Outdoor Hospitality Weekly

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! ohweekly.substack.com

Outdoor Hospitality Weekly is a business podcast hosted by Matt Whitermore, with 49 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Whitermore hosts Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, a business show with 49 episodes published.

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  What Memorial Day Revealed About The Camping Industry

  May 27, 202620 minS0

  <p>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.</p><p>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.</p><p>The episode explores how camping behavior is evolving, why occupancy alone no longer tells the full story, and how parks are adapting through lo...

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  Breaking Down the Latest Campground Industry Data, Bankruptcy + More

  May 13, 202648 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we break down the latest industry trends, economic pressures, and market shifts impacting campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor hospitality operators across the country.</p><p>The conversation covers Matt’s trip to the Florida & Alabama RV Park Conference, where AI, rising payroll costs, park valuations, and increasing competition dominated discussions among operators and investors. We also unpack the latest developments surrounding Sandy Pines Campground in Maine and what its bankruptcy proceedings could signal for high-profile outdoor hospitality assets.</p><p>We dive into the newly released 2026 Outdoor Hospitality Industry Outlook Report, discussing oc...

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  From Zero Experience to Luxury RV Resort Developer

  May 5, 202651 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we sit down with Billy Rhyne, developer of Horseshoe Ridge RV Resort in Wimberley, Texas, to break down what it actually takes to build a high-end RV resort from the ground up.</p><p>Billy shares his journey from working in software with no prior experience in outdoor hospitality to developing a luxury, amenity-rich RV resort in the Texas Hill Country. We dive into the full process—from finding the property and navigating complex entitlements to self-performing construction and delivering a high-end guest experience.</p><p>We also explore the realities of op...

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  New Camping Data, Hotels, and RV Market Signals

  Apr 28, 202656 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we break down the latest industry data, major hotel brand expansion into outdoor hospitality, and new signals from the RV market.</p><p>We unpack insights from the 2026 KOA report and Campspot’s Q1 data, including shifting demand, changing camper demographics, and the evolving balance between occupancy and pricing.</p><p>We also cover continued hotel entry into the space—from Best Western’s new glamping collection to Under Canvas expanding near Yosemite—and what it means for independent operators.</p><p>Finally, we dive into major RV industry news, including a potentia...

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  Inside AI: Tools, Workflows, and How We’re Using AI in Outdoor Hospitality

  Apr 10, 202643 minS0

  <p>In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we go deep on AI in our first AI “Tech Corner” takeover—breaking down the real tools, workflows, and use cases we’re actively using across campground operations, investing, and day-to-day work.</p><p>Matt shares his experience building with Claude Code and OpenClaw, including how AI agents actually work, what it takes to set them up, and the reality behind automation. We also unpack the shifting economics of AI, including recent pricing changes from Anthropic and what they signal for the future of AI tools.</p><p>On the operations side, Alex wal...

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