LINCOLNSHIRE, IL--(Marketwired - Oct 31, 2016) - Camping World Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CWH)
("Camping World"), which owns and operates over 25 recreation-focused
consumer shows throughout the United States through its Good Sam
Enterprises media and events division, announced it has acquired five
consumer shows dedicated to the outdoor enthusiasts from Odyssey
Management, an Ohio marketer and consumer show organizer of RV, Boat,
and Sport Shows. The acquired shows are in the Dayton, OH, Milwaukee,
WI, Knoxville, TN, Columbus, OH and Chattanooga, TN markets.
Good Sam's media and events divisions is the largest single
producer of outdoor shows and this acquisition will bolster Good Sam's
marketing segments and expand its current portfolio of shows into new
markets.
"This acquisition, when fully integrated by our highly
experienced management team, further positions Good Sam as the leading
producer of trade shows and related media serving the nation's vibrant
outdoor and RV sector," said Good Sam and Camping World Chairman and CEO
Marcus Lemonis. "We are very pleased to have the opportunity to
strategically incorporate these events into our highly successful
operating platform."
Odyssey has been very successful producing mid-size events in
OH, TN & WI and has been running events for over 15 years while
steadily growing its portfolio of shows.
Lemonis added, "We will continue to look closely at other
acquisitions or development of new shows in unserved or underserved
markets and leverage the talent of our highly experienced management
team."
Rob Lynch, the owner of Odyssey Management, has joined Good
Sam as VP and GM of its media and events division, bringing 30 years of
experience to its already highly experienced management team, and should
be instrumental to the continued growth and expansion into new markets
as the leading outdoor show promoter and producer in the country.
"This acquisition will provide the opportunities that Odyssey
did not have access to as an independent promoter, and I look forward
to the continued growth of this division with a team that has unmatched
vision and resources," said Lynch.
About Camping World Holdings, Inc.
Camping World Holdings Inc. (NYSE: CWH)
is the only provider of a comprehensive portfolio of services,
protection plans, products and resources for recreational vehicle ("RV")
enthusiasts. Through its two iconic brands, Camping World and Good Sam,
the company offers new and used RVs for sale, vehicle service and
maintenance along with more than 10,000 products and services through
its retail locations and membership clubs. Good Sam branded offerings
provide the industry's broadest and deepest range of services,
protection plans, products and resources while the Camping World brand
operates the largest national network of RV-centric retail locations in
the United States through 120 retail locations in 36 states and an
e-commerce platform. With both brands founded in 1966, product and
service offerings are based on 50 years of experience and customer
feedback from RV enthusiasts.
For more information, visit www.CampingWorld.com.
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