ARVC’s Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo 2022
It’s the season for outdoor hospitality conferences and the National Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (ARVC) has their annual Outdoor Hospitality Conference & Expo coming next month in Orlando, Florida. Taking place at the Rosen Centre Hotel & Orange County Convention Center, the event is four days of informative panels, networking opportunities, and an expo with over 100 exhibitors involved in the outdoor hospitality industry.
The NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers will all be in attendance this year and would be happy to meet to answer any outdoor hospitality industry questions. Founder and managing broker, Bob Kaplan, will be speaking on the industry’s Economic Outlook For 2023 on Wednesday, November 9th, at 9:45am. Come visit the whole team when the expo opens at Booth #217 or reach out to schedule a time to meet with our knowledgeable associates.
Schedule At A Glance
Monday, November 7th
Registration Opens 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
POW! with Takeaway Tour 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Master Class: Be the Best YOU! Discovering Your Unique Talents with Strengths Finder With Donna Gardner 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Welcome Reception: Margaritaville Sponsored by RMS, RVShare, and Firefly Reservations 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday, November 8th
Registration Opens 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EVERYDAY IMPROVISER: Think like a CEO {&} Take More Confident Action With Judi Holler 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Outdoor Hospitality and the Future of Electric Vehicles Panel With Paul Bambei 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Lunch Panel: Your Campground’s EV Road Map Sponsored by Wild Energy, Utility Supply Group, Electrical Works, and NewBook 12:00 PM – 1:15 PM
Make or Break Your Park – the Guest Experience Standards With Christa Neundorfer 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Adaptive Recreation Programs With Mary Ellen Whitney 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Orientation is Not Onboarding With Tiffany Gholston, SHRM-CP 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
KOA Marketing Report SWOT Analysis With Nicole Poisson 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
The Value of Using an OTA 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Generational Camping Report / Trends and Insights Panel With David Basler Sponsored by RMS and RVShare 2:45 PM – 3:45 PM
Hosted Buyer Meetings & Reception Sponsored by It’s All About Satellites 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Puppy Cuddling 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
President’s Reception 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
VIP Reception Sponsored by Spot2Nite and NewBook 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Networking Reception: The 1980’s Called With Special Guests Marty McFly, Doc Brown, & the Delorean, Sponsored by Spot2Nite and NewBook 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday, November 9th
Registration Opens 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
How National ARVC’s Advocacy Works for You With Paul Bambei 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
The 4 P’s: Policies, Procedures, Practices, and People With Christine Taylor 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Economic Outlook for 2023 With Bob Kaplan 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Make Your Website ADA Compliant With Denise Pane 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Create Memorable Guest Experiences and Increase Revenue With Blake Burris 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Master Class: Storytelling with Jim Schnurbusch 9:45 AM – 11:30 AM
How to Solve Everyday Challenges with Campground Management Software 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
What if We All Spoke the Same Language? With Terry Broussard 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Adaptive Recreation for Neurodiversity With Mary Ellen Whitney 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Campground Revenue: How NOT to Leave Money on the Table 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
The Power of Positioning 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Awards Luncheon Sponsored by Woodall’s Campground Magazine 11:45 AM – 1:45 PM
Finding and Retaining Solid Teams 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Best Practices to Generate Incremental Revenue With Christa Neundorfer 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Scooters and Bicycles and Golf Carts – Oh My! Electric Recreation and Your Campground – Opportunities/Risks With Jim Button 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Managing Your Business in a Potentially Softening Economy With Larry Brownfield 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
How to Make Money Off Astrotourism With Douglas Arion, PhD 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Bring Your Insurance Questions! With Chris Hipple 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Making Money with Park Models With Dick Grymonprez 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
TBA With Matt Fleming 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Financing Options for Your Expansion and Updating Plans With Bruce Hurta 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM
Townhall/Voting Caucus 4:30 PM – 5:15 PM
Young Professionals Meeting 5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
EXPO Opening & Reception 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM *Come visit NAI OHB at Booth #217!
Thursday, November 10th
Registration Opens 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
EXPO 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM *Come visit NAI OHB at Booth #217!
Hosted Buyer Meetings 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Puppy Cuddling at the EXPO 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
“Blast Off to Kansas City” Closing Reception 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM