Outdooractive goes Camping
“What can I do around here?” – that’s the question we answer.
With tours, tips and real experiences for campers, hikers, cyclists and hosts.
As the world’s leading outdoor platform, Outdooractive presents its digital solutions for campsites, travelers – and all tourism professionals at the Caravan Salon.
Look forward to inspiring talks and the live award ceremony of the Camper Contest winners – right on stage.
The stage programme – Caravan Salon 2025
Tuesday, 2 September · 14:00–17:00 p.m. · Hall 7, stage, Düsseldorf Trade Fair Center
14:00–14:15 Welcome & Opening
Hartmut Wimmer (Founder & CEO, Outdooractive), Peter Zintl (Sales Business Type Camping)
A brief review of Outdooractive's success story – and a look at what's to come: Camping, reimagined.
14:15–14:45 Digitalisation in the camping industry – trends, opportunities, challenges,
Prof. Dr. Frank Schaal (Managing Director, BVCD Germany)
What's already possible today – and what will matter tomorrow: Opportunities, trends and real challenges for campsites in the digital age.
14:45–15:15 ‘Where can I go hiking here?’
Peter Zintl (Sales Business Type Camping)
Orientation has never been so easy: How Outdooractive can turn ‘Where can I go hiking here?’ into a real ‘aha’ moment – and turn your guests into fans.
15:15–15:45 Sustainable tourism meets digital guest information
How to create inspiring digital visitor management: a practical example from one of Germany's most innovative regions:
Schmallenberger Sauerland Tourismus GmbH
15:45–16:15 AI in tourism: smart recommendations & automated tour planning
Hartmut Wimmer (Founder & CEO, Outdooractive)
The best recommendations don't come from the mind – they come from code. How artificial intelligence helps guide guests to the right place at the right time.
16:15–16:45 Award ceremony for the big camper contest – and real stories from life on the road
Moderators: Peter Zintl, Moritz Dieminger & contest winners
– The winners present their submitted tours
– Audience Q&A: What is it like to live outdoors?
– Goosebumps guaranteed: Real van life stories, real people, real journeys
16:45 - 18:00 Let's connect.
After the official part, we invite you to exchange ideas, network and make plans together.
Exchange with speakers & partners.
Meet & greet with the Outdooractive community
