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The Unique Hospitality PodcastUnder Canvas Acquires The Fields! Irene Wood ExclusiveIn huge news for the glamping industry, The Fields of Michigan has been acquired by glamping giants, Under Canvas.Irene Wood returns to the pod to give us the lowdown: How it all went down; the advice she'd give to operators looking for a similar exit; and what's next for her.Irene is always a blast. Give it a listen!Open SkyGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)Posh OutdoorsSage Outdoor AdvisoryNick's email: nick@posh-outdoors.comConnor's email: cjschwab10@gmail.com 2025-07-021h 33The Unique Hospitality PodcastLessons from launching Paws Up, AutoCamp and Wildhavenn from 'Mr. Outdoor Hospitality'In this episode we dive in with Scott Randall who helped launch Paws Up, AutoCamp and Wildhaven over his 25 year career in outdoor hospitality. There is no person on this continent with more experience growing prominent glamping brands. Hear about creating ice wall climbing, dog sledding, and hot air balloon rides in the Montana wilderness. Learn about what makes an outdoor hospitality operation fail or flourish. Wildhaven YosemiteGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)Posh OutdoorsSage Outdoor AdvisoryDouble Take Media Nick's email: nick@posh-outdoors.comConnor's email: schwab@sageoutdooradvisory.comScott's email scott@wildhavenyosemite.com2025-06-181h 55The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhat Does A Glamping GM Do? Wes McCloskey from Open Sky Reveals AllFamiliar favourite Bygnal Dutson from Open Sky in Zion returns to the pod today, but this time he's joined by his General Manager, Wes McCloskey.Today's episode is all about the nitty gritty of running a glamping business as the GM. What roles and responsibilities does a GM carry out? What's the hardest part of the job? What's Wes' advice to prospective glamping GMs?Open SkyGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)Posh OutdoorsSage Outdoor AdvisoryNick's email: nick@posh-outdoors.com2025-06-0447 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastGlamping ON WATER at Sol Stay with Joe Lisa and Bill NolanHear the story behind Sol Stay, one of America's only glamping resorts ON THE WATER. Find out how Joe Lisa and Bill Nolan built this unique property on the waters of Lake Erie in Ohio. In this episode you will learn how they:Found and reimagined this run down marinaRaised the money to renovate into a floating glamping resortBuilt a floating sauna, added a rooftop hot tub, and convinced a Venice Beach graffiti artist to paint a mural on their building. This is a fun one!New Jingle created by Candy Cigs2025-05-211h 26The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Execute a Successful Grand Opening with Quentin Incao of Q HospitalityLearn the critical items you need to think about before your grand opening. Hear about pre-marketing, selecting a property management system, opening your booking calendar, OTA integrations, OS&E purchasing and more. Quentin Incao is the founder of Q Hospitality and has consulted on a dozen prominent glamping sites, landscape hotels, independent boutique hotels and RV resorts. He handles everything from predevelopment consulting, grand openings and day-to-day operations. Sponsors: Sage Outdoor Advisory or email schwab@sageoutdooradvisory.comLearn more about Double Take Media's services or email tate@doubletake.mediaOther Links2025-05-091h 48The Unique Hospitality PodcastNick Purslow's Story - From Small English Town to the Canadian RockiesSome of you have been listening to him for more than 4 years, but you don't know his story. Nick got to where he is today through hard work, tenacity, and a whole lotta dreaming.As he prepares to open his first mirror cabins at Skyridge Glamping, we go all the way back to his childhood and explore his journey to the present day.It's a doozy.Posh Outdoors Links:WeFunder pageSchedule a callNick's email: nick@posh-outdoors.comOther links:Glampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (N...2025-04-231h 26The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Create a Sense of Community at Your Resort - With Nathan St Cyr of Howzit HostelsWe explored beyond the world of glamping this week and interviewed Nathan St Cyr of Howzit Hostels. He broke down the hostel business model; how Howzit obsesses over the guest experience; and how to create a sense of community at your resort.Nathan's Links:Howzit HostelsThe Hotel Investor PlaybookPosh Outdoors Links:WeFunder pageSchedule a callNick's email: nick@posh-outdoors.comOther links:Glampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)Sage Outdoor Advisory2025-04-161h 09The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow Hal Feinberg Became America's Biggest Glamping Dome OperatorHal Feinberg is the founder of Clear Sky Resorts. Clear Sky is the largest dome operation in the US, with resorts in Utah and Arizona.Hal joins us to discuss his journey to this point, his special interior designs, how he scaled to a second location, and much more.Posh Outdoors LinksWeFunder pageSchedule a callNick's email: nick@posh-outdoors.comLive Oak Bank LinksWebsiteEmail: pierce.verchick@liveoak.bank Other LinksClear Sky ResortsGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)Sage Outdoor Advisory2025-04-021h 09The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhat Is Your Outdoor Hospitality Business Worth? And How Can You Maximize Its Price In A Sale?Learn what your outdoor hospitality business is worth and how you can maximize your value in a sale. In this episode Connor interviews experts Bob Kaplan of NAI Outdoor Hospitality Brokers and Shari Heilala of Sage Outdoor Advisory. Find out how your business is valued by appraisers and brokers in the current market. Learn the strategies about maximizing the value of your business whether you are looking for a property or already operating. This episode is sponsored by Live Oak Bank. The leaders in outdoor hospitality lending and the largest SBA lender in the country. L...2025-03-191h 16The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Hire the Best Staff In Outdoor HospitalityJacob Halverson joins Connor and Nick to discuss all things recruitment. How do you find staff for your hospitality operation? What questions should you ask them in interviews? How does the process change according to job role?Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)Sage Outdoor Advisory2025-03-051h 20The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow Ken Barber Scaled His Californian Glamping Business | Wildhaven GlampingIn Connor's first solo-hosted episode, he speaks to Ken Barber of Wildhaven Glamping in California. Ken has pulled off the notoriously difficult task of starting and scaling a Californian glamping operation, and he dives into his initial capital raise, Wildhaven's mid-marketing positioning, and the art of scaling a glamping business.Links mentioned:Wildhaven SonomaWildhaven YosemiteSage Outdoor AdvisoryOther links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (Nick's newsletter)2025-02-191h 26The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhat Can American Operators Learn from Luxury African Safaris?We're back!We hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season. Nick and Connor are excited to return with the first episode of the new year, and boy is it a good'un.We're joined by Michel Girardin and (rejoined by) Andrew Murphy to talk all things African glamping. This industry traces its roots back to that amazing continent, and there's a ton we can learn from the incredible resorts out there today.We cover the stage-play approach of Sabi Sabi in South Africa, the number one trait Michel looks for when hiring a safari...2025-02-051h 14The Unique Hospitality PodcastChristmas Special + An Update On the Future of the PodcastJacob Halverson joins Nick and Connor for a bumper Christmas special! We discuss our favorite glamping resorts, glamping naughty and nice lists, and our favorite Christmas movies.The podcast also begins with an update on our plans for the podcast in 2025. Thanks to all the listeners, and have a very merry Christmas!Links mentioned:The Glamping Insider (my newsletter)Posh Outdoors' Looking Glass mirror cabinsBen Wolff's newsletterGet Paul Bosley's financial planner for free (email nick@glampitect.com for an intro)The guys' favorite episodes of the year:Connor's winner: Bolt F...2024-12-181h 17The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhy Winter Glamping Is a Hidden Goldmine, and How to Exploit ItSorry for the delay on this week's episode - my laptop is broken!Everybody thinks of glamping as a summer activity, with the sun shining and the leaves in bloom. But have you ever considered glamping in minus 40 temperatures?The good people of Saskatchewan, Canada do, and we think winter glamping will become more and more common as the industry matures. We're certainly making that bet with Posh Outdoors.We connected with Josh Turner of Blackstrap Glamping to discuss the unique challenges and opportunities winter glamping brings.Links mentioned:Get...2024-12-1150 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Craziest Glamping Site We've Ever SeenToday's guest is the opposite of every previous operator we've had on the show. And his counter-intuitive strategy may give you your next great idea.Introducing Travis Chambers, Founder of Outpost X. Travis isn't trying to create luxury at Outpost X. He's comfortable with 20% of his guests not enjoying their experience.To him, the goal is to transport guests to a whole other world. And while his strategy is unorthodox, most guests love it. And so does social media.Tune in to learn what makes Outpost X different, why luxury isn't the be-all...2024-12-0457 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Secret to 1.2 Million Followers for Your Glamping SiteDerry Green returns to the podcast to reveal his secrets for social media domination. He tells us how Secret Garden Glamping accumulated 1.2 million followers and became an online phenomenon; how he designs his sites around social media engagement; and why TikTok holds the key to succeeding on Instagram.Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (my newsletter)The Secret Garden Glamping2024-11-2749 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Under Canvas to the Grand Canyon - The Story of Jeremy Budge and Backland GlampingJeremy Budge was one of the earliest hires at Under Canvas, the pioneering glamping brand that was acquired for over $100 million in 2019. He left Under Canvas at the peak of its powers to start Backland Glamping, a secluded Arizona retreat, just a stone's throw from the Grand Canyon. He joins us to discuss the lessons he learned at Under Canvas, how he applied those to Backland, and how he plans to scale the current 10-unit resort. Links mentionedBackland GlampingUnder CanvasOther linksPosh OutdoorsSchedule a call re...2024-11-201h 15The Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Future of Unique Hospitality - Round Table with Ben Wolff, Isaac French and Zach BusekrusToday's episode is a special co-production with the "Behind the Stays" Podcast. Zach Busekrus and I were joined by two of the biggest names in the unique hospitality space, Ben Wolff and Isaac French. You'll learn why their philosophy is "build less, spend more"; why Ben is betting big on wellness; and how their approaches to scale differ.Subscribe to Behind the Stays:AppleSpotifyBen and Isaac's linksOneraOasiLive Oak Lakeisaacjfrench.comOther linksPosh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North A...2024-11-131h 20The Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Glampground with a 94% Occupancy Rate, Celebrity Clientele and a Netflix ShowWith daily rates of $800+ per night and near-100% occupancy, Bolt Farm Treehouse is arguably the most successful independent glamping business in North America. Tori Bolt, one half of the husband-wife founding team at Bolt Farm, joins us to pull the curtain back on how they reached these heady heights. Topics covered include the secret to rave guest reviews, the personal brand approach to marketing, and the growing importance of building code.Links mentioned:Bolt Farm TreehouseTori's workshopOther links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaThe Glamping Insider (my newsletter)S...2024-11-061h 20The Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Getaway to Nude Campsites - The Story of Topos VenturesThere's a growing class of glamping consultants that cut their teeth at the venture-backed brands like Getaway (now Postcard Cabins) and AutoCamp. The experiences they gained from scaling high-end hospitality quickly equipped them with a wide range of skills that they take into client projects today.Samuel Morton and Nico Turek from Topos Ventures are great examples of this. Sam joined Getaway when they had 3 cabins, and by the time he left they'd rolled out 800+ units across the US. Nico joined not long after Sam, and he spearheaded their property acquisition strategy.Sam and Nico a...2024-10-301h 17The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhat's the Most Popular Glamping Unit? - Data Deep Dive With Shari HeilalaConnor's boss joins us on the pod this week! Shari Heilala is the Founder of Sage Outdoor Advisory, the leading provider of feasibility studies in the glamping space. Sage have been collecting data on the American glamping industry for years now, and they presented their 2024 findings at the Glamping Show in Denver earlier this month.Shari joins us to share the key findings, and we discuss what they might mean for your glamping project and the wider industry.Links mentioned:Read The Glamping Insider (my new weekly newsletter)Get the Sage data r...2024-10-161h 09The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow the glamping industry is evolving; how to choose the right form of capital; and how to prepare for a recession - Bryan Auchterlonie (Destination Capital)Bryan Auchterlonie is one of the most knowledgeable people in the outdoor hospitality space when it comes to capital. Through his firm, Destination Capital, he's worked with some of the biggest players in glamping, including Under Canvas, AutoCamp and KSL.He joins us on the pod to discuss everything from picking the right form of capital to his favourite hospitality destinations.Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaSage Outdoor AdvisoryDestination CapitalAl MoudiraStrawberry HillDesert Tree 2024-10-091h 13The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhy Nature Is Everything; How to Listen to Your Guests; and Bootstrapping a Glamping Startup - Blake Smith and Bygnal DutsonIn what's rapidly becoming our favorite episode format, two of the best operators in the business join Nick and Connor in a wide-ranging, round-table glamping discussion. Blake Smith of Walden Retreats and Bygnal Dutson of Open Sky never disappoint when they're on the pod, and today is no exception.Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaSage Outdoor AdvisoryWalden Retreats Open SkyBlake's last episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YoutubeBygnal's last episode is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Youtube2024-09-301h 43The Unique Hospitality PodcastGay Glamping! How Campit Resort Became an LGBTQ+ HavenWe love niche concepts at The Unique Hospitality Podcast, and this week we were delighted to talk LGBTQ+ hospitality with Randy Henry, Ops Manager at Campit Resort in Saugatuck. Campit is a campground that caters specifically (but not exclusively) to the LGBTQ+ community. As well as discussing why this is important, we covered separate issues such as selling branded merch to your guests and marketing to niche communities.Remember to check your feed on Monday for the early release of next week's episode with Blake Smith and Bygnal Dutson. This is so you can listen o...2024-09-2549 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastMeet the Guy Who Builds Hotels for RockstarsMike Baxter loves three things: hotels, rock 'n' roll, and partying. That's what led to the creation of House of Gods, a completely immersive rockstar hotel in the heart of Edinburgh.In a wide-ranging conversation applicable to all hospitality operators, we discuss how to create a completely immersive experience for your guests; some cool ideas for upsells, and the bravery it takes to push ahead with a bold concept like House of Gods.Expect a few laughs and some new ideas for your project along the way! Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call r...2024-09-1856 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastCommon Traits of Projects That Get Funded (3 Case Studies)Nick Parker (Live Oak Bank) returns to the pod! He and Connor have worked on many hospitality projects together, and they have the inside track on the operators that get funding for the unique hospitality developments. You won't be surprised to learn that there are plenty of common traits among the most successful.We break down three projects that Nick Parker and Connor have worked on, and identify the secret sauce for getting your hospitality project financed.Links:Posh OutdoorsSchedule a call re Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaSage Outdoor AdvisoryLive Oak BankNick Parker's original episode...2024-09-111h 31The Unique Hospitality PodcastGlamping Design Secrets From Autocamp's Former Senior Design DirectorAutoCamp is one of the world's biggest glamping brands. After starting small with their first Santa Barbara location in 2013, their growth rate exploded following a $115 million investment from Whitman Peterson, a private equity firm, in 2019.Will Spurzem joined the company as Senior Design Director that same year, and he was the design genius behind the locations that followed. He joins us to share all the good stuff about AutoCamp's design and development process, as well as the mistakes they made and learnings they implemented over the years.Will left AutoCamp in 2022 to start Boundary Works...2024-09-041h 30The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow Unreasonable Hospitality Can Transform Your Glamping Business (Book Club Episode 1)Unreasonable Hospitality is a bestselling book by world-leading restauranteur, Will Guidara. Guidara found fame and fortune through Eleven Madison Park, his high-end New York restaurant that would go on to win 3 Michelin Stars and multiple James Beard awards.In the book, Guidara distils the principles of Unreasonable Hospitality, which is his unique approach to serving guests that took EMP to such heady heights. In our first "Book Club" episode, Nick and Jacob are joined by Nathan Woods to discuss our takeaways from reading book and how it can be applied to your unique hospitality business. 2024-08-281h 14The Unique Hospitality PodcastHands-On vs Hands-Off Hospitality - Ben Wolff and Irene Wood DebateBen Wolff and Irene Wood are two of the most successful entrepreneurs in the boutique glamping / unique stay space. Despite their similar results, their models of hospitality couldn't be more different.At Onera (Ben's landscape hotel), guests won't see any on-site staff for the duration of their stay. It's all about that privacy and seclusion. At The Fields (Irene's glamping site), staff will have a ton of interaction with guests, with community a centrepiece of the experience.We dive into both approaches; the pros and cons of each; and discuss which model might work best...2024-08-2155 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastWhy We're Bullish About Glamping; The Hottest Short-Term Rental Markets; and How to Get Your Next Great Hospitality Idea - Zach BusekrusUnique stay aficionado, Zach Busekrus, is back on the Unique Hospitality Podcast! This week, we discuss the coolest unique stays Zach has come across; why nature gives glamping the edge over hotels; which parts of the US are experiencing a short-term rental boom, and much, much more. LinksInvest in Posh OutdoorsGlampitect North AmericaAuberge ResortsStaywatchThe Cave at Hocking HillsListen to Zach's previous appearance on the pod on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Youtube2024-08-1454 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Champagne Buttons to Gatorade at Dinner - The Coolest Shit We've Seen In the IndustryA "bring me my champagne" button; zorb balling through Chinatown, and serving Gatorade at dinner. Get your creative hat on, as our aim this week is to give you your next great idea for your unique hospitality business. Nick and Connor are joined by friend of the podcast, Jacob Halverson, to discuss some of the "cool shit" we've seen or done in the industry, and how it might translate to your project.We can't promise all of the ideas are sane, but it may just spark something brilliant.LinksInvest...2024-08-071h 09The Unique Hospitality PodcastWhat Sets Apart the Top 5% of Operators? (P.S. We've Revamped the Podcast)Welcome to the first episode of The Unique Hospitality Podcast, formerly known as The Start A Glamping Business Podcast! We've revamped the format, with fewer interviews and more deep discussion on the important issues, ideas and challenges in glamping and unique hospitality. You'll hear more from previous guests that have provided the most value, and we think this will help us uncover more gold nuggets than ever before. For the first episode of the new format, we welcome back Bygnal Dutson of Open Sky in Zion. We discuss what's changed at Open Sky since his...2024-07-311h 10The Unique Hospitality PodcastSpecial Episode Part 2 - The Most Important Lessons from 75 Episodes of the PodcastWelcome to Part 2 of the most important episode we've ever recorded. To celebrate recording 75 episodes of The Start A Glamping Business Podcast, Nick was grilled by regular co-host, Connor Schwab, on the most important lessons he's learned from interviewing dozens of successful glamping operators.It's a must-listen for any prospective glamping operator, and we'd love for you to share it with anyone that would find it useful.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.V...2024-07-2432 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastSpecial Episode Part 1 - The Most Important Lessons from 75 Episodes of the PodcastWelcome to Part 1 of the most important episode we've ever recorded. To celebrate recording 75 episodes of The Start A Glamping Business Podcast, Nick was grilled by regular co-host, Connor Schwab, on the most important lessons he's learned from interviewing dozens of successful glamping operators.It's a must-listen for any prospective glamping operator, and we'd love for you to share it with anyone that would find it useful.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.V...2024-07-1747 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Building a Playhouse for Steph Curry's Kids to Owning a Magical Glamping ResortTyson Leavitt made his name in a Netflix show where he built a playhouse for Steph Curry's kids, but his best creative work has come at Charmed Resorts, a magical glamping escape in Crowsnest Pass, Alberta. Charmed Resorts is truly a one-of-a-kind site that has to be seen to believed. Tune in to hear the story of how it happened.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.Visit the Posh Outdoors deal pageVisit G...2024-07-1032 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Secrets Behind a Netflix-Featured GlampgroundBolt Farm Treehouse is one of the best-loved and most successful glamping businesses in North America. This Tennessee glampground offers a spectacular guest experience and is reaping the rewards in high daily rates and occupancy. You may also know them from their appearance on Netflix's "The World's Most Amazing Vacation Rentals".This week, we're joined by Nathan Woods, former Marketing Manager at Bolt Farm. He talks us through the marketing secrets behind their success, some of the coolest guest experience ideas they implemented at Bolt Farm, and what hospitality means to him.Wanted to invest...2024-07-0342 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Build a Glamping Brand From ScratchKampgrounds of America is the biggest name in camping, and one of the best-known companies in North America. After decades of experience in traditional outdoor hospitality, they decided to enter the world of glamping with the launch of Terramor in Acadia, Maine. We spoke to Whitney Scott, the mastermind behind that development, to dive into how they did it and what they learnt from the process.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.Visit the Posh Outdoors deal...2024-06-2650 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastCorrected Audio - 5 Steps to Glamping Marketing Success with Conrad O'ConnellHuge apologies - we uploaded the wrong audio file when we published this episode last week!Today's episode is a marketing masterclass from Conrad O'Connell of BuildUp Bookings. He takes us through the 5 key facets for successfully marketing a glamping business.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.Visit the Posh Outdoors deal pageVisit Glampitect North America's websiteCheck out Build Up BookingsTake Conrad's course (coupon code "glampitect")2024-06-2042 minThe Unique Hospitality Podcast5 Steps to Glamping Marketing Success with Conrad O'ConnellToday's episode is a marketing masterclass from Conrad O'Connell of BuildUp Bookings. He takes us through the 5 key facets for successfully marketing a glamping business.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.Visit the Posh Outdoors deal pageVisit Glampitect North America's websiteCheck out Build Up BookingsTake Conrad's course (coupon code "glampitect")Buy Conrad's book2024-06-1242 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Luxury Hotels to a Californian Glamping Resort - How to Create a Magical Hospitality ExperienceToday's guest is Jacob Halverson, current Experiences Manager at Bishop's Lodge (an Auberge Resort) and former General Manager of Mendocino Grove, a large glamping resort in California. Jacob is a true hospitality expert with an incredible amount of hotel and glamping operational experience, and he joins us to discuss everything from how to create a magical hospitality experience to why you should avoid using bunk beds.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.Visit the Posh Outdoors deal...2024-05-311h 17The Unique Hospitality PodcastGlamping Business Insurance 101 - Why You MUST Have itToday's guest is Chris Hipple from Leavitt Recreation & Hospitality Insurance. Chris is a true expert in the field of outdoor hospitality insurance, and he explains what insurance glamping operators need, why it's important, and the consequences of overlooking this vital ingredient.Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors, our brand new glamping startup? Email nick@posh-outdoors.com for more info, or visit our deal page below.Visit the Posh Outdoors deal pageVisit Glampitect North America's websiteCheck out Leavitt Insurance2024-05-2228 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow We Ran the Numbers for Our Luxury GlampgroundThis week, Nick and Connor are joined by Lee Pritchard, the CFO of Posh Outdoors. We discuss why Lee decided to enter the glamping revenue share game; how he ran the numbers for Posh's first project; the importance of a sensitivity analysis, and more.Though the focus of this episode is on Posh Outdoors' first project, the content will be useful for everyone. However, for those with zero interest in Posh, you'll be pleased to know that the next few episodes will be business as usual!Wanted to invest in Posh Outdoors? Email nick@posh-outdoors...2024-05-1349 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastMirror Cabins, Mystery Boxes and Nordic Spas - Creekside RNRToday's guest is Angele Miller from Creekside RNR in New Brunswick. She's built a beautiful glamping site on the east coast of Canada, complete with Nordic spas, yoga rooms and mystery boxes!Check out our brand new glamping startup here.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.comVisit Creekside RNR2024-05-0230 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastBuilding the UK's Biggest Glamping SiteThis week's guest is Glampitect's original founder, Calum MacLeod. He joins us to talk about his journey from his first site on family land in 2018, to founding Glampitect, to the 59-unit megaproject he's building at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.Check out our brand new glamping startup here.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.comVisit Avantglamp2024-04-1838 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Glamping Site Booked 18 Months In AdvanceToday's guest is Derry Green from The Secret Garden Glamping in the UK. His site is booked out 18 months in advance, and he recently appeared on Dragons' Den (the UK version of Shark tank), achieving his target of raising 100,000 GBP. He gives us a marketing masterclass, predictions on the future of the industry and much more. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North A...2024-04-0541 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastA Masterclass on Providing 5-Star Glamping Hospitality - The FieldsToday's guest is Irene Wood, owner of The Fields in South Haven, Michigan. Irene has created a beautiful glamping site that offers unrivalled guest service. Unlike many of our guests, her hospitality policy is for her and her staff to meet their guests several times throughout their stay. She talks us through the process of implementing this model, among many other discussion points. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online...2024-03-2650 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Create a 5-Star Glamping Experience With Bell TentsThis week's guest are Carolyn and Rob Sourek from Columbia Gorge Getaways. They talk us through how they developed their 400+ acre property, how they create a 5-star experience without charging 5-star prices, and the things they'd do differently if they could do it all over again.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.com2024-03-1359 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Run a Glamping Business in the WinterThis week's episode is a winter glamping special! Our guests are Josh Turner and Jane Rushbridge, owners of Blackstrap Glamping Resort in Saskatoon, Canada. Temperatures reach minus 50 celsius (minus 58 farenheit) in that part of the world, so we dig deep into what it takes to operate a successful glamping business in the extreme winter. Other topics of conversation include working with government agencies, influencer marketing and what it's like to start a glamping business with your life partner. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, ju...2024-02-2834 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Ultimate Guide to Glampground Financing - Expert Reveals AllToday's guest is Paul Bosley from Business Finance Depot. Paul is an expert in all things glampground financing, and he walks us through the process of SBA loans, USDA loans and equipment financing.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.comDownload the EJH Distribution brochureCheck out Business Finance Depot2024-02-2128 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Glampground that Partnered with Matthew McConaugheyToday's guest is Blake Smith, Founder of Walden Retreats in Texas. We speak to him about how he raised the capital for his glamping project, the details of Walden Retreats' backend operations, and the partnership with Matthew McConaughey's bourbon brand that had a huge impact on his business.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@gl...2024-02-1453 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Avoid Lawsuits for Your Glampground By Following the ADAThis week's guest is Irene Jones from Marshall Sterling Insurance. Irene specializes in ADA policies and procedures for glamping, and she walks us through what the ADA is, what happens if your business doesn't follow the ADA, and what you can do to avoid fines and lawsuits.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.c...2024-02-0738 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Owner of 17 Glamping Sites Tells All - AfriCampsToday's guest is Jeroen van Rootselar from AfriCamps. AfriCamps partner with South African landowners and provide them with tents and marketing support in return for a share of the glamping revenue. We talk to Jeroen about the Africamps experience, the pros and cons of the revenue share model and the mistakes he'd avoid making if he were to start again today.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment 2024-01-3136 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastGuest Experience Tips from Veteran Glampers - HoneyTrekToday's guests are Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek fame. They've been on the "World's Longest Honeymoon" since January 2012 - that's over 4,000 days!As part of their trip, they've stayed at more than 80 glamping sites across North America, and in 2019 they published "Comfortably Wild", an award-winning guidebook of the best glamping sites on the continent.We speak to them about the common themes across the best glamping sites; little tips and tricks to improve the guest experience; and what they would do if they were to open their own glamping site.Glampitect North...2024-01-2442 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Most Difficult Glamping Startup Journey We've Ever Seen! - Open SkyThis week's guest is Bygnal Duston, Founder of Open Sky in Zion. Open Sky is now a beautiful, successful glamping resort, but it wasn't always that way. Bygnal came across an incredible amount of obstacles on his journey, and he joins us to talk about how he navigated them.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: c...2024-01-1747 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Construct a GlampgroundThis week, we interview Travis Berube of SomaBuild. He takes us through SomaBuild's five-step process to starting a glamping business, with a particular focus on choosing contractors and managing construction.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.comDownload the EJH Distribution brochureCheck out SomaBuild2024-01-1047 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastWisdom From the Founder of the American Glamping AssociationThis week's guest on The Start A Glamping Business Podcast is one of the pioneers of the glamping industry. Meet Ruben Martinez, founder of Glamping Hub and the American Glamping Association, as well as media partner of the Glamping Show Americas.Ruben shares his wisdom from all three ventures, as well as common trends among successful glamping entrepreneurs and the rising stars to look out for in the industry.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it...2023-12-131h 04The Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Combine Glamping, Camping and RV ParksToday's guest is Tyler Watts from Broad River Campground. Tyler has created a super-cool campground and RV park that includes geodesic domes, and it's gone spectacularly well since launch. Listen for advice on combining all three of those elements, installing septic systems, hosting holiday events and more.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.c...2023-12-0735 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Start a Glamping Business in CaliforniaToday we're joined by Brandon and Ryen Leyva from NOMA Resort,just outside of North Fork, California. We discuss the experience they're creating; how a difficult permitting process can be beneficial for your business; and much more.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect North America: contact@glampitect.comVisit NOMA2023-11-2928 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Build a 144-Unit Glamping ResortThis week, we're joined by Andrew Murphy and Dionis Rodriguez of Sojourner Glamping. They've recently been approved for a 144-unit glamping resort in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, and they went through hell to get there! Tune in to hear tales of neighbor outrage, Facebook groups and a lawsuit on their route to getting this business off the ground.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment V...2023-11-2228 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Use Bank Loans to Fund Your Glamping BusinessThis week, we're joined by Nick Parker, a Loan Officer on the RV Park and Campground Lending Team at Live Oak Bank. We discuss the various ways of securing loans to fund your glamping development; green and red flags he looks out for in a loan application; and much, much more!Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Visit Glampitect North America's websiteEmail Glampitect N...2023-11-1542 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Schoolteacher to 6-Figure Glamping EntrepreneurThis week, we spoke to Chris Jeub from Monument Glamping. Chris tells us how he went from schoolteacher to successful glamping operator, all while raising 16 (yes, that's 16) children! Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Email Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCheck out Monument GlampingVisit The Glamping Guy's website2023-11-0844 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastWhen Glamping Meets Silicon Valley - Lucky Arrow RetreatThis week, we interviewed Mike Paclik and Austen Trimble from Lucky Arrow Retreat in Texas. Among other things, we discussed what it takes to run a glamping resort alongside an events business, and how Austen applied his knowledge of tech to the resort.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online glamping assessment Email Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCheck out Lucky Arrow Retreat2023-11-0136 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastIntroducing the World's First Interactive Treehouse ResortThis week we're joined by Amanda Jensen from Sanctuary Treehouse Resort in Sevierville, Tennessee. We discuss how she and her husband have built the world's first interactive treehouse resort, and how they plan to become the world's biggest treehouse resort. Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Take our online assessment Email Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: (825) 889-3110Check out Sanctuary Treehouse Resort2023-10-2535 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastInterviewing the Pioneer of Glamping - Under Canvas Special Part 2We're back with a new co-host and one of our biggest ever guests!This week, we're joined by Sarah Dusek, founder of Under Canvas and pioneer of the glamping industry in North America. Her story is an incredible one and we can't wait for you to hear it. We're also joined by friend of the podcast, Connor Schwab, who will be joining us as co-host once a month.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.2023-10-1853 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastBootstrapping, Scaling and Educating in the Glamping IndustryToday's guest is Lex Jones, a glamping entrepreneur and educator. He talks about the creative way he got into the glamping industry, the value of mentors, how to find the best staff, biggest mistakes he's made and why operating a glamping business can be so rewarding.If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $500,000, we want to speak to you. Click here to schedule a free consultation with us.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail...2023-07-2540 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastSecrets from the Biggest Glamping Company in the WorldToday's guest is Stephen Maulden, former Vice President of Real Estate and Construction at Getaway, a company with 30 locations and 1,300 cabins deployed across the US.Stephen was one of Getaway's first hires and played a huge role in their expansion from small startup to industry leader. He shares the secrets of their success, from the small details to their grand scaling strategy.If you own land for your glamping project AND you have a budget of over $500,000, we want to speak to you. Click here to schedule a free consultation with us.2023-07-1836 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Get Your Glamping Project FundedOne of our most popular guests, Connor Schwab from Sage Outdoor Advisory, is back on the podcast today. The topic is all things feasibility studies: what they are, who they're for, what's included and how they can get your glamping project funded.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: (646) 586-2330Check out Sage's websiteEmail Connor: schwab@sageoutdooradvisory.com2023-07-1150 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Smartest Real Estate Tactic We've Seen From a Glamping BusinessToday, we spoke to Nancy Sweeney, owner of the Woods of Eden Glampground in Maine. As well as explaining how she created a 5-star glamping experience, she taught us about the smartest land-buying tactic we've ever seen from a glamping business. It won't work for everyone, but emulating it can drastically reduce your project's permitting risk...Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: (646) 586-2330...2023-02-1325 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Science Behind Creating a 5-Star Glamping ExperienceHow much more can you charge per night when you have ensuite bathrooms vs shared bathrooms? How much are glamping businesses that offer food and beverage able to charge compared to self-catered sites?Today, we're joined by Connor Schwab of Sage Outdoor Advisory. Connor and the team at Sage produce feasibility studies for prospective and existing glamping operators, and through this they've gathered a huge amount of data on the glamping industry. They've also just collaborated on a massive industry report with Kampgrounds of America, and in this episode Connor talks us through the key findings and w...2023-01-1244 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Start a Glamping Business for Less Than $10,000Today's guest is an unusual one. He got his first glamping business up and running for less than $10,000, which is almost unheard of in the glamping industry. Listen to discover how Nick Rodriguez achieved his glamping dreams without breaking the bank.Glampitect North America is preparing to develop glamping resorts of our own. If you're interested in investing, just fill out this form - it only takes 30 seconds.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: (646) 586-2330Watch Keep It...2022-11-3029 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Best Tactic for Getting 5-Star Reviews I've Ever seenToday, we're joined by Donna Vaughan of Hawley Farm Glamping. Hawley Farm consistently gets rave reviews from guests, and a lot of it is down to tricks of the trade that Donna picked up from her past life as a restaurant owner. Listen to discover her secrets and how you can apply them to your own glamping business.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: (646) 586-2330Check out Hawley Farm Glamping2022-11-0245 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHot Tubs, Oysters and Cheese - This New Brunswick Glampground Has It AllToday we're joined by Patrick Gauvin, Co-Founder of Cielo Maritime Glamping. Cielo Maritime Glamping is a glampground that operates all-year-round despite its snowy New Brunswick setting, but that's not its only unique feature. They also have "The Hub", which is an on-site bar, market and restaurant offering a range of locally sourced goods. We talked to Patrick to discuss how he operates through the cold and snowy New Brunsiwck winters, as well as how he manages operating a glampground and The Hub.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFo...2022-10-1732 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow One TikTok Video Generated $70,000 in ReservationsAlex Burkett is the CEO of Outdoor Alliances, a marketing company that specializes in outdoor hospitality resorts. Today, Alex shares his secrets to marketing a glamping business.We cover how short-form videos can be a huge money-maker for glamping businesses; Facebook vs Instagram; what Alex would do if he had to market a glamping business from scratch; and much, much more.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: +1 (646) 586-2330Check out Outdoor Alliances2022-09-1328 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Acquire Glamping Permits - Architect Shares His SecretsToday we're joined by Zach Stoltenberg, who's an architect and hospitality designer at Clockwork Architecture + Design.Zach is a true expert in the glamping space, having designed multiple glamping resorts, along with RV parks and other experiential destinations. He's a specialist in acquiring permits for these types of projects, and today he shares his top tips for convincing your city/county to let you build a glamping project on your property.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: +1 (646) 586-2330...2022-08-2838 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Church Pastor to Glamping Business OwnerToday we spoke to Kevin Rains and his son, Izaac, who own Dappled Light Adventures in Kentucky.They spoke to us about how the 24 years they spent in a Christian intentional community prepared them for life as glamping site owners.They also give two genius marketing tips that have had a huge effect on their glamping site's bottom line.Visit Glampitect's WebsiteLike Glampitect on FacebookFollow Glampitect on InstagramEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.comCall Glampitect: +1 (646) 586-2330Check out Dappled Light Adventures2022-08-0423 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe #1 Thing to Check Before Starting a Glamping BusinessThe first thing you should do when starting the glamping site setup journey is to check your zoning, yet it's a stage that's overlooked by so many people. Those people are making a huge mistake.Knowing how your land is zoned provides the foundation for everything that follows. Doing some basic zoning checks will lead to one of two outcomes: (1) You increase your chances of acquiring a permit for your glamping site tenfold; or (2) you realise that glamping isn't possible on your land and you save yourself a ton of wasted time and money.In...2022-07-1838 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Turn a Glamping Site Into Passive IncomeToday we're joined by Glampitect's co-founder, Ali Young, for the fourth time. Ali set up the first NC500 Pods site on the north coast of Scotland in 2019, and since then he's operated it completely remotely. More importantly, it's been consistently profitable and continues to thrive. If you're interested in operating a glamping site remotely, or just looking for more ways to generative passive income, give this episode a listen. LinksVisit Glampitect's websiteTake a look at NC500 PodsContactEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect.co...2021-11-2224 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastApplying Business Principles to a Glamping Site - Calum MacLeodGlampitect and NC500 Pods co-founder Calum MacLeod returns to The Glampitect PODcast for a third time! In this episode, he talks about common business concepts and principles that can be applied to running a glamping business. These include:Competitor analysisCustomer retentionMarketingAttend the Farm Business Innovation Show!LinksVisit Glampitect's websiteCheck out Glampitect's Facebook pageTake a look at Glampitect's Instagram pageVisit Glampitect's LinkedIn pageJoin Glampitect's Facebook groupContactEmail Glampitect: contact@glampitect...2021-10-1920 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastBuying Land for Your Glamping SiteAfter speaking to hundreds, if not thousands of people at The Glamping Show, we realised that there are lots of people out there who want to start a glamping business but don't currently have the land to do so. So, today we brought in the co-founder of Glampitect and NC500 Pods, Ali Young, to discuss what you should bear in mind when looking for land suitable for a glamping site. As becomes apparent throughout the episode, it's not as simple as just buying a nice-looking plot of land...LinksVisit Glampitect's w...2021-10-0733 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastWhich Glamping Units Should I Buy?A common problem faced by many prospective glamping business owners is deciding which glamping units to purchase for their site. This isn't just about which units look prettiest; it's also about how many months in the year you'll be operating; how much you can afford to spend on setup; what your ROI targets are and more. There are so many things you need to consider when deciding on your glamping units, so we brought back Luke Pica, our resident feasibility expert, to run you through your options.LinksVisit Glampitect's website2021-09-1442 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Deadlock to 85% Occupancy in 7 MonthsLast time we spoke to Morag Sallabanks, she was waiting for it to stop raining so she could start putting her glamping site together. Seven months on, she's the owner of a thriving glamping business that's enjoyed an average occupancy rate of 80-85% since opening this summer. Today we catch up with Morag to find out how she's been so successful in her glamping journey so far, as well as delving into the pros and cons of being a glamping site owner. For those who didn't hear our first episode with Morag and would like...2021-08-1725 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastTreating Your Glamping Site Like a BusinessA theme that has cropped up in many episodes of The Glampitect PODcast is the importance of treating your glamping site as more than just a passion project. To operate a highly profitable site you must treat it like a business, which means doing your research, identifying your target market and providing excellent customer service.Today we're joined by Debbie Cockayne, who's the co-owner of the Bank House Meadows glamping site in Norfolk. She's got plenty of experience in business and she strongly believes that the skills she's picked up in her career are transferrable to glamping. 2021-08-0321 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Dream ClientToday we're joined by Jack Liddell, who's a Client Relations Consultant at Glampitect. His role is to be the touchpoint for our clients, ensuring that no question is left unanswered. He connects our clients to the relevant Glampitect team members and makes sure that the client is satisfied at all times.Performing this role has given him an insight into what clients can do to make the whole process a lot smoother, and also what they shouldn't be doing if they want to give their glamping dream the best possible chance of success. If you're working with...2021-07-0629 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Get Financing for Your Glamping BusinessHave you ever thought about starting a glamping business but been put off by the costs involved? A lack of money doesn't necessarily signal the end of your glamping dream. Today we're joined by Ken Riley of GTF Event Equipment Financing to talk you through your financing options. LinksVisit Glampitect's websiteCheck out Glampitect's Facebook pageTake a look at Glampitect's Instagram pageVisit Glampitect's LinkedIn pageJoin Glampitect's Facebook groupCheck out GTF Event Equipment Finance's siteContact2021-06-2227 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastThe Importance of a Feasibility StudyToday we're joined by Luke Pica, Research and Reporting Lead at Glampitect. One of Luke's main roles is to oversee our feasibility study programme. A feasibility study is a vital stage of the glamping journey for any prospective glamping site owner, and in this episode we delve into what a feasibility study is, why it's important, what Glampitect offer in this regard, and what you need to do if you're undertaking your own feasibility assessment.LinksVisit Glampitect's websiteCheck out Glampitect's Facebook pageTake a look at Glampitect's...2021-06-0827 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastHow to Deal With Tricky NeighboursToday we're joined by the Head of Operations at NC500 Limited, Craig Mills. Craig has played a huge role in growing NC500 as a business, facilitating partnerships with hundreds of businesses along the North Coast 500 route and driving footfall to a once-neglected region of Scotland. There are several parallels between Craig's business and a glamping business, including local business partnerships, the preservation of the surrounding area and the issue of difficult neighbours.LinksVisit Glampitect's websiteCheck out Glampitect's Facebook pageTake a look at Glampitect's Instagram p...2021-05-2536 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastFrom Farming to Glamping - Carol OultonToday we're joined by Carol Oulton, owner of Newlands Hall Farm and the Weardale Retreat. Weardale Retreat is a glamping offering consisting of a shepherd hut and a hot tub overlooking the Durham Dales, and it's been a roaring success since Carol decided to diversify her farming business last year. If you're a farmer considering diversifying into glamping, this episode is for you. LinksVisit Glampitect's websiteCheck out Glampitect's Facebook pageTake a look at Glampitect's Instagram pageVisit Glampitect's LinkedIn pageJoin Glampitect's...2021-05-1120 minThe Unique Hospitality PodcastGlamping in the Middle East - Chris NaderWe've got something a little different for you today!Thus far, our focus has been very UK-centric, but today we're travelling to the Middle East, and Dubai specifically, to speak to Chris Nader. He's an expert in glamping, eco resorts and all things hospitality in that region, so this is a must-listen for anyone thinking of starting a glamping business over there. Alternatively, if you have your sights firmly set on the UK market, you might just glean some information that will allow your site to stand out from your competitors.P.S. If you a...2021-04-2732 min