{"id":471756,"date":"2021-04-06T09:03:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-06T13:03:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=471756"},"modified":"2021-04-06T09:03:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T13:03:33","slug":"blue-water-development-joins-jellystone-park-franchise-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/blue-water-development-joins-jellystone-park-franchise-system\/","title":{"rendered":"Blue Water Development Joins Jellystone Park Franchise System"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Family camping and glamping chain opening two new resorts in 2021<\/p>\n

Many parks undergoing expansion as family camping boom continues<\/p>\n

CINCINNATI, April 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Blue Water Development, which owns or operates campgrounds, hotels and attractions from Florida to Maine, has acquired the Delaware Beaches Yogi Bear\u2019s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort. Located in Lincoln, Delaware, it is the company\u2019s first Jellystone Park franchise. The Blue Water Development portfolio includes other well-known brands such as Holiday Inn Express, Fairfield Inn & Suites, and Comfort Inn & Suites. It also owns a waterpark.<\/p>\n

Jellystone Park is famous for providing families with attractions such as pools, water slides and splashgrounds, activities including jumping pillows, wagon rides and foam parties, and interactions with Yogi Bear costumed characters. Guests choose from a variety of camping and glamping accommodations at more than 75 locations in the U.S. and Canada.<\/p>\n

\u201cJellystone Park is a family friendly brand that, just like Blue Water, focuses on delivering the best experience possible to each and every guest, each and every time,\u201d said Blue Water CEO Todd Burbage. \u201cJellystone\u2019s brand and this campground are a perfect addition to our Blue Water family, and we\u2019re excited to build on the decade-long legacy of the park\u2019s previous owners. We look forward to elevating the park with new amenities, more fun activities, and a unique service culture that will help guests make priceless memories that last a lifetime.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

The Delaware Beaches Jellystone Park opened for the camping season April 1. A new splashpad and waterslides, revamped playground, batting cage, upgraded Wi-Fi, revamped playground, expanded camp store and updated RV sites are among the enhancements being made.<\/p>\n

\u201cBlue Water Development has an outstanding reputation for delivering excellent hospitality and has a deep understanding of the family vacation market,\u201d said Jim Westover, vice president of Product Development & Sales. \u201cWe are thrilled to have Blue Water join the Jellystone Park system, and I am sure guests will appreciate the improvements it is making to the Delaware Beaches park.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jellystone Park also is welcoming three new resorts this year, as current franchisees add locations to their portfolios:<\/p>\n