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The 2024 Carolinas Association of RV Parks & Campgrounds (CARVC) Conference & Expo will be held Feb. 3-6, 2024, at the Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Oceanfront at Kingston Plantation, Myrtle Beach, S.C. The event will again feature three days of education, networking and, noted the organizers, “great fun” in which attendees will meet fellow leaders and industry experts in the campground industry and learn from their expertise.

CARVC’s annual convention and trade show has grown to include Georgia and other surrounding states to the regional event. All campgrounds and suppliers are welcome to take part in the learning, networking and festivities to be had at the annual event — all while being steps away from the beautiful beaches of South Carolina.

“Things are coming together for the event, which will take place at the Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach Resort,” CARVC officials noted in a release. “This year the conference theme is all about CARVC — we are celebrating our ’20th Year & Going Strong.’ The convention will kick off with the RV Training Institution, which will be held at Lakewood Camping Resort on Saturday.”

Attendees can join the RV Technical Basics Training: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/rv-technical-basics-registration-2138618913

All campground owners and managers should register now and bring campground employees for the fun: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/carvc-2024-conference-attendee-registration–2138619691

Sunday will feature Parts 1 and 2 of Hiring & Staff Practices Workshop with Rebecca Murphy from Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park at Daddy Joes and Lisa Courtney from Camp Jellystone. Other Sunday sessions will include Christine Taylor from The Towne Law Firm discussing social issues plus presentations from the show sponsors.

In addition, on Sunday the show will kick off with a welcome reception. Entertainment will be provided by Blackwater Band. On Monday there will be a silent auction, live auction, and dinner with entertainment by Blackwater Band. The show will wrap up on Tuesday with a Google Analytics session from Feliks Yamnik from Passado Media, LLC.

The keynote speaker, Janine Stange (Kensington ABC) will speak Monday morning on “5 Keys to Maintaining Balance During Disruption.” Janine is a motivational speaker, singer and on-air personality.

The CARVC Trade Show opens Monday afternoon and will feature a variety of vendors. If you would like to be a vendor at this years Trade Show, you can register now: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/carvc-exhibitor-registration-2024-2138617890

Four educational and professional development sessions are planned. The seminars include:

Waivers & Licenses, Christine Taylor
Where Do We Go From Here, Mark Koep
How To Identify Newsworth Topics & Write Press Releases To Promote Your RV Park, Jeff Crider
Development Of. A New RV Park, the Path to Ownership, Management of a New Park, Tyler Watts

Organizers also are excited to announce the 2024 CARVC Conference & Expo Buyers Workshop & How to Survive the 1st Year.

If you are interested in buying or building a campground, now is your chance. Cathy Reinard will be presenting a Buyers Workshop at the 2024 Conference featuring the benefits of ownership, a typical day in the life of an owner operator, various ways to find parks for sale, and how to survive the first year at the park! Register: https://events.eventzilla.net/e/buyers-workshop–how-to-survive-the-first-year-2138616650

2024 Show Sponsors

Influence Digital
Utility Supply Group

Platinum Sponsors:

Gold Sponsors:

Lakewood Camping Resort

Silver Sponsors:

Good Sam
The Towne Law Firm

Dee Witting, CARVC Executive Director, stated there is still space left in the trade show if any new or returning vendors are interested. “We welcome campground owners, managers and staff from other states are also very welcome to attend,” she said, adding that she looks forward to seeing everyone at the beautiful oceanfront resort in Myrtle Beach!

Source: https://rvbusiness.com/carolinas-24-campground-conference-returning-to-s-c/