RV Parks--New Economic Indicator
A sudden spike in sales has Andy Heck the president of Alpin Haus in Amsterdam thrilled that business is booming again. "All of a sudden we had to double our workforce based on demand in two weeks. Out of the blue, one day it just started going crazy. says Heck. What's even crazier is that Travel experts and economists are watching RV sales very closely and Heck knows why. "As our industry starts to rebound, good sign for other industries". Travel expert Eric Stigberg over at AAA in Schenectady agrees. "It's certainly a part of it. People want to see what they can afford." says Stigberg. The boost in RV business is indicating that many are opting for the 'Staycation' this summer. A more affordable close to home vacation. "Travel is something everyone needs to do. If they missed out on it last year, they're not going to miss 2 years in a row" says Stigberg. The biggest indicator the RV business is giving may not even be in the travel industry, it may be on the economy. With many opting for the staycation, economists believe that's a good indicator that people are putting feelers out to see if it's alright to spend again. "So many were frozen last year and paralyzed as what to do in the recession. We're seeing the mood of the customer a lot different this spring. They're still concerned but thinking I kind of weathered the storm. They are more optimistic" says Heck.
