News & Insights for All Things Outdoor Hospitality.

Registration Now Open for Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification Training 

Registration is now open for the upcoming Certified Pool & Spa Operator Certification Training, taking place April 7 (9am-5pm CST) & 8 (9am-3pm CST), 2026, via Zoom. Offered at a discount to active OHI members, this two-day online course is designed to help outdoor hospitality operators and their teams prepare for the upcoming pool season with confidence and compliance in mind. 

Talk S’more About Creativity and Community with Mallorie Rogers

On this episode of Talk S’more, host Erica Edmonds sits down with Mallorie Rogers, Event and Social Media Lead at Frankenmuth Jellystone. What started as a summer job at 16 turned into a full-time career in outdoor hospitality. Mallorie shares how she found her passion, built confidence through the Young Professionals network, and now leads one of the most creative roles at her park. Here are three highlights from their conversation.

Flatspot and Pacific Yurts Announce Turnkey Collaboration for Outdoor Hospitality

Flatspot Decking Services (flatspotdeckingservices.com) and Pacific Yurts (yurts.com) have announced a strategic collaboration to deliver a fully integrated yurt-and-platform solution for outdoor hospitality operators.

Grow Your Local Audience with These Marketing Ideas

Everyone loves to support a local business. For outdoor experiences, it's becoming increasingly important to connect with your community to let them know your business wants visitors! Here are ways we have seen parks have success growing a local audience and bring people back to their properties.

Getting to Know Your National School Staff Featuring Rachel Godbout of Advanced Outdoor Management

As we ramp up to the George O’Leary National School of Outdoor Hospitality this February 22–27, 2026 at Oglebay Resort, we’re spotlighting the professionals who volunteer their time to support the next generation of outdoor hospitality leaders. One of those volunteers is Rachel Godbout, Chief Operating Officer at Advanced Outdoor Management, whose career has taken her through just about every corner of campground and resort operations.

OHI®Connect Returns This Spring to East Tennessee

OHI® is bringing OHI®Connect back this spring for its second annual peer-to-peer workshop designed specifically for RV park and campground owners and operators. Following a successful pilot event last year, OHI®Connect will take place March 31, 2026, at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, Tennessee, with registration now open.