testimonials/

04/10/2024

The room block at the Hilton Branson Convention Center Hotel is getting full! Don't miss out on staying where all the action is! Book your stay today 👉 www.campgroundownersexpo.com/coe-lodging/

02/10/2024

We're excited to welcome Ron Romens, President of Commercial Recreation Specialists back to COE 2024, both as a speaker and a Presenting Show Sponsor! Ron will host an educational session on Wednesday morning, titled Drive Results With Your Recreation!

Discover how launching exciting amenities creates more value for guests, boosts occupancy and strategically justifies rate increases. Ron Romens, industry veteran and recreation specialist, will explore simple, scalable, low-staff solutions that deliver maximum impact, plus demonstrate how to calculate ROI and finance upgrades for all types of budgets and capacities. In addition, he’ll cover creative marketing tips like renaming a simple “playground” to an “Adventure Zone” to hype up your investments, get guests excited and – in turn – improve your bottom line.

The full schedule will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for more education spotlights! We have an amazing lineup of education sessions for you to choose from this year.

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!

02/10/2024

It's officially October! 🍂🍁 That means we're another month closer to being together again in Branson, MO at the 4th Annual Campground Owners Expo for networking, education and FUN! Remember, your $200 registration allows you to bring up to FIVE people from your park!

Register today at campgroundownersexpo.com!

30/09/2024

Tomorrow is International Coffee Day! ☕ How do you like yours?

Be sure you're registered for the Campground Owners Expo, coming up December 4-7, so you can enjoy a nice cup of coffee in the beautifully decorated Branson, MO this holiday season! 😉👇

www.campgroundownersexpo.com

27/09/2024

Hey Exhibitors! 📣 Don't forget to register for our new program, ExpoConnect, this year at the 4th Annual Campground Owners Expo in Branson, MO! 😎 And park owners - start scheduling your meetings now! See all participants here 👉 https://bit.ly/2024-ECparticipants

The ExpoConnect program offers exhibitors the opportunity to pre-schedule meetings with attendees before the Campground Owners Expo begins. By registering and providing contact information online, exhibitors are listed on the COE website for attendees to reach out and arrange meetings directly. This approach fosters early relationship building and allows exhibitors to customize discussions based on buyer needs, potentially leading to quicker sales or deeper engagements.

Two tiers, ExpoConnect and ExpoConnect+, offer varying levels of amenities such as dedicated meeting spaces and additional promotional opportunities. Overall, ExpoConnect enhances efficiency, provides market insights, and facilitates productive interactions between exhibitors and attendees at the expo.

Exhibitors, to learn more about the details of this program (dates, times, cost, and how this can benefit you) and to get registered, visit www.campgroundownersexpo.com/expoconnect/

25/09/2024

We're excited to welcome Lauren de Wall to COE 2024, representing Presenting Show Sponsor, Newbook! Lauren will host a session on Wednesday morning that we think every park owner who is short on time could use and appreciate...8 Things You Can Do in an Afternoon to Improve Your Business! 😉

What’s one thing we hear regularly you ask? “We don’t have time work on our business because we’re working in it”. We get it! So, we’re going to deliver quick fire tips on 8 things you can do in just an afternoon to drive more bookings, revenue, streamline their operations and deliver a better guest experience.

The full schedule will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for more education spotlights! We have an amazing lineup of education sessions for you to choose from this year.

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!

21/09/2024

Oh hey, we know that amazing lady middle-right! 😏 Congrats to all nominees!

During the RV Women’s Alliance (RVWA) Educational Symposium, the Alliance will recognize the Trailblazers of the RV Industry at an Awards Dinner taking place Oct. 17. The RVWA Trailblazer Award For Lifetime Achievement recognizes women who have made significant contributions to the RV industry’s...

18/09/2024

We're thrilled to have Kelly Jones from The Jenkins Organization at COE 2024 to lead a three-hour workshop called Train The Trainer!

Are you ready to elevate your facilitation skills and become a catalyst for transformative team dynamics? Join Kelly for an immersive Train the Trainer course on teambuilding, where theory meets practice in an experiential learning environment. This hands-on workshop empowers you to effectively lead teambuilding activities, dissect their underlying goals, and master the art of debriefing to solidify key messages. Upon completion of this course, participants will emerge as confident and competent trainers equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools necessary to design, facilitate, and debrief impactful teambuilding sessions that drive positive organizational change. This is an excellent option if you are sending managers from your park to COE!

The full schedule will be releasing very soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for more education spotlights! We have an amazing lineup of education sessions for you to choose from this year.

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com! Remember your $200 registration includes up to FIVE people from your park!

13/09/2024

Don't forget to grab your tickets for the 2024 COE 'Behind-The-Scenes' event! This will be a fun afternoon as we go ‘Behind The Scenes’ at the Grand Country Music Hall on Friday December 6th, from 1-5pm!

Your $50 ticket includes lunch at the Grand Country Buffet, a one-hour variety show, followed by a panel Q&A with various members of the cast, and operations at the venue (the music hall, restaurant, management, the water park and more!).

Like you, they’re in the business of FUN and tourism! They’ll talk about ways they get creative with marketing, introduce new ideas and work with family to keep customers coming back time and time again....and how they still want to see each other outside of work! 😉

Limited tickets available, so head to our website to learn more about this event, the venue, the amazing buffet that is included, and to purchase your tickets: https://bit.ly/coe-bts2024

11/09/2024

We're thrilled to have Sarah Krause from C&D Hospitality back again at COE 2024 as a speaker! Sarah will be hosting a few sessions during COE week, but today, we're highlighting her Friday session called The Importance of Branding in Today's World!

In this session, Sarah and attendees will explore how strong branding can set your business apart in a competitive market. Learn essential strategies to build, enhance, and sustain a brand that resonates with your audience and drives success in the digital age.

The full schedule will be releasing soon, but in the meantime, keep an eye out for more education spotlights! We have an amazing lineup of education sessions for you to choose from this year.

Register today at www.campgroundownersexpo.com!