Outdoor Hospitality Weekly is the go-to podcast for insights and trends in outdoor hospitality. Hosts Matt Whitermore and Alex Burkett explore everything from campground operations and marketing to growing a campground portfolio. Each week, we bring expert interviews, actionable tips, and industry discussions to help you elevate your outdoor hospitality game. Whether you're an owner, investor, or outdoor enthusiast, join us for valuable takeaways and advice!
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One Company, 90% of Components: New RV Mega-Merger Between Lippert + Patrick
In this solo edition of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, lets break down the massive, industry-shaking news that just dropped: Patrick Industries (https://patrickind.com/) and LCI Industries (https://www.lippert.com/) (Lippert) have officially agreed to combine in an all-stock merger valued at a staggering $7.7 billion in enterprise value. As two of the absolute largest giants in the RV component space, this historic merger of almost equals is set to reshape the landscape for manufacturers and everyday RVers alike.
Alex dives into his immediate gut reaction, exploring the massive financial footprint of this new mega-company, the leadership shakeup following Jason Lippert’s recent retirement, and the undeniable trickle-down effect this consolidation will have on aftermarket competition and consumer choice.
With new RV retail sales already down double digits heading into the middle of 2026, what does this new era of consolidated power mean for the future of RV manufacturing and pricing?
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10 Jun 2026
CampgroundViews, AI, and the Future of Camping (w/ Garett McKinnon)
In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we sit down with Garrett McKinnon to talk about the future of campground discovery, AI-powered trip planning, and evolving camper behavior.
Garrett shares how CampgroundViews (https://www.campgroundviews.com/) has grown into one of the industry’s leading virtual tour and trip-planning platforms, helping campers explore parks before they book while giving operators new ways to market their properties.
The conversation dives into AI tools, virtual tours, midweek demand challenges, experiential travel, remote work trends, and how campground operators can create more compelling reasons for guests to travel and return. Garrett also shares insights from partnerships with RecPro (https://recpro.com/) and Campground Brokers of America (https://www.campgroundbrokersofamerica.com/), along with broader thoughts on where the outdoor hospitality industry is headed next.
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27 May 2026
What Memorial Day Revealed About The Camping Industry
In this special solo edition of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, Alex reflects on Memorial Day weekend and what the first major holiday of the camping season revealed about the state of outdoor hospitality.
Drawing from new AAA travel data, KOA research, and firsthand operational experience, he breaks down the mixed signals campground operators are seeing across the industry—from softer RV sales and shorter booking windows to strong demand for local, experience-driven travel.
The episode explores how camping behavior is evolving, why occupancy alone no longer tells the full story, and how parks are adapting through long-term stays, hyper-local marketing, and experience-focused hospitality strategies.
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