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MC Fireside Chats - May 6th, 2026
The May 6th, 2026, episode of MC Fireside Chats, hosted by Scott Bahr (President of Cairn Consulting Group), featured a deep dive into the 2026 outlook for the outdoor hospitality and RV industries. The panel included Eleonore Hamm (President of RVDA of Canada), Simon Neal (Founder & CEO of CampMap), John Lindley (CEO of the Michigan Association of RVs & Campgrounds), and Kevin Long (CEO of The Dyrt). The discussion centered on the impact of rising fuel costs, shifting traveler demographics, and the evolving expectations of modern campers.
Scott Bahr opened the session by noting a "mixed bag"…
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