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RV Rental Company Blacksford Says Travel Advisors are Accelerating its Growth

17.07.2026 10:21 1 min 1 source РУС
travelmarketreport.com ENG

U.S.-based RV rental company Blacksford reports that travel advisors are playing an increasing role in its rapid growth. The company saw strong booking growth in 2026, capping a four-year period in which reservations quadrupled. Blacksford expanded to a fourth location in Seattle, Washington, adding to existing hubs in Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Bozeman. Its Travel Advisor Program offers 10% commission on vacation packages bundling RV rentals, campground reservations, and itineraries, with average commission payments of about $600.

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