As camping continues to increase in popularity in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and restricted travel, Campspot has launched a mobile app to help consumers easily find a campsite "with the swipe of a finger." The app offer access to over 110,000 campsites across Canada and the United States.
"We are thrilled to make it easier than ever to book a camping trip with the introduction of the Campspot Mobile App," said Michael Scheinman, Campspot CEO. "We continue to see unprecedented demand for outdoor vacations following a 220% increase in the volume of Campspot bookings from 2019 to 2020. Our app will help lovers of the outdoors quickly and easily book a campsite and create lifelong camping memories."
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Increased Camping Popularity
- The rise in popularity of camping due to COVID-19 presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in camping equipment, solo and adventure travel, and outdoor recreation technology.
- Campsite-finding Apps
- The launch of the Campspot mobile app and similar applications presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in mobile camping solutions, geolocation technology, and personalized camping experiences.
- Outdoor Vacation Demand
- The unprecedented demand for outdoor vacations presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable tourism, glamping, and alternative outdoor accommodation options such as RVs and tiny houses.
Where This Applies
- Camping and Outdoor Equipment
- As camping and outdoor activities become more popular, there is room for disruptive innovation in eco-friendly camping gear, multi-purpose outdoor equipment, and smart camping technology.
- Travel and Hospitality
- The launch of the Campspot mobile app and increased camping demand presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in sustainable and eco-tourism, adventure travel, and outdoor-focused hospitality.
- Technology and Mobile Applications
- The rise in camping and outdoor recreation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in geolocation technology, personalized mobile camping solutions, and camping-related social media platforms.
