Press Releases
Northern Georgia KOA Holiday chosen out of hundreds of campgrounds to win major award for new campground owners SAN ANTONIO – The Blue Ridge/Toccoa River KOA Holiday, owned and operated by The Kieffer family, John, Beth, and their daughter Ali, has been named the Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) Rising Star for 2025. Announced Wednesday, November…
The campground is recognized by Kampgrounds of America as the leading Owned Asset of KOA (OAK) in their operating portfolio of 52 parks. SAN ANTONIO – The Virginia Beach KOA Holiday, a company-owned and operated campground in Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) portfolio, has been named the Owned Asset of KOA (OAK) Campground of the…
Mt. Gilead KOA Holiday achieves the highest award out of hundreds of campgrounds throughout North America SAN ANTONIO – The Mt. Gilead KOA Holiday, owned and operated by Chip and Bambi Hanawalt, has been named Kampgrounds of America, Inc.’s (KOA) Campground of the Year for 2025. The award is the highest honor in the KOA…
KOA returns to the No. 88 for 2025, connecting fans with outdoor hospitality MOORESVILLE, N.C. – JR Motorsports (JRM) announced today that Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of privately held campgrounds, will return to the organization during the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. United by a shared commitment to outdoor adventure…
BILLINGS, Mont. – The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) proudly awards the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation to Billings KOA Holiday Campground, signifying their commitment to enhancing inclusivity and accessibility for all campers, especially autistic and sensory-sensitive visitors. To earn this designation, staff completed a specialized training and certification process, equipping…
Lemoine brings first-hand franchise experience to KOA’s executive leadership team. BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has announced that franchisee Mark Lemoine will join the corporate executive team as Senior Vice President, Franchise Operations. Lemoine has owned and operated the Coloma/St. Joseph KOA Holiday in southwest Michigan since 2016. He is an active…
Award-winning building design showcases KOA’s commitment to sustainability BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest system of privately owned, open-to-the-public campgrounds, celebrated the opening of its new headquarters in Billings, Montana this week. As part of the celebration, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) president and CEO, Peter Templeton, was onsite to…
A seasonal offer encouraging campers to get outside and embrace the great outdoors BILLINGS, Mont. – As the warmth of summer transitions to the coziness of fall, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is excited to announce a fall promotion offering double KOA Rewards points for campers throughout the month of September. KOA invites campers to…
KOA brings home awards for both its corporate social responsibility programming and customer rewards programming BILLINGS, Mont. (June 14, 2024) – Recently, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) was recognized by Loyalty360, The Association for Customer Loyalty, as a winner of two 2024 Loyalty360 Awards, which were announced on June 6 during Loyalty360’s Loyalty Expo in Orlando,…
KOA’s Camping and Outdoor Hospitality Report shows that over the past decade, more than 41 million North American households have tried camping for the first time BILLINGS, Mont. (May 8, 2024) – Through a decade of consumer research and insights, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has carefully observed the transformation of camping and outdoor hospitality…
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New Collaboration Aims to Make the Outdoors More Accessible for All BILLINGS, Mont. (Feb. 20, 2024) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the leader in outdoor hospitality, is proud to announce a partnership with GRIT Freedom Chair, an innovative company driven by the belief that everyone deserves access to adventure. This new collaboration will place…
With 54% of travelers already using or planning to use AI features, KOA’s AI Chatbot will be a camping game-changer BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 31, 2024) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), a leader in outdoor hospitality for over 60 years, announces its latest digital innovation – the introduction of an AI-powered chatbot into KOA.com. The…
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. reached 511 campgrounds in 2023, with more than 30 campgrounds in their pipeline BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 25, 2024) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world leader in outdoor hospitality, proudly announces a year of significant expansion. The company secured 12 independent park conversions and eight new construction contracts in 2023, contributing to…
The report delves into findings from ‘Swifties’ to Pickleball BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 22, 2023) – In a refreshing twist to year-end reports, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) shares a new Odds and Ends research report, a compelling compilation of unconventional and underreported trends in the world of camping and outdoor travel from the past year. This…
Within the “Campground Category,” KOA earns the top and only spot in the 45th annual ranking BILLINGS, Mont. (Jan. 16, 2024) – Demonstrating excellence in the franchise and outdoor hospitality industry, Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) proudly announces its ranking as number one in its category in Entrepreneur’s 45th Annual 2024 Franchise 500. With an unprecedented 1,389…