Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Survey Takes Industry Pulse During Pandemic

By Eugene Buchanan

Call it a meeting of the outdoor industry minds, and a report card on how the outdoor industry is faring after six months dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.

On September 3, Washington, D.C.’s Outdoor Recreation Roundtable hosted an industry conference call outlining the state of outdoor recreation, as well as results from its recent member survey addressing the COVID-19 impacts on the industry.

Included on the call were ORR members from the American Sportfishing Association, RV Industry Association, National Marine Manufacturers Association, Outdoor Industry Association, Motorcycle Industry Council and more, all sharing their thoughts on the status of the outdoor recreation industry six months into the pandemic.

Moderated by ORR Executive Director Jessica Turner and Vice President Lindsey Davis, the call featured comments from representatives of the…