WCM's Park Update

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.

WCM's Park Update, sponsored by Care Camps Foundation, chats with Andy Cates, the founder of RVC Outdoor Destinations, about the growth of RVC and the addition of a new resort in Sandusky, Ohio.

WCM's Park Update, sponsored by Spot2Nite, chats with Emily Simmons, the newly minted president and CEO of the Campground Owners of New York (CONY), about her history in the industry and how her past experience is going to help her guide an association that represents parks across New York.Simmons has worked in business development organizations, death care and more, all things she said uniquely qualify her for the role she has taken on at CONY.  She talks to WCM about the challenges that parks in the Empire State face, how she is approaching her new role and learning more about the outdoor hospitality industry.

This week on Supplier Showcase, WCM explores Bushtec's new WYLDSTAY program, which offers a revenue-sharing model for park owners.

Gary Flaks, CEO of Bushtec, talks about the program which is tied to an app. It allows park owners to bring in tents, that WYLDSTAY provides and sets up, while sharing a percentage of the sales those tents produce.

To learn more about the program, head here: https://wyldstay.com/.

WCM's Park Update, sponsored by Spot2Nite, chats with Carter Moses, director of investments for DLP Capital, about her history in the industry and how DLP's recent partnership with Climb Capital has allowed it to expand its presence in the outdoor hospitality industry. DLP currently owns/operates several resorts, all of which are mainly centered in the southeastern part of the U.S. Moses notes what DLP looks for when acquiring or developing a resort, highlights current market trends and gives some insights into what the future holds for the company. 

This week's guest is Jacob Halverson, current experiences manager at Bishop's Lodge (an Auberge Resort) and former general manager of Mendocino Grove, a large glamping resort in California.

Jacob is a true hospitality expert with an incredible amount of hotel and glamping operational experience, and he joins us to discuss everything from how to create a magical hospitality experience to why you should avoid using bunk beds.

Mendocino Grove: https://mendocinogrove.com/

Bishop's Lodge (Auberge): https://aubergeresorts.com/bishopslodge/

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/.