RVDA News Brief
Dec. 17, 2008

The Future Looks Bright for Travel
from PR Newswire via WTHR-TV
American travelers are surprisingly optimistic about their future leisure travel and spending, according to the findings of a special edition of Destination Analysts' The State of the American Traveler survey released last week. More

In Retirement, Snowbirds Leave Cold Weather Behind to Travel in RV
from KTNV-TV
The ideal retirement for many people involves not only saying goodbye to the daily grind and getting the freedom to spend their days as they please, but also the opportunity to live a nomadic lifestyle and to stay where the weather is nice all year long. For greater flexibility, many are purchasing an RV. More

Columnist Purchases RV to Enhance Travel Writings
from the North Georgia Travel Examiner
To deliver his readers an even more exciting, diverse travel column on a regular basis, columnist Larry Clifton decided he needed to enrich and expand his own travel experiences. He decided that he needed to go further, stay longer, and see more of this beautiful, expansive country in order to pen the best column. After much research on RVs and lifestyles, he purchased a motorhome and has made plans to travel the country writing freelance travel columns. More

RVDA Joins Coalition to Help Small Businesses Generate Capital
from RVDA
RVDA has joined over 75 Net Operating Loss Coalition Partners in calling for federal legislation to extend the net operating loss (NOL) period for small businesses. An extended NOL carryback period is a proven economic stimulus measure, one that can deliver vital help to our nation's struggling economy. More

RV Learning Center Teams up with Jan Kelly for a Series of Web Seminars in December
from RV Learning Center
Using technology to provide affordable & effective education, Jan Kelly developed a wide range of Web Seminars. From your home or office, all you need is a computer and telephone to participate. Wed seminars are affordable, fast paced, and topic specific education from RVDA Learning Center Faculty Member, Jan Kelly. Each Web Seminar is 30 - 50 minutes in length with an additional 10 minutes at the end for Q&A. More

Recognition: The Gift that Keeps on Giving Year Round
from Manage Smarter
Want to show employees you care? Recognition strategist Globoforce offers five tips to energize and engage employees throughout the year. More

Still Time to Make a Year-end Contribution to the RV Learning Center
from RVDA
The RV Learning Center is developing top performers in all areas of dealership operations, and your year-end contribution can help develop and sustain education and training opportunities for RV dealership employees. More