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MC Fireside Chats - October 14th, 2026
Host Brian Searl opens the broadcast with a quick dash from the cold to grab a sweatshirt, setting a relatable tone for a deep dive into the shifting seasons of outdoor hospitality. He is joined by a diverse panel of international operators and management experts, including Tom Mason of IVEE, Jeremy Johnson of Camp Kona Hills, Kaleigh Day of Surf Junction, and Pawel Sikorski of Yurts in Cyprus. The conversation immediately tackles the reality of seasonal closures across North America as temperatures plummet.
Jeremy Johnson explains that Kona Hills Campground is wrapping up its rustic camping…
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