Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) Conference & Expo 2025

Join Sean Wood of the NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers team at Carolinas Association of RV Parks and Campgrounds (CARVC) Conference & Expo 2025! Held at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort (9800 Queensway Blvd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572), February 8th – 11th, the conference is entering its 21st rendition and is a must-visit for current and prospective members of the outdoor hospitality industry. Visit Sean Wood of NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers at Booth 38 or reach out to schedule a time to meet with Sean during the conference. 

Why Attend The CARVC Conference & Expo

Attendees of the CARVC Conference & Expo can expect to meet fellow leaders and experts in the campground industry and learn from their expertise. The conference schedule is full of insightful training sessions, keynote presentations, and more. The expo floor will be great to visit, full of goods and services for outdoor hospitality businesses. You will not want to miss the education, networking, and some great fun taking place in an oceanfront setting!

 

Schedule At A Glance (all times in ET)

 

MONDAY FEBRUARY 3, 2025 TO FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2025

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Daily (lunch included)

  • LEVEL 1 RV TECHNICIAN TRAINING / Add-on fees apply! / Ocean Lakes Family Campground-Activities Center, 6001 S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2025

  • 7:00 – 9:00 AM: BREAKFAST BUFFET – Coastal Grill (Included in Room Rate).
  • 8:30 – 9:00 AM: RV TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TRAINING / Add-on fees apply! / Registration / Ocean Lakes Family Campground-Activities Center, 6001 S Kings Hwy., Myrtle Beach, SC 29575. TRANSPORTATION NOT PROVIDED.
  • 9:00 – 5:00 PM: RV TECHNICAL INSTITUTE TRAINING ($) / Hands on Session / Includes Lunch, Break Snacks & Ocean Lakes Family Campground Tour. Not included in conference registration; pre-registration required.
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM: EVENING RECEPTION – Embassy Suites Coastal Lounge. 2 Drink Tickets, Snacks (Included in Room Rate).
  • 7:00 PM: DINNER DUTCH TREAT – Black Drum Brewery / Located at Embassy Suites Hotel.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 9, 2025

  • 6:30 – 10:30 AM: BREAKFAST BUFFET – Coastal Grill (Included in Room Rate).
  • 9:30 AM: CARVC BOARD MEETING – Pembroke.
  • 11:30 – 5:00 PM: REGISTRATION – Westminster Hall / Drop off Auction Items.
  • 12:00 – 2:00 PM: CPR Training Session ($). Not included in conference registration; pre-registration required. DARIN ALMOND / Winchester
  • 1:00 – 1:45 PM: CREATING THE RIGHT EXPERIENCE FOR YOUR WEBSITE TO BOOK MORE RESERVATIONS. JAZMYN PACE / Influence Digital Agency / Kensington G
  • 1:45 – 2:00 PM: BREAK
  • 2:00 – 2:45 PM: CAMPGROUND MARKETING. JOSH RICHARDSON / Influence Digital Agency / Kensington G
  • 2:45 – 3:00 PM: BREAK / Refreshments Served
  • 3:00 – 3:45 PM: WEBSITE REPORTING AND ANALYTICS. FELIKS YAMNIK / Owner, Passado Media / Kensington G
  • 3:45 – 4:15 PM: BREAK
  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM: UNITED FOR SUCCESS: OHI® & CARVC ADVOCACY IN ACTION (Panel Presentation) / Moderator: David Basler, CSO/SVP, Government Affairs, OHI® / Kensington G
  • 5:30 – 10:00 PM: GRIDIRON GATHERING / Sponsored by Staylist (6:00 PM – GRIDIRON GATHERING FOOD PROVIDED BY CARVC)

MONDAY FEBRUARY 10, 2025

  • 6:30 – 9:00 AM: BREAKFAST BUFFET / Included in room rate / Coastal Grill
  • 7:30 AM – NOON: VENDOR SETUP / Kensington ABC, Balmoral & Westminster Hall
  • 7:30 AM – NOON: REGISTRATION – Drop Off Auction Items / Westminster Hall
  • 9:00 – 9:15 AM: WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS / CARVC BOARD / Kensington G
  • 9:15 – 10:15 AM: KEYNOTE SESSION / Pt. 1, TRAIN THE TRAINER: TEAM BUILDING DYNAMICS / Pt. 1 / KELLY JONES / VP of Operations / Great Escapes RV Resorts / Kensington G
  • 10:15 – 10:30 AM: BREAK / Coffee Provided
  • 10:30 – 11:15 AM: MAKING DATA- DRIVEN DECISIONS / RACHEL GODBOUT / Advanced Outdoor Management / Kensington G
  • 11:15 – 11:30 AM: BREAK
  • 11:30 – 12:45 PM: TRIVIA SESSION / TRADE SHOW SPONSORS SPOTLIGHT / BOXED LUNCH WITH BEER & LIGHT REFRESHMENTS / BOBBY SORDEN / Founder & CEO of Suppliers Spot / Kensington G
  • 12:45 – 5:00 PM: TRADE SHOW (Kensington ABC, Balmoral & Westminster Hall) & SILENT AUCTION (Corner of Balmoral & Westminster Hallway)
  • 3:00 – 4:00 PM: BREAK / corner of Balmoral & Westminster Hallway / beer and refreshments served
  • 5:00 PM: TRADE SHOW BREAKDOWN – Must be completed right after the Trade Show Ends.
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM: EVENING RECEPTION – Embassy Suites Coastal Lounge / 2 Drink Tickets and Snacks Included in Room Rate & ENTERTAINMENT – Walter Finley & April Dawn
  • 7:00 – 10:00 PM: GAME DAY GALA / DINNER / LIVE AUCTION / Kensington G – OPEN BAR SPONSORED BY CAMPSPOT – ENTERTAINMENT / Blackwater Band

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2025

  • 6:30 – 9:00 AM: BREAKFAST BUFFET – Coastal Grill (Included in Room Rate).
  • 9:00 – 10:00 AM: KEYNOTE ADDRESS / TRAIN THE TRAINER: TEAM BUILDING DYNAMICS / Pt. 2 / KELLY JONES / VP of Operations / Great Escapes RV Resorts / Kensington G
  • 10:00 – 10:15 AM: BREAK
  • 10:15 – 11:15 AM: ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING / Kensington G 
  • 11:15 – 11:30 AM: BREAK
  • 11:30 – 12:15 PM: BEYOND THE CAMPFIRE: INNOVATING COMMUNICATION & ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES FOR SUSTAINABLE CAMPER RELATIONSHIPS / MARK KOEP/ Founder & CEO Campground Views / Kensington G
  • 12:15 – 2:00 PM: LUNCH / SESSION: APPROACH TO WATER AND ONSITE WASTEWATER NEEDS / Gary MacConnell / MacConnell & Associates P.C. and Mike Stidham / Vice President & CO-Founder, E-Z Treat Inc.
  • 5:30 – 7:00 PM: EVENING RECEPTION – Embassy Suites Coastal Lounge / 2 Drink Tickets, Snacks (Included in Room Rate)
  • 7:00 PM: DINNER / FLYING FISH PUBLIC MARKET & GRILL / group reservation

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 12, 2025

  • 9:00 AM: BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING / Pembroke

We Hope To See You There!

The CARVC Conference & Expo is an excellent opportunity to network, gain insights, and dive into the outdoor hospitality industry.

Join us at CARVC 2025 from February 8th to 11th at the Hilton Myrtle Beach Oceanfront Resort, where Sean Wood of NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers looks forward to reconnecting with familiar faces and meeting new ones.