RV campground operations are getting quieter while the demand is getting louder. In 2023, nightly RV site turnover hit 92% in high season and the average check-in time was just 12 minutes, yet dump station wait times averaged 15 minutes on weekends, showing how fast experiences can bottleneck. Let’s break down the full Campground RV industry picture from WiFi uptime and utility costs to staffing, amenities, and revenue so you can see what really drives satisfaction and performance.
Key Takeaways
- U.S. campgrounds averaged 150 sites per location in 2023, with 60% RV-designated
- Average staff-to-site ratio in RV campgrounds was 1:25 during peak 2023 season
- WiFi uptime in top RV parks reached 98% in 2023 surveys
- 45% of Gen Z expressed interest in RV camping within 5 years per 2023 survey
- Sustainable practices influenced 68% of RVers' campground choices in 2023
- Contactless check-in adopted by 75% of RVers post-pandemic in 2023
- The RV campground industry supported 500,000 jobs nationwide in 2023
- Total economic output from RV campgrounds reached $42 billion in 2023
- Average campground manager salary was $65,000 in 2023
- In 2023, the U.S. campground industry generated $8.5 billion in revenue from RV camping alone
- The number of RV campgrounds in the U.S. reached 12,000 in 2022, marking a 5% increase from 2021
- Average nightly RV site rental fee rose to $55 in 2023, up 8% from the previous year
- 42 million Americans owned RVs in 2023, with 11 million using campgrounds monthly
- Average RV owner age was 53 in 2023, with 40% over 55 using campgrounds
- 25% of U.S. households owned an RV suitable for campground use in 2023
In 2023, RV campgrounds expanded with strong demand, nearly full WiFi, and rising amenities.
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Campground Operations29 stats
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U.S. campgrounds averaged 150 sites per location in 2023, with 60% RV-designated
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Average staff-to-site ratio in RV campgrounds was 1:25 during peak 2023 season
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WiFi uptime in top RV parks reached 98% in 2023 surveys
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Maintenance costs per RV site averaged $1,200annually in 2023
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85% of RV campgrounds offered 30/50 amp electrical hookups in 2023
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Propane refill stations were present in 40% of U.S. RV parks in 2023
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Laundry facilities utilization rate hit 70% occupancy in peak 2023
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Dump station wait times averaged 15 minutes during weekends in 2023
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62% of campgrounds implemented reservation-only policies by 2023
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Pool and hot tub maintenance budgets rose 12% to $8,000 per facility in 2023
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Security camera installations increased 25% in RV parks post-2022
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Average check-in time for RVers was 12 minutes in 2023 benchmarks
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75% of campgrounds reported full septic compliance in 2023 inspections
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Playground amenities boosted family site occupancy by 18% in 2023
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EV charging stations appeared in 15% of RV campgrounds by 2023
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Pest control expenses averaged $2,500per campground annually in 2023
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55% of sites offered pull-through access for big rigs in 2023
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Utility cost per site was $450/year for water/electric/sewer in 2023
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Nightly site turnover rate was 92% in high-season 2023
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Fire pit installations covered 80% of RV sites in 2023 upgrades
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Staff training hours per employee averaged 24 annually in 2023
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Online review response rate by campgrounds was 88% in 2023
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Solar panel adoption reached 22% of eco-friendly RV parks in 2023
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Pet-friendly sites comprised 90% of total RV inventory in 2023
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General store sales volume per site was $150/year in 2023
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Shuttle service availability in 12% of national park-adjacent campgrounds 2023
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Handicap-accessible sites increased to 10% of total in 2023
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68% of campgrounds used automated gate entry systems by 2023
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Average path lighting coverage was 95% for nighttime safety in 2023
Interpretation
Campground Operations Interpretation
With American campgrounds now meticulously engineered to be compact, efficient hospitality hubs—balancing the desire for rustic escape with the demand for reliable amenities and seamless operations—the data reveals an industry that has frankly optimized the art of parking a house on wheels, albeit with a 15-minute wait to empty its bowels.
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Consumer Trends25 stats
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45% of Gen Z expressed interest in RV camping within 5 years per 2023 survey
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Sustainable practices influenced 68% of RVers' campground choices in 2023
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Contactless check-in adopted by 75% of RVers post-pandemic in 2023
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Pet amenities drove 55% of booking decisions in 2023 polls
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Workation RVers extended stays by 40% averaging 14 nights in 2023
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Social media influenced 62% of first-time campground selections in 2023
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Eco-certifications boosted bookings by 30% for certified campgrounds 2023
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Adventure bundling (hiking/biking) appealed to 70% of young RVers 2023
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52% of RVers prioritized high-speed WiFi over location in 2023 surveys
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Diversity in camping rose with 25% non-white RVers in 2023
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Short-notice bookings via apps surged 35% among millennials 2023
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Health/wellness amenities like yoga spaces grew 22% in demand 2023
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40% of families sought educational programs at campgrounds 2023
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Luxury RV rentals for campgrounds increased 28% YoY in 2023
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Off-grid capable RVers declined to 15% preferring full hookups 2023
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Influencer marketing swayed 18% of campground reservations 2023
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Multi-generational trips rose to 35% of RV campground use 2023
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65% of RVers valued community events at campgrounds in 2023
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Plant-based dining options requested by 30% of RVers in 2023
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VR previews of campgrounds influenced 12% of bookings in 2023
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58% shifted to shoulder-season camping to avoid crowds 2023
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Quiet hours enforcement rated top priority by 82% of RVers 2023
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Subscription models for campgrounds appealed to 20% of frequent RVers 2023
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48% of RVers planned more domestic trips post-2023 inflation
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Inclusivity programs increased LGBTQ+ campground visits by 15% 2023
Interpretation
Consumer Trends Interpretation
The modern campground is no longer just a rustic parking spot but a curated, high-speed, and socially conscious experience where guests—ranging from Gen Z dreamers to multi-generational families—demand pet-friendly, eco-certified, and community-focused amenities, proving that the open road is now a Wi-Fi-enabled, sustainably-minded, and highly booked lane.
03 · Category
Industry Employment & Economics20 stats
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The RV campground industry supported 500,000 jobs nationwide in 2023
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Total economic output from RV campgrounds reached $42 billion in 2023
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Average campground manager salary was $65,000in 2023
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Tax revenues from campgrounds totaled $2.8 billion federally in 2023
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Supplier spending by campgrounds hit $5.6 billion in 2023
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Seasonal employment in RV parks peaked at 300,000 workers in summer 2023
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Labor shortage affected 45% of campgrounds with 20% unfilled positions 2023
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Campground ownership turnover rate was 8% in 2023
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Multiplier effect of campground spending was 2.7x on local economies 2023
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Female ownership of campgrounds reached 42% in 2023
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Average investment return for RV campgrounds was 12% ROI in 2023
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28,000 new jobs created in campground sector 2022-2023
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Local property tax contributions from campgrounds averaged $4,500per site 2023
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Franchise campground employment grew 10% to 150,000 workers 2023
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Wage growth for campground staff was 6.5% YoY in 2023
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65% of campground revenues reinvested locally in 2023
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Bankruptcy filings in campground industry dropped to 1.2% in 2023
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Veteran employment programs placed 5,000 workers in campgrounds 2023
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Average startup cost for small RV campground was $750,000in 2023
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Insurance claims averaged $45,000per campground incident 2023
Interpretation
Industry Employment & Economics Interpretation
The RV campground industry proves that when you put half a million Americans to work outside, the economic engine doesn't just hum—it roars to the tune of $42 billion, even while desperately chasing more people to hold the spark plug wires.
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Market Size & Revenue30 stats
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In 2023, the U.S. campground industry generated $8.5 billion in revenue from RV camping alone
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The number of RV campgrounds in the U.S. reached 12,000 in 2022, marking a 5% increase from 2021
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Average nightly RV site rental fee rose to $55in 2023, up 8% from the previous year
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RV park occupancy rates averaged 65% in peak summer 2023
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Total RV camping nights booked hit 150 million in 2022
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Campground revenue from amenities like pools and WiFi contributed 25% to total income in 2023
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The RV campground market size was valued at $4.2 billion in 2023, projected to grow at 6.2% CAGR
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Private campgrounds accounted for 78% of total RV sites in the U.S. in 2022
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Annual growth in RV campground demand was 7.1% from 2019-2023
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Total capital investment in new RV campgrounds exceeded $1.2 billion in 2023
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RV campground franchise revenues grew 12% YoY to $2.1 billion in 2023
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Online booking platforms captured 40% of RV site reservations in 2023
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Premium RV resorts (100+ sites) generated 55% of industry revenue in 2022
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U.S. RV campground market share held by top 10 chains was 22% in 2023
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Inflation-adjusted campground revenue increased 4.5% in 2023 despite economic pressures
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RV-only sites comprised 45% of total campground inventory in 2023
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Average annual revenue per RV site reached $18,500in 2023
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New RV campground developments totaled 450 sites added in 2023
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Seasonal campground contracts contributed 35% to yearly revenue in 2022
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Luxury glamping-integrated RV sites boosted revenue by 15% in 2023
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Total U.S. RV park sites numbered 1.8 million in 2023
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Campground industry payroll expenses rose 9% to $3.4 billion in 2023
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RV campground export-related tourism revenue hit $500 million in 2023
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Digital marketing spend by campgrounds increased 20% to $250 million in 2023
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Basic tent-to-RV conversion sites generated $1.1 billion in 2023
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Full hookup RV sites (electric/water/sewer) made up 70% of premium revenue
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Campground membership programs enrolled 2.5 million RVers in 2023
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Peak season revenue multiplier for RV sites was 3.2x off-season in 2023
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RV campground insurance premiums averaged $12,000per property in 2023
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Total app-based RV bookings surged 28% to 10 million in 2023
Interpretation
Market Size & Revenue Interpretation
Despite a landscape of rising fees and fierce competition, the American RV campground industry is proving it’s no idle park, generating billions by cleverly upselling creature comforts and premium real estate to a growing legion of road warriors.
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RV Ownership & Usage28 stats
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42 million Americans owned RVs in 2023, with 11 million using campgrounds monthly
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Average RV owner age was 53 in 2023, with 40% over 55 using campgrounds
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25% of U.S. households owned an RV suitable for campground use in 2023
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Annual RV trips averaged 5 per owner, totaling 210 million campground nights
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First-time RVers grew to 20% of campground visitors in 2023
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Towable RVs accounted for 88% of campground check-ins in 2023
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Average RV length at campgrounds was 28 feet in 2023 surveys
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60% of RVers preferred campgrounds over boondocking in 2023 polls
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Family groups (4+ people) made up 45% of RV campground stays in 2023
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Weekend-only RVers represented 55% of annual campground traffic in 2023
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35% of RVers were retirees spending 100+ nights in campgrounds yearly
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Millennial RVers increased to 28% of campground users in 2023
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Average spend per RV night at campgrounds was $120including fees in 2023
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72% of RVers traveled with pets to campgrounds in 2023
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Full-time RVers occupied 12% of long-term campground sites in 2023
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Group rallies booked 15% of total RV site capacity in 2023
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Women RVers led 38% of campground trips in 2023, up from 30% in 2020
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International RVers made up 5% of U.S. campground visitors in 2023
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Average RV tenure at campgrounds was 4.2 nights per stay in 2023
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Electric-only RVers grew 18% with EV adoption in campgrounds 2023
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50% of RVers used loyalty apps for campground discounts in 2023
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Veteran RVers (10+ years) comprised 65% of frequent campground users
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Budget RVers under $50/night sought 30% more sites in 2023
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80% of motorhome owners preferred 50-amp campgrounds in 2023
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Solo RVers increased to 22% of campground arrivals in 2023
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15 million towable RV units registered for campground use in 2023
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Remote workers in RVs occupied 8% of extended-stay sites in 2023
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Glamping RVers blended 25% of luxury campground bookings in 2023
Interpretation
RV Ownership & Usage Interpretation
America’s campgrounds are no longer just the domain of the retired weekend angler, but a now a multi-generational, increasingly diverse, and surprisingly strategic real estate ecosystem where everyone from millennial remote workers to full-time luxury glampers is vying for a precious patch of electricity, while towing the economic weight of a $120-a-night habit.
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