Camping, Glamping & Caravanning

NEXT 380: Lightweight Camping Trailer for the New Generation

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

A new era of camping has arrived with the launch of the NEXT 380, the first model under the NEXT brand designed specifically for the needs of today’s minimalist and eco-conscious travelers. Light, compact, and focused on essentials, this travel trailer is a perfect match for smaller tow vehicles and electric cars.

Perfect for Small Cars and Electric Vehicles

Launched on March 15, 2025, the NEXT 380 offers a technically permissible total mass of just 1,000 kg, making it an ideal choice for a broad range of vehicles. With a starting price of €18,900 in Germany, it delivers everything needed for a comfortable trip—without unnecessary extras.

Truma Group Named Bavarian Family Business of the Year 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – September 23, 2025 –

A legacy of innovation, family values, and unwavering commitment to quality has earned the Truma Group the prestigious title of Bavarian Family Business of the Year 2025. This honor, awarded by the influential business association DIE FAMILIENUNTERNEHMER, celebrates companies that stand out for their entrepreneurial spirit and long-term vision.

Celebrating 75 Years of Excellence in the Caravan Industry

Founded in 1949, Truma has become a household name for camping and caravan enthusiasts across Europe. Known for its heating, cooling, water, maneuvering, gas, and digital control systems, the Munich-based company operates globally with ten locations and a workforce of more than 1,000 employees.

AI-Driven Ticket Prices: Attractions Now Charging More, Minute-by-Minute

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 24, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 24, 2025 – Attractions Are Using AI to Charge You More for Tickets, Minute by Minute. The era of predictable ticket pricing is over, as artificial intelligence (AI) transforms how attractions set their fees. From observation decks to museums and ski resorts, prices are now fluctuating hourly, making it challenging for consumers to budget and plan their visits.

The End of Fixed Prices

Motorhome Owners Choose Their Pitches of the Year 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 20, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 20, 2025 – Something like this is rare in the readers' choice of "Camping Sites of the Year" announced by the promobil magazine: With an enormous leap from tenth place in last year's ranking, the Urbachtal mobile home park in Neukirchen in the Knüllgebirge managed to reach the top position in its category this year. "This clearly shows that the site in the Kurhessian mountains is doing a lot of things right. The location of the site is beautiful and close to nature, the service and comfort are right, and there is an appealing range of restaurants. All of this is well received by mobile home drivers," says promobil editor-in-chief Dominic Vierneisel.

Readers' Choice Awards Highlight Top Motorhome Destinations

CARAVANING Announces Europe's Best Campsites for 2025

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 7, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 7, 2025 – CARAVANING, Europe's leading camping magazine, has unveiled its highly anticipated list of the best campsites in Europe for 2025. The prestigious awards, based on a comprehensive evaluation process incorporating real camper reviews, were presented at the Travel & Caravaning trade fair in Hamburg. This year's ranking highlights exceptional campsites across seven popular European destinations: Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands, Croatia, and Spain, culminating in the announcement of the top ten campsites in Europe.

Europe's Crown Jewel: Club Camping Jesolo International

ITB Innovators 2025: New Technologies and Sustainable Solutions for the Future of the Travel Industry

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – February 4, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Feb. 4, 2025 –ITB Innovators, which premiered in 2023 and is now in its third year, brings together innovative products, novelties, and services from exhibitors at the world's leading travel trade show, which takes place from March 4th to 6th, 2025 on the Berlin Exhibition Grounds. In the months leading up to the show, exhibitors were able to submit their innovations for free evaluation by the ITB Innovators team. The ITB Innovators put the industry's thought leaders in the spotlight. This year, 21 groundbreaking innovations will be presented. These future-oriented solutions and sustainable concepts provide an outlook on the trends of the coming years. The significant increase in the number of new entries - from 11 entries in 2023 to now 21 entries - underscores the industry's innovative strength.

ITB Berlin 2025: Travel Technology Takes Center Stage with Expanded Focus and International Reach

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 29, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 29, 2025 – ITB Berlin is set to raise the bar for its Travel Technology segment in 2025, solidifying its position as the global hub for technological advancements in the travel industry. From March 4th to 6th, 2025, the world's leading travel trade show will showcase an even more comprehensive and international array of exhibitors from over 40 countries. Spanning six halls (5.1, 6.1, 7.1c, 8.1, 9, and 10.1), attendees will find a full spectrum of technological solutions, while the popular eTravel Stage returns with a dynamic program of panels, keynote speeches, and presentations.

Industry Giants and Innovative Startups Converge

CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF Expands High-Profile Conference Program: "Destination Zukunft"

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 23, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 23, 2025 – The world's largest caravanning trade fair, CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF, is further expanding its conference program with a focus on the opportunities of caravanning tourism for destinations. "Destination Zukunft" (Destination Future), which will take place from September 1st to 5th, 2025, will offer a central platform for exchanging ideas about current trends and developments in caravanning, camping, and outdoor tourism.

Expanding on Success

"After the great success last year, we have decided to further expand the conference program," explains Stefan Koschke, Director of CARAVAN SALON. “With ‘Destination Zukunft,’ we not only want to address current topics such as sustainability, technical innovations, and digitalization but also show the possibilities of how caravanning tourism can drive destination development.”

A First-Class Program

Fiat Ducato Dominates Motorhome Market for 17th Consecutive Year

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 20, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 20, 2025 – For the 17th consecutive year, the Fiat Professional Ducato has been crowned the "Most Popular Motorhome Base Vehicle" by readers of the German trade magazine Promobil. This prestigious award highlights the Ducato's continued dominance in the motorhome market and its reputation for versatility and reliability.

Ducato's Winning Streak Continues

The Promobil readers' poll, a key indicator of trends in the leisure vehicle industry for over 25 years, consistently places the Fiat Professional Ducato at the top. This continued success underscores the vehicle's enduring appeal among motorhome enthusiasts.

FIAT Professional Achieves Record Growth in Germany

AL-KO Vehicle Technology Expands Aftermarket Services with New UK Customer Center

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 15, 2025 – AL-KO Vehicle Technology is further strengthening its commitment to customer service with the opening of a new customer and training center in the United Kingdom in March 2025. This expansion brings the company’s total number of European customer centers to nine, demonstrating its dedication to providing comprehensive aftermarket support across the continent. Strategic Expansion to Enhance Customer Service "With the new customer center, we are expanding our service offe

SHERIDAN, WYOMING – January 15, 2025 – SHERIDAN, WYOMING – Jan. 15, 2025 – AL-KO Vehicle Technology is further strengthening its commitment to customer service with the opening of a new customer and training center in the United Kingdom in March 2025. This expansion brings the company’s total number of European customer centers to nine, demonstrating its dedication to providing comprehensive aftermarket support across the continent.

Strategic Expansion to Enhance Customer Service