Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo 2024

Join NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers at OHI’s Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) 2024! Held at the Oklahoma City Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City, OK, November 4th – 6th, OHCE stands out as the industry’s premier trade show, renowned for its focus on possibility-driven professional development and unparalleled networking opportunities. Recognized as a “Top 50” trade show by Trade Show Magazine, OHCE offers a platform for businesses to thrive and expand. Visit NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers at Booth #329 or reach out to schedule a time to meet with one of our experienced brokers.

Why Attend The Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo 2024

Attendees of OHCE can expect to glean insights from industry-leading experts, forge connections with peers, explore cutting-edge products and services, and much more. Networking is made easy at OHCE. They have created intentional networking spaces so members of the Outdoor Hospitality Industry can get to know each other and grow together. The expo floor is also chock full of goods and services for outdoor hospitality businesses. You’ll have access to tons of valuable sessions tailored to the needs of Outdoor Hospitality Industry professionals, all while having a fun experience with our industry’s community.

Schedule At A Glance (all times in CT)

Sunday, November 3rd, 2024

5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Meet, Greet, and GO!

Monday, November 4th, 2024

7:30 AM – 8:30 AM O-hi! Coffee Conversations
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM Welcome to OHCE & Keynote
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Campfire Session: Large/Mega Parks (251+ sites)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Campfire Session: Medium Parks (101-250 sites)
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Campfire Session: Multi-Park Owners
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Campfire Session: Prospective Campground Owners
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Campfire Session: Small Parks (1-100 sites)
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM Your Next Best Year | Lunch Panel
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Campfire Session – The Customer Experience
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Campfire Session: Expanding your Park
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Elevating Your Graphic Design Skills: Canva 101
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Ethics 101
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM EXPO | Hosted Buyers Only
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Advocacy Unleashed: Shaping the Future of Outdoor Hospitality
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Campfire Session: Living at your park – Work/Life Balance
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Recruiting Workampers & Developing Your Workamper Program
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EXPO | Day 1
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM First Time Attendee Mixer
3:15 PM – 4:30 PM Workshop – NFPA
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Workshop – The Connected Communicator!
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Prospective Owner Reception
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Hosted Buyer VIP Reception
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Camp OHI ️Welcome Reception | Dinner Included

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM O-hi! Coffee Conversations
8:00 AM – 10:15 AM Outdoor Hospitality Innovator’s Summit (OHIS, Sponsored by Newbook)
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Driving Revenue from Emerging Demographics
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Food Safety: Keeping you and your Customers Safe
9:00 AM – 10:15 AM Trends & Insights to Drive Success
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Amenities – Expanding the Fun!
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Bugs Beware: Harnessing the Power of Flowers and Herbs for a Greener, Safer Campground
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Campfire Session: Creating a Sensory Inclusive Park
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Campfire Session: Integrating Food & Beverage into Your Operation, whether Large or Small
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Campfire Session: Utilities/ Metering/ Increasing Revenue
10:30 AM – 11:15 AM Introduction to Campground Marketing
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM Awards of Excellence Ceremony | Lunch
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Campfire Session: AI (Artificial Intelligence) What it is and what to do with it
1:00 PM – 1:45 PM Campfire Session: Let’s Talk About (and Assess) Your Wastewater Needs
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Focusing on the Fundamentals – Working on your business not just in your business
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Video Content to Boost Your Brand
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Campfire Session: IT in your Park
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Campfire Session: Stump Jeff Sims, our Sr. Director of State Relations and Program Advocacy – and a 40-year campground owner!
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Economic Forecasting for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry with Bob Kaplan of NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Your Legal Toolkit
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM EXPO | Day 2
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Workshop – Team Building from Theory to Practice
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Intro to 20 groups
4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Young Professionals (YP) Annual Meeting

Wednesday, November 6th, 2024

7:00 AM – 7:45 AM O-hi! Coffee Conversations
7:45 AM – 8:45 AM OHI’s Year in Review & the Year Ahead | Annual Breakfast Meeting
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Workshop – 8 Things you can do in an afternoon to improve your business
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Workshop – Align, Unlock, Realize: Empowering Owners to Make Decisions that Unleash Wealth and Freedom
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM EXPO | Day 3
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM Utilizing Revenue Management Techniques to Enhance Your Top Line
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM PUPPPY CUDDLING
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Retail In Your Park
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Marketing on a Budget
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Workshop – Improving your online marketing with Google Analytics
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM Launching or Improving Your RV Park with SBA Loans, USDA Loans or Equipment Financing
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Workshop – Advanced QuickBooks and Financial Statements
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Wednesday Night Fever

We Hope To See You There!

The Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo is a wonderful chance to connect, learn, and immerse yourself in the outdoor hospitality industry. The well-curated show provides a foundation and access to all your outdoor hospitality needs, questions, and services—all while enjoying beautiful downtown Oklahoma City and the company of OHCE’s attendees. Our team at NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers would be happy to see some familiar faces and get to know some new ones at OHCE 2024, November 4th through the 6th at the Oklahoma City Convention Center.