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Canadian RV Bookings Surge as Travelers Rethink U.S. Trips
Pathfinder Ventures Inc., which operates RV resorts in Western Canada, reported a 48% increase in bookings for April compared to last year. The rise is largely due to more Canadians traveling domestically, partly in response to new U.S. registration rules and ongoing tensions between the countries. Advance bookings for upcoming months are also up by 10%. Some Americans are also booking stays in Canada, drawn by the weaker Canadian dollar. New U.S. rules require Canadians staying 30+ days to register, causing hesitation about U.S. travel. Canadian campgrounds are seeing increased demand, suggesting a strong domestic travel season ahead.
Source: The Globe and Mail – via RVBusinessSolo Camping Keeps Growing in the U.S. — Now a Regular Choice
The Dyrt’s 2025 Camping Report shows that solo camping has continued to rise in the U.S., reaching 30.6% of campers in 2024. This trend has grown each year since 2021, when it was 18.8%. The top reason cited is the desire for solitude, followed by unavailability of companions, last-minute plans, and solo road trips. Nearly half of solo campers bring dogs. The trend spans all age groups and is most common in the Pacific region. This growth suggests solo camping is becoming a regular part of the camping experience.
Source: The Dyrt – via RVBusinessCamping World Refuses to Lower Giant Flags Despite Legal Fights
Camping World CEO Marcus Lemonis is refusing to remove large American flags at some dealership locations despite legal challenges from cities like Greenville, NC, and Sevierville, TN. These cities argue that the flags violate local code due to their size or pole height, not because of the flag itself. Lemonis stated the flags represent his gratitude to the U.S., which gave him opportunities after emigrating from Lebanon. The company has flown these large flags for about 20 years. Local officials say the issue is about compliance, not patriotism.
Source: Fox BusinessAmazon Prepares First Major Launch of Kuiper Internet Satellites
Amazon plans to launch the first 27 satellites for its Project Kuiper internet network on April 9, using an Atlas 5 rocket. The mission is the start of a planned network of over 3,000 satellites intended to provide global internet service and compete with SpaceX’s Starlink. Amazon began this project in 2019 with a $10 billion investment and booked 83 launches. The company launched two prototype satellites in 2023. While SpaceX has already deployed about 8,000 satellites, Amazon aims to leverage its existing business strengths to gain market share.
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