Drone-level footage, zero drone. Alibaba just open-sourced Wan2.1-VACE: drop in a prompt or campsite pics and it spits out video on a laptop (1.3B) or beefy GPU (14B). Free & open-source. What's the first scene from your park you'd auto-cinematize? #AI #OutdoorBiz

Trying to make your campground stand out? Bolt a weatherproof mailbox onto a cedar stump, stock it with swap-paperbacks + crayons: a Tiny Stump Library. Aromatic, kid-friendly selfie magnet = free marketing. But micro-libs are everywhere—rot, wasps, liability pile up. Worth it? #OutdoorBiz

Got 10 sq ft of unused fence at your campground/RV park? Turn it into a micro-mural stage: mount a 3×3′ plywood ($70), charge $20-30/mo or split sponsor cash, run monthly IG-likes contests w/local artists + paint-brand swag. Fresh art = buzz + bookings. Would you try it? #OutdoorBiz #Glamping

Eat it or save it? Edible rice-paper trail maps run ¢35-50 each vs pennies, plus a $50-100 ranger costume. Edible tickets lift social chatter 10-20%. They tear in rain, so keep a paper backup—but families & Gen Z love the story. Test on a busy weekend? #OutdoorBiz #Campground #Glamping

Thinking of adding a Borrow-a-Telescope crate (2 kid-friendly scopes + star maps) for guests? Pros: instant adventure, low staff load, share-worthy. Cons: fragile gear, light pollution, hidden costs, zero uniqueness. I’d pass—would you? Which STEM twist would wow campers? #outdoorbiz

Burned out after 17 years, Andre Savoie followed his joy—and built a niche agency for saltwater brands.

Hear his pivot in Ep. 2 of the Briding Success podcast.

Tune in on your favorite podcast app!

#Marketing #OutdoorBiz #Podcast

Getting meh ChatGPT answers? Upgrade your prompt.
Before: What do guests want at RV parks?
After: Act as an Outdoor-Hospitality Strategist & deliver a 6-part report—personas, must-have amenities, trends, ROI, KPIs, 90-day plan.
Need the template? DM PROMPT. #outdoorbiz #AI

Silent-sunrise idea: guests get wireless headsets + 30-min curated playlist while the sun lifts over your beach, rooftop or meadow—zero noise permits, one staffer, solar gear. But copycats are easy, batteries freeze, novelty fades fast. Test it or let nature rule? #OutdoorBiz

Thinking of a standout trailhead moment? Try a handmade seesaw: "balance before you hike, snap + tag." Pros: cheap, nostalgic, tons of UGC, partner with local makers. Cons: liability, upkeep, not inclusive, easy to copy, could cheapen your brand. Would you build it? #OutdoorBiz #CampChat

Still think AI can’t shoot your campground promo? Meet Google Veo 3: upload pics→1080p video in minutes w/ music, voice, FX, auto-translate, SynthID watermark. Costs $0.40-0.75/sec—no crews, no waiting. One photo = 8-sec teaser. What would you show? #AIvideo #OutdoorBiz

Spin-for-speed Wi-Fi? Let campers log in, spin a chore wheel: pick litter, wipe tables, sweep the rec hall. Finish task, flash staff, snag a code for 1-hr to all-day premium bandwidth. Engagement + lighter cleaning—if verification is smooth. Genius or gimmick? #CampTech #OutdoorBiz

Star-gazing recliner tarp: folds from pocket-size to full lounger, waterproof, pillow pocket, constellation print, recycled fabric. Zero hardware, instant photo bait. But is it real comfort or just another pricey rectangle guests ditch? Stock it or skip? #OutdoorBiz

Scent trail walkway: brand magic or maintenance headache? 🌿
Pros: thyme>lavender>rosemary imprint memories, guide flow, lure pollinators, supply garnishes+merch.
Cons: noses adapt, wind dilutes, allergies, upkeep $, nothing to photograph.
Pick one wow: aroma or photo-ready? #OutdoorBiz

Cheapest marketing hack? Frogs. 🎶
Record this week’s frog chorus dB via free app, add it to voicemail.
100 callers hear the croaks. If bookings jump from 20% to 22-25%, that’s 2-5 more sites each week—100-250 site-nights a season. Smart or silly? #CampgroundMarketing #OutdoorBiz