CONY to Host the 2024 Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry in Binghamton, NY
Malta, NY — The annual Campground Owners of New York Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry & Trade Show is scheduled to happen in Binghamton, NY from Sunday, October 27, 2024, through Wednesday, October 30, 2024. This highly anticipated multi-day event is focused on delivering unparalleled opportunities for education, networking, and commerce, specifically tailored for campground operators and vendors within the outdoor hospitality industry. “We are thrilled to host our 2024 expo in Binghamton
New York Campgrounds are Making Improvements for the 2023 Camping Season
Campground Owners of New York, which hostsCampNewYork.com, highlights new, expanding and improving campgrounds across The Empire State Independently owned and operated campgrounds in New York are making improvements in preparation for the 2023 camping season. “Most independently owned and operated campgrounds make improvements of some kind each year,” said Donald G. Bennett, Jr., President and CEO of Campground Owners of New York (CONY), a trade association that operates CampNewYork.com, a travel planning
Don Bennett, Jr. to step away from CONY in May 2023
President/CEO of Campground Owners of New York will focus on expanding other businesses. Pittsford, New York — February 13, 2023— Effective May 13, 2023 Don Bennett Jr. CPA will be leaving his position as President and CEO of Campground Owners of New York (CONY). Bennett made the announcement to CONY’s executive committee and board of directors during their regularly scheduled meeting on February 13th. During Bennett’s seventeen-year tenure at CONY the association refined its mission statement,
CONY Spring Zone Meetings Set for March 28-30, 2023
Each meeting with trade show repeats in Albany, Auburn, and Batavia, NY. Pittsford, New York — February 3, 2023—Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, announces the dates and locations for its Spring Zone Meetings. Campground operators and staff, prospective operators, and industry vendors are invited to participate. Each Zone Meeting starts at 9:00am and repeats daily in three locations:March 28, 2023: Polish Community Center,
CONY and RVshare partner to bring awareness of camping in New York
Promotion of the RVshare platform will help encourage travelers to book CONY campgrounds. Pittsford, New York – November 29, 2022 – Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, has joined with RVshare in an affiliate marketing partnership, with the intent to help bring awareness to New York-based campgrounds and help both renters and owners on the RVshare platform book those campgrounds. RVshare is the largest online community for RV
Jones Pond Campground & RV Park in Angelica Donates $10,700 to local SPCA
Campground owners and their campers have raised over $52,780 over 8 years to help local animals.Angelica, New York — November 8, 2022— On October 11th, owners of Jones Pond Campground & RV Park in Angelica, NY, along with some of their seasonal campers, visited the SPCA Serving Allegany County to present fundraising monies, as well as donations of goods and services. In 2022 the park raised a total of $10,700 for the local SPCA. According to park co-owner Bryan Schaefer, they did a variety of activities to
CONY Welcomes Livingston Energy Group as a Vendor Partner
The New York-based company will provide event sponsorship and education to the association. Pittsford, New York — September 19, 2022— Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, welcomes Livingston Energy Group, a Lynkwell company, as a Vendor Partner to its nearly 200 member parks. As a Vendor Partner, Livingston Energy Group will provide sponsor underwriting to CONY events, present education and information sessions, and contribute
CONY and Campground Views, Inc. Partner to Provide Discounted Marketing Services for Member Parks
Campground Virtual Tours is proven to generate significant return on investment. Pittsford, New York — July 22, 2022— Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, is partnering with Campground Views, Inc. to provide association members with discounted fees for campground virtual tours.Campground Views, Inc. operates Campground Virtual Tour, proprietary technology it also developed. According to Mark Koep, President and CEO of Campground
CONY Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry Set for Albany, NY
Event with trade show scheduled for October 31 – November 2, 2022 Pittsford, New York — July 13, 2022—Campground Owners of New York (CONY), the trade association for independently owned campgrounds in New York State, will hold its 59th Exposition for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry in Albany, New York from October 31 to November 2, 2022. Campground operators and staff, prospective operators, and industry vendors are invited to participate. This year the Exposition theme is “Recreation Readiness and
Private Park Operators Could Face Legal Liability If They Fail To Prepare For Active Shooter Events
The Towne Law Firm of Albany, N.Y., with offices throughout the Capital Region, Adirondacks, and Northeast recommends that park operators hold regular active shooter training sessions and develop policies and procedures to protect staff during active shooter events Private park operators could face legal liability if an employee is injured in an active shooter event due to the lack of well-rounded active shooter event policies and related training, according to legal guidance provided last week
New York Campground Owners Are Planning Big Improvements in Preparation for the 2022 Camping Season
Campgrounds across New York are busy adding new campsites and cabins, installing new amenities, and scheduling live entertainment and theme weekends in preparation for the upcoming camping season. “Campground operators are really busy in the weeks and months before they open their parks for the season. Many of them are making improvements that will make their parks even better vacation destinations than they were last year,” said Donald G. Bennett, Jr., president and CEO of Campground Owners of New
Campgrounds featured on CampNewYork.com are closing in on $1 million in donations for Camp Good Days and Special Times
The decade-long fundraising campaign has increased urgency this year due to a February flood that destroyed two 30-bed cabins Campgrounds are the places where families make wonderful memories to last a lifetime. But many independent campgrounds affiliated with CampNewYork.com also host fundraising events to support Camp Good Days, a Mendon, N.Y.-based nonprofit organization that offers free camps, special activities and other services for children suffering from cancer. Special camps are also
Jones Pond Campground & RV Park in Angelica Donates $6,024 to local SPCA
Jones Pond Campground & RV Park in Angelica Donates $6,024 to local SPCA Campground and its campers raise funds annually to help local animals.Angelica, New York — February 28, 2022— The owners Jones Pond Campground & RV Park in Angelica, NY, along with some of their seasonal campers, recently visited the SPCA Serving Allegany County to present their annual fundraising monies, as well as donations of goods and services. In 2021 the park raised a total of $6,024.97 for the local SPCA. According to park
Spruce Row Campground & RV Park fundraising weekend nets $7,800 for Camp Good Days and Special Times
Ithaca, New York — July 29, 2021— Tompkins County campground owner Scott Sherwood of Spruce Row Campground & RV Park in Ithaca, NY, announces his park raised $7,800 for Camp Good Days and Special Times during special fundraising events held July 23 – 25. Friends, family members and park guests participated in the activities. Sherwood and his campground hosted the Spruce Row Golf Tournament at the Trumansburg Golf Club, held a rock painting activity to send special messages to Camp Good Days, and conducted
