RV Industry Association Celebrates National Travel And Tourism Week

National Travel and Tourism Week, taking place this week, celebrates the value that the tourism industry brings to the economy, businesses, and personal well-being. This year’s National Travel and Tourism Week will focus on using the power of travel to reconnect, rebuild, and rehire.

As the RV industry continues to thrive economically and support consumers’ desire to get outside and explore, it remains a strong example of the power of travel and its ability to enhance the lives of consumers. The RV Industry is also a significant driver of the economy supporting nearly 600,000 jobs, paying $32.2 billion in wages, and providing $114 billion in economic impact each year.

Included in that impact is not only the manufacture, sale, and service of RVs, but also the tourism and trip spending that comes when consumers travel in their RVs. Looking just at the trip spending, the RV industry supports nearly 100,000 jobs, pays $4 billion in wages, and contributes $12 billion in annual economic impact. Even better, data indicates that the recent surge of interest in RVs and the great outdoors will continue. RV shipments reached an all-time high in the first quarter of 2021, and more RVs arrived at RV dealerships across North America in March 2021 than in any prior single month.

 The industry has also been involved with supporting consumers’ mental and physical wellbeing. According to the Go RVing RV Owner Demographic Profile, some of the most common reasons consumers purchased an RV were relaxation, adventure and excitement, and spending time outdoors.

RV Industry Association President and CEO Craig Kirby recognized this, stating: “The health benefits and mental wellbeing that come from being outdoors cannot be overestimated. The RV industry is proud to build a product that makes it easier for people to get outdoors. And with more and more people using RVs to experience the great outdoors, that is great news not only for the RV industry but for the health and wellbeing of many Americans.”