RV Business
Canadian campers intend to increase their net camping trips by 18% in 2016, according to the 2016 North American Camping Report, an annual independent study supported by Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA).
According to a press release, optimism toward camping remains high in Canada as four in 10 Canadian campers also intend to spend more nights camping this year, and two-thirds intend to upgrade their accommodations.
Consistent with past findings, the incidence of camping in Canada remains higher than the U.S. overall. Canadian campers say the top reasons they camp are to escape the stress of every day life and because it’s an affordable vacation option. Canadians also strongly associate camping with helping them lead a healthier lifestyle.
Looking at the North American camping market overall, more than 1 million new households started camping last year. According to a survey of nearly 3,000 respondents across Canada and the U.S. among those who are new to camping, there is a shift towards greater diversity in the outdoors. Of these new campers, nearly 40% are Black, Hispanic or campers of Asian descent, which represents a shift toward greater diversity in the outdoors.
“The outlook for the 2016 season is strong with both Canadian and U.S. campers indicating a desire to increase their camping trips this year,” said KOA Chief Operations Officer Toby O’Rourke. “The research tells us that in Canada specifically, people camp for a variety of reasons from emotional to financial benefits and, importantly, this year more campers say they’d like to upgrade to an RV. As we look further out, this enthusiasm for spending time outdoors bodes well for the long-term viability of camping.”
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Originally published here.