In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, Matt and Alex break down Blue Metric Group’s $97 million acquisition of a seven-park RV resort portfolio and what it signals for the outdoor hospitality market.

We discuss portfolio sourcing, off-market deal flow, branding strategy, and what today’s consolidation wave means for independent operators. Matt also shares insight from Unhitched’s transition from third-party management into acquisition.

In the second half, we dive into how AI is transforming campground operations — from automation and reporting to AI call agents and workflow systems. If you’re an owner, operator, or investor, this episode explores where the industry is headed and how to stay ahead of it.

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In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, we sit down with Ben Uyeda, founder of HomeMade Modern, to unpack the development story behind RESET Hotel in Twentynine Palms, California.

Ben shares how the concept came together—from early site planning and zoning considerations to shaping a modern desert hospitality concept that balances design, function, and guest experience. We explore how the property responds to its environment, the trade-offs made during development, and the realities of building a boutique hotel from the ground up.

This conversation offers a candid look at the development process, including lessons learned, design decisions, and how intentional planning can simplify operations while elevating the end experience. Whether you’re developing a hotel, glamping project, or outdoor hospitality concept, this episode provides practical insight into turning an idea into a finished destination.

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We’re back! In this episode of Outdoor Hospitality Weekly, break down the biggest signals shaping the RV park and campground industry right now: from professional third-party management entering the space to accelerating acquisitions and changing guest demographics.

We unpack why a major self-storage operator launching RV park management matters, what recent campground acquisitions reveal about buyer strategy, and how regional density and amenity escalation are becoming competitive necessities. We also dig into new REIT data showing younger, wealthier RV travelers—and why that shift validates higher-end upgrades across the industry.

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