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Harvest Hosts Acquires Brit Stops, Expanding Unique Rv Camping Into Uk

Mar 08, 2023•over 2 years ago

Acquiring Company

Harvest Hosts

Acquired Company

Brit Stops

VailTravel

Description

Harvest Hosts, a membership program that gives RVers access to unique RV camping options, is announcing the acquisition of Brit Stops, a like-minded company that connects motorhome tourists in the UK with a network of small businesses and farms where they can stay overnight for free while patronizing the local businesses. Founded in 2010, Brit Stops' network is made up of over 1,100 Hosts across the United Kingdom and Ireland. This move represents Harvest Hosts' latest expansion and first push into the European market to deliver safe, memorable, and rare hospitality experiences.

Company Information

Company

Harvest Hosts

Location

Vail, Colorado, United States

About

Harvest Hosts is a membership club for RVers offering unique overnight stays at over 8,000 locations all over North America – including more than 4,700 farms, wineries, breweries, distilleries, golf courses, museums and other scenic small businesses in addition to over 3,300 Boondockers Welcome community host locations. The company is the largest private RV camping network in North America, and its mission is to help millions of people live happier lives through road travel, while supporting wonderful small businesses and communities along the way. Harvest Hosts' latest offering, CampersCard, provides free marketing for campgrounds, and perks, discounts and benefits for campers. To learn more, visit: www.harvesthosts.com or www.camperscard.com; download the Harvest Hosts app on iOS here and Android here.

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