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The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals74. Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands When Buying Domes (And How To Avoid Them)This is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of launching a stunning geodesic dome retreat on their land. Because here’s the truth: what you don’t know about buying domes could cost you thousands. I’m joined by the brilliant Ronnie Smith of Glamping Revolution, one of Europe’s most trusted manufacturers of luxury glamping structures. Based in sunny Portugal, Ronnie and her team don’t just design show-stopping domes (including Europe’s largest suspended dome structure), they also work from inside them. So when it comes to real-world insights, she’s the real deal. In this episode...2025-08-081h 03
Glamping Americas Podcast31. Building with Heart: How One Entrepreneur Turned Raw Land into a Soulful Glamping Retreat What if your business could be built with intention, on wild, beautiful land, and still thrive without compromising your values? In this episode, we dive deep into the story of Brendan Riley, the visionary behind Marmora Retreat and Boho-Luxe Glamping in Ontario. A full-time project manager, father of three, and soulful entrepreneur, Brendan shares how he transformed untouched land into a wellness-driven glamping destination. We unpack why glamping became his perfect business model and how crowdfunding became more than just a funding tool. In fact, it’s helping him build a community, which is becoming his most val...2025-08-0140 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals73. The Great Reset: How Tech, Trends, and Traveller Demands Are Reshaping the IndustryThe glamping and luxury outdoor hospitality industry is entering a bold new chapter. Sustainability is no longer optional. AI is rewriting how guests find you. And travellers? They’re no longer satisfied with just a pretty stay… they want connection, meaning, and transformation. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to stay relevant as expectations rise and attention spans shrink. With fewer website clicks, smarter algorithms, and constant digital disruption, visibility is no longer a nice-to-have… it’s your survival strategy. Inspired by the timeless lessons in one of the best books ev...2025-07-3025 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals72. Invisible Energy: How it Can Shape The Success of Your Glamping Resort And LifePowerful energy healing for your land, home, business and life - Today’s episode might just open a doorway to something you’ve always sensed, but never been able to describe. So first I'll ask you… Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt… something? A sense of calm, clarity, alignment, or maybe the opposite? That reaction is no accident. And in this conversation, we’re exploring why it happens, and how it can change the way we build, host, live and succeed. I’m joined by the wonderful Valentina Cereda https://www.energyandspac...2025-06-2640 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals71. From Boutique B&B to Soulful Reset Retreats in Brazil: How One Host Built a Unique Hospitality Business and a New LifeWhat happens when a love for art, culture and community transforms into a thriving boutique hospitality business in the hills above Rio de Janeiro? In this soulful episode of The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, I sit down with Dacia Young, a passionate Bed and Breakfast owner who left behind the familiar and followed a dream to Brazil’s bohemian heart... Santa Teresa. We explore how her unique 13-room heritage property, expertly decorated with elegant art pieces, became more than just a guest stay… it became a reset space and a sanctuary for rest...2025-05-201h 02Glamping Americas Podcast28. How Tori & Seth Bolt Built a Treehouse Empire With Heart and HustleWhat happens when you combine next-level design, a passion for nature, and a little rock 'n' roll? You get Bolt Farm Treehouse, one of the most talked-about glamping destinations in America. In this episode of the Glamping Americas Podcast, Sarah Riley sits down with the powerhouse that is Tori Bolt... co-founder of Bolt Farm Treehouse, to uncover what it really takes to grow a luxury-in-nature brand from the ground up. With her husband, Seth (from the Grammy-nominated band NEEDTOBREATHE), often away on tour, Tori shares how she balances running a booming experiential resort while staying...2025-05-0144 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#070 The Future of Experiential Travel: Trends, Challenges, and Unexpected Success StoriesIn this episode, host Sarah Riley chats with Steph Curtis-Raleigh, a global expert in the experiential travel and glamping industry, to take stock of the sector’s latest developments. From luxury eco-resorts thriving worldwide to challenges facing traditional glamping operators, they explore key industry trends, shifts in demand, and innovative business models that are shaping the future. Steph shares inspiring success stories worldwide, including a groundbreaking resort in Mauritius that turned an urban plot into a thriving community hub. They discuss how networking, adaptability, and creativity drive businesses forward, even in uncertain times. If you're in the ex...2025-04-0245 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#069 Escaping The Rat Race With Glamping Cabins At Devonia EscapesWhat's it like to work in a traditional job and build a glamping business on the side? Is it possible? More importantly, is it realistic to think that your side hustle can one day be your forever job, allowing you to power down from the corporate world? This is what Teresa and Jon from Devonia Escapes have been exploring, which led them to setup their cabin business, Devonia Escapes. Want to know how they've designed their corporate escape plan? Literally? Welcome to episode 69 Get in touch: Sarah Riley - Glamping, retreats, events, and g...2025-03-0343 minGlamping Americas Podcast26. The Magic of Treehouse Design: Crafting Elevated Experiences in NatureWhat makes a treehouse truly magical? In this episode, we dive into the art and science of treehouse design, exploring the essential, non-negotiable elements that bring these elevated escapes to life. From structural integrity and material selection to artistic vision and site-specific planning, we uncover the intricate balance between nature, creativity, and guest experience. We also discuss how glamping continues to reshape the hospitality landscape, attracting major players while maintaining its deeply personal and immersive charm. Whether you're a landowner, designer, or simply an admirer of innovative outdoor spaces, this conversation will spark your imagination and redefine...2025-03-0148 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#068 Boosting Glamping Bookings With High-End Corporate Retreat EventsThe glamping industry is booming, but it’s a seasonal business. This means bookings will slow down during off-peak or mid-week periods. So, what can you do to counteract this slowdown? This is when you need a feeder business. But what’s that you ask? Well, a feeder business can keep your glamping enterprise thriving by sending customers through your door. This technique involves running high-end C-Level corporate retreats and events during quiet times. In this episode, I talk with Sarah Dale about her glamping business, The Canvas Experience, and her corporate retreat busi...2025-02-0341 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#067 Glamping + Retreat Events: A Business Success Story From Laura of Welsummer GlampingLaura runs a glamping site tucked away amongst the trees in the heart of the beautiful countryside, amongst sunny meadows and shade-dappled woods. They have fully kitted-out canvas bell tents and handmade wooden cabins. So what made them want to launch a retreat events business alongside their existing glamping services? Is it profitable and how did they manage to sell out their retreat event spaces? Laura, from Welsummer Glamping, shares all this and more in this episode, which highlights the benefits of glamping stays + retreat events from a business owners point of view. Sarah Riley - Glamping...2025-01-0642 minGlamping Americas Podcast23. Stay-At-Home Mom Launches Glamping Business To Rave ReviewsCan you launch a glamping business on a tiny budget and run it for only a few hours a day so you can be a stay-at-home mom? This is Halley Fleming’s story from Ozark Mountain Adventure. When designing her business, she didn't want to compromise so she could spend more time at home with her family. But she also didn't want to land herself in trouble with debt and investors adding pressure to her daily life, which would only distract her from her dream. So, instead, she phased her set-up plan and has attracted hundreds of five-star reviews fr...2024-12-0147 minGlamping Americas Podcast22. The Unprecedented Growth Of The Luxury Camping And Glamping MarketplaceWelcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the booming luxury camping marketplace - a sector experiencing unprecedented growth. From soaring market valuations to a surge in attendees at the recent Glamping Show in Colorado, the signs are clear: this industry is on fire. Now that this year’s show is over, it’s time to reflect on all the incredible opportunities we uncovered at the event. Download the Glamping Industry Report here: https://www.glampingshow.us/industry-report.html We explored groundbreaking topics like innovative ways to secure investment for new projects, transforming traditional traile...2024-11-0148 minGlamping Americas Podcast21. How to Take Your Luxury Outdoor Accommodation Business to the Next LevelWhat makes one glamping business soar while another struggles? It’s a curious thing to witness. But believe me when I say there are common factors that influence positive results in this industry. These aren’t just theories; these are core principles that have been tried, tested, and proven to lead to success. Download the Glamping Industry Report here: https://www.glampingshow.us/industry-report.html After 20 years in the industry – both running my own hospitality business and coaching others to do the same – I’ve seen firsthand what makes one business fly while another doesn't. In today’s...2024-10-0134 minGlamping Americas Podcast20. The Premier Event For Glamping And Outdoor Hospitality Enthusiasts In The AmericasToday we're diving into the world of luxury camping at the premier event for glamping enthusiasts—The Glamping Show Americas 2024! Held this year from October 1st to the 2nd at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds in Aurora, Colorado, this event is the ultimate convergence of innovation, business, and community in the glamping industry. Whether you're a seasoned glamping operator, a newcomer with big dreams, or just someone curious about the future of outdoor hospitality, this event is your gateway to the latest trends, business insights, and networking opportunities. From pre-show workshops on funding your business to a...2024-09-0216 minGlamping Americas Podcast19. Mobile Glamping + Retreat Events = More Customer BookingsWhile the glamping industry is growing and business is great, few people consider their future plans to maximise bookings during off-peak and mid-week times. But what happens when bookings take an unexpected dip? This is when you need a feeder business for your glamping enterprise. So how does it work and what examples are there of this being done well? That’s what Sarah Dale from The Canvas Experience has to share with her blend of mobile glamping and corporate events for CEO Level executives and Chiefs, who all seem to adore the unique experience of glamping. Ne...2024-08-0141 minGlamping Americas Podcast18. Your glamping business can dominate the online world And Attract Guests!In this episode of the *Glamping Americas Podcast*, we tackle a critical question for every unique hospitality accommodation and glamping business: how can your glamping business get found online and how can you jump ahead of your growing competition? More specifically, is a website truly essential for getting bookings? Do you have a website for your business? Maybe you have and you’re wondering if it's worth the effort keeping it up to date. Perhaps you don’t have one and you are considering putting some of your valuable budget towards setting one up. But is that the...2024-07-0234 minGlamping Americas Podcast17. The Biggest Opportunities For Outdoor Hospitality Entrepreneurs TodayAs an entrepreneur exploring the potential of glamping, you will want to hunt out the biggest opportunities in outdoor hospitality. So we were lucky enough to grab some time with Antonio Gonzalez from OOD House who was generous enough to share some of his valuable advice with us. In this episode, we cover: Emerging trends, markets and niche segments you need to pay attention to, How technology and innovation are shaping the industry and the opportunities and challenges this will bring, What the untapped markets and underserved demographics are currently, How to get business branding on...2024-06-0246 minGlamping Americas Podcast16. Expertly Handling Complaints to Ignite Glowing Reviews And Improve Guest SatisfactionGlamping customers like to go glamping because they want the experience of being out in nature, or they want to try something they’ve never tried before. Although many like it, a few don’t enjoy it because of unexpected encounters with wildlife, sounds they are not used to, the deep darkness of being out in nature at night and things they maybe haven’t experienced before, especially if they come from the city. So the host of the unique accommodation might find themselves handling an issue and dealing with a complaint that isn’t their fault - one they hav...2024-05-0132 minGlamping Americas Podcast15. A property developer's shift to glamping and luxury outdoor accommodation with Tyler WattsWhat makes a property developer turn away from traditional projects to develop glamping and RV parks? Property developers are all about the return on their investment and the IRR (internal rate of return). They spend years researching their markets before deciding to invest. Before Tyler Watts took steps to purchase his first site that’s exactly what he did and he has never looked back. He has been so successful with his site Broad River Campground, Mooresboro, North Carolina, that he plans to set up 40 more parks across the USA. In this fascinating conversation, we explore: How to...2024-04-011h 00Glamping Americas Podcast14. Glamping Trends And Stability In Economic UncertaintyOne of the great things about attending the Glamping Show Americas is getting to chat with seasoned professionals about what’s happening in the industry, especially in the face of economic uncertainty. It’s an opportunity to learn things you simply can’t find anywhere else. So I was very happy when Todd Wynne-Parry gave me some of his valuable time to share his views on emerging trends in the glamping industry and how it’s likely to cope with economic uncertainty. Todd is the Managing Director of Outdoor Hospitality Advisory Services Horwath HTL and leads th...2024-03-0131 minGlamping Americas Podcast13. Unlocking the Secrets to Sourcing the Right Glamping Tents for your ProjectWhat is the right tented structure for your glamping project and more importantly what questions do you need to ask to get the right one for you? There's a lot to consider when buying tents and other unique canvas structures for your glamping business. For example, what material is right for your location and weather conditions or topography? What is the least likely to attract mold and what happens if it does? As glamping structures are a big investment for your business it's crucial you get this right or you could end up draining your...2024-02-0130 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#066 Glamping Investment Pitch in the Dragons Den with Derry Green of Secret Garden GlampingPitching to any investor is difficult but imagine being surrounded by TV cameras, studio lights and four dragon investors. That's another level! This is exactly what Derry Green of Secret Garden Glamping did when he pitched his idea on the Dragons Den (also known in the USA as Shark Tank). In this episode Derry shares how it came about, his results and how it all works behind the scenes. He also shares his top tips for attracting investment for any hospitality idea and what he hopes to achieve with his new project. This is an...2024-01-1256 minGlamping Americas PodcastShould you use OTA's to promote your glamping business and attract guests?There are 3 key stages to launching a glamping or unique camping business and in this episode, I discuss the different elements of those stages and how getting your marketing right is vital when attracting guests. But should you use OTA's (online travel agents) as part of that process and what are the pitfalls? Today, many business owners are taking their guest attraction marketing into their own hands and using direct booking techniques to avoid the pitfalls of working with commission-heavy booking agents and OTA's. But that's often not the only reason. I share...2024-01-0125 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#065 Guest Attraction Made Easy With A.I., Ben Kilner And Sarah RileyHow can you make your guest attraction marketing easier? Are there tools you can use and how does that work? Today I invite you into the brave new world of marketing with AI and using tools available to help you with guest attraction. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling to attract the customers they want and unable to find the time to make a difference to their numbers. To find out more about Ben Kilner and his current projects, go to https://benkilner.com To access his AI...2023-12-1559 minGlamping Americas Podcast11. How To Stand Out In A Crowded Market - Glamping Business Tips With Sarah RileyIt can be hard to stand out from the crowd but in this episode, Sarah Riley shares why increased competition is a good thing, what you can do to get the attention of your guests and ways to turn lookers into bookers. So get out your notebook as you'll want to get scribbling! Next steps: Subscribe to receive notifications of all new episodes as soon as they go live. Also, contact Sarah or David below for more information about The Glamping Academy and The live USA Show in Colorado. David Korse: The Glamping...2023-12-0135 minGlamping Americas Podcast10. Glamping Market Size And Is It Still A Good InvestmentI have returned from the Glamping Show Americas feeling inspired and re-energised, with lots of resources in my back pocket. One of those was the results of the significant glamping market consultation shared at the Glamping Show Americas by Cairn Consulting Group. This consultation exercise, completed in partnership with the Glamping Show Americas, highlighted the level of demand in the industry, optimism levels amongst current operators, and key findings essential for those planning to start this style of outdoor hospitality. As more people experience glamping, their level of expectations change. The research demonstrates how operators...2023-11-081h 00Glamping Americas Podcast9. Gaining Investment For An Immersion Travel Glamping Project - The Coal Burned Spoon SanctuaryImmersion travel provides intimate local interactions and authentic cultural experiences, in a regenerative way. In essence, the visitor to an immersion travel destination will take home more than just memories. This is what Karen and John have set out to achieve with The Coal Burned Spoon Sanctuary in Maine, which they have recently achieved major investment for. In our inspirational conversation, we talked about the trials and tribulations of a glamping business startup, the key to achieving investment and what their project seeks to provide, including, Forest therapy and nature-based wellness Fo...2023-10-0154 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#064 Bringing Sustainable Choices To The Tourism Industry, With Professor Dr. Willy Legrand And Sarah RileyHow can we build tourism businesses that are kinder and more regenerative to the environment, healthy to the worker, pleasing to the guest, engaging to the community and profitable to the owner? We don't operate in bubbles so we have to work together to create solutions that everyone will win from in the long term, including Mother Earth. In this optimistic sustainability conversation, Sarah Riley talked with Professor Dr. Willy Legrand about how the eco-resort, luxury camping and glamping industries can help strengthen the bond between the hospitality and nature and how it has the...2023-09-2742 minGlamping Americas Podcast8. Exploring The Business of Luxury Camping at The Glamping Show AmericasHow can you completely immerse yourself in your glamping project or ideas? Where can you find everything you need in one place? Who are the professionals you need to speak with? How can you network with them and get the experts on your side to help you with the complexities of running unique luxury accommodations in the Americas? And where can you get the industry data you’ve been seeking for your investment pitch? Well, this episode delivers all this and more by showcasing what’s happening at the Glamping Show this year between 3-4 October. G...2023-09-0125 minGlamping Americas Podcast7. Carolina Glamping Domes With Tessa Mayo Tessa returned to her homeland in Carolina, USA, with her family, a dream for a glamping business and plenty of energy. Without hesitation, they sold their home to release funds, bought a piece of land and started to build their new lifestyle. Within a short time, they have launched one of the fastest independently financed developments I have witnessed. Now they have their domes in place, ready for the season, so I caught up with Tessa to find out what went well, what didn’t and exactly how they got started with their luxury camping and glamping bu...2023-08-0131 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#63 Glamping Start-Up In Ukraine With Mala RichkaWhat inspires a family to start a glamping business while their country is at war, they are faced with a pandemic and have 5 young children? We all deal with challenges in different ways. I know that when I’m struggling, all I need to do is listen to the inspirational stories of others to get motivated again. My mind was blown by what Ulyana and her husband Andrii have achieved in Ukraine, and despite all their challenges, they knew they were building more than a business. They were building a dream! So get re...2023-07-1646 minGlamping Americas Podcast6. Cielo Glamping Canada - A Business Start-Up Success StoryCielo Glamping Maritime in New Brunswick Canada, is a success story from the Americas. Pat, together with his partner Emilie, is the co-owner of a four-season eco-tourism accommodation site that opened in January 2019. Since its launch, they have enjoyed fantastic reviews from guests, abundant coverage from the media and a social media following to be admired. But how did they do it? In this episode, Pat gives his advice and tips for succeeding with a new glamping business in today's marketplace in the Americas. About Cielo Cielo is located on the s...2023-07-0144 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#062 Lilypod Glamping: Creating An Extraordinary Guest Experience With Kyle GuyatLilypod Glamping is a unique floating sanctuary designed with love and handbuilt with passion in Devon UK. It is a unique stay inspired by nature using the natural wonder of timber. It is low carbon, off-grid short stay unique accommodation that uses natural materials to make an eco-tourism offering worth visiting. Nestled on a stunning lake at Alder Farm, hushed by mature deciduous trees on the border of Dartmoor. With local activities in abundance, ranging from spas to wild swimming, horse riding in the National Park, local farm shops, unique towns and awesome pubs, this is a...2023-06-2954 minGlamping Americas Podcast5. Under Canvas® - From a small idea to a multi-million glamping businessSpecial guest Sarah Dusek from Under Canvas® shares her story with us about how she and her husband Jacob grew their business from just a small idea into a multi-million business that has attracted a major investor from the hospitality industry. Sarah shares her story for Under Canvas® USA and how she ended up moving countries to set up her business, which has now attracted significant expansion investment from KSL Capital Partners. She also talks about her hopes for the industry in the USA and what every owner needs to think about to have an impact. ...2023-06-0133 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#061 Glamping with a difference - Is this the future of travel?Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Louis Thompson who is the founder and CEO of multiple businesses including Nomadic Resorts, an award-winning architectural and landscape design office that delivers innovative, experiential hospitality projects across the planet. His company designs bespoke green building projects for various luxury hotel groups including Soneva, Banyan Tree, Playa Viva, Neom and Resplendent Ceylon. Louis also founded Nomadic Escapes, a new outdoor hospitality management company focussed on, biophilic tented experiences; net zero carbon operations, re-wilding and regenerative landscaping. Throughout his career, Louis has worked at the cutting e...2023-05-1646 minGlamping Americas Podcast4. Are You Heading For Glamping Business Success?What elements make it more likely for a glamping business to enjoy success during the start-up process, while others fail? Starting a new glamping business can be intense and lots of fun but it can also be hard work. However, if you remain bold, determined, diligent and dynamic then the right path will open up so you can make progress. But can you be sure? In this episode, we talk about the factors that have been shown to accelerate a business owner's success, allowing you to measure yourself to see how you are d...2023-04-3021 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#060 Glamping Retreats, Eco-Resort Events And Industry VitalsKerry has been a successful glamping business owner for many years. She has single-handedly managed multiple businesses and has had her fair share of ups and downs. She is also known to share generously and talk openly about industry vitals while others keep their cards close to their chests. In this episode, we talk about: Key glamping events in the calendar we are looking forward to most this year The most important part of glamping that some owners miss today Industry insights from a serial glamping business owner and TV star What it's really like to...2023-04-2649 minGlamping Americas Podcast3. What Glamping Business Models Are Available In The AmericasHaving supported thousands of people to launch their luxury camping and glamping businesses across 18 countries around the world, some common questions often come up. One of those is about the glamping business models available, particularly in the Americas. There is a lot of confusion about what makes up a glamping business model so in this episode I outline 3 tiers of structure you can think through to decide what's best for you. Tier 1 - The type of business that fits your entrepreneurial goals Tier 2 - The style of business that fits your vision 2023-03-3026 minGlamping Americas Podcast2. When Starting A Glamping Business, Begin Here For Quick SuccessVery few people talk about this when starting a unique outdoor guest accommodation or glamping business. This is step one and if you get this bit wrong in your start-up journey you will constantly come across barriers when trying to achieve early business success. Often the inspiration to start a glamping business comes from an experience you have had with your family or friends. It can be so very exciting when you realise this type of new start can change your life for the better, forever, if you decide to get involved so you move forwards quickly...2023-03-3017 minGlamping Americas Podcast1. START HERE: Glamping Americas Podcast - For Glamping Business ProfessionalsThis is an inspirational and aspirational podcast sharing tips and information to ignite your imagination and shape your vision for your own outdoor luxury camping business. This is where you learn from guest experts and podcast host Sarah Riley from The Glamping Academy who has been immersed in unique accommodations around the world for more than 20 years. Together with the owners of The Glamping Show Americas, we will be sharing how to launch or evolve your glamping enterprise, and pros from every corner of the industry will be sharing their hard-earned hospitality expertise to support your success. ...2023-03-3010 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#059 After 10 years in the glamping industry, this is one owner's revelationAlways take the time to hunt out the experts and speak with those who are generous enough to share their expertise in the industry. Especially when they have been working within it for so many years. This is why I was happy to welcome Phil Russell from Tor View Shepherds Huts in Somerset onto the show. In this episode, Phil shares his insights into the industry and the typical glamping guest. He also talks about the thing that surprises him the most about some guests that stay with him. Having been in business for 10 years now, he...2023-03-2832 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#058 Eco-travel demands in younger generations and impacts on the hospitality industryWhat sustainability practices are most appreciated by guests and what services are being used to attract eco-tourists and those with a preference towards environmentally sensitive businesses? Rachel Bowers has been deciphering guest preferences on glamping offerings, boutique hotels and unique hospitality and how eco-travel does not mean guests need to sacrifice the quality of the service they receive. It's very rare to find research on this topic that includes guest and operator surveys for this industry, so when something comes along I want to hear about it. That’s why I invited Rachel onto the pod...2023-03-1836 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#057 From Zero To A Two-Year Waiting List! The Secret Garden Glamping Success StoryIf you start a small glamping business with your kids for something to do because your existing transport business has failed due to the pandemic, is it realistic to think you might get booked out for 2 years in advance, gain hundreds of thousands of social media followers and will soon need to expand your site as the awards keep rolling in? Well, apparently it is! Derry Green is the founder of The Secret Garden Glamping and in this podcast episode, he shares the inspirational story behind his business, the catalysts that caused it to take o...2023-03-0656 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#056 Does a glamping business really need a website to get bookings?It is estimated there are over 700 million websites in the world so how can a glamping business, eco-resort or unique hospitality possibly stand out from the crowd and get noticed? In this episode, I talk with Malcolm Freeman, Director of Oxygen Graphics, a company that helps glamping businesses get up and running with their websites, digital assets and overall online strategy to generate an impact. This episode is packed with nuggets of gold for anyone wanting to get their business noticed by customers online and attract guests. As well as talking about the...2023-02-1755 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#055 Farm Diversification With Meadow Field Luxury GlampingWe've known for many years that farmers can use glamping to manage income fluctuations, but what is it really like to run this style of business alongside the demands of farming and does it really allow them to diversify their farm income? Meadow Field Luxury Glamping is situated in Harborough Magna, Rugby in Warwickshire. Jules Mold is passionate about providing a high-end service for her guests and has worked hard to deliver something she would enjoy, which for her is the litmus test to getting it right. After a challenging time during the pandemic and having to...2022-12-0828 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#054 The Future of Glamping, Experiential Tourism And Eco-Resorts with Sarah DusekToday I am speaking with Sarah Dusek of Under Canvas USA and Enygma Ventures, a purpose-driven business support fund and investment organisation. We talk about everything from glamping business news to investment success and current market updates. I also asked Sarah what her view is of the glamping industry today and where she thinks it's going with experiential accommodation, boutique luxury services and new eco-resort offerings in the future. Today’s episode is brought to you by The Start-Up And Grow Club https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/club which offers an accelerator program and support group for...2022-09-0828 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#053 Investment Success In The Glamping And Eco-Resort IndustryToday's episode is with Noelle Homsy from ENVI Lodges https://envilodges.com/ an award-winning founder listed in the 50 most influential hoteliers in the Middle East. We chat about the future of experiential tourism, eco-resorts and glamping, and her recent experience of raising significant investments. Noelle is a strategic thinker who knows how to avoid getting bogged down in the weeds when it comes to funding her ideas and in this episode, she shares insights and tips so others can do the same. This episode is brought to you by The Start Up And Grow Club, https://www...2022-08-2444 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#052 Enhancing The Guest Experience With Digital Guest BooksHow can you enhance the guest experience to keep them coming back for more without adding to the hosts' list of things to do? This can be achieved with automated guest onboarding and farewells that lead to satisfied guests who want to leave raving reviews and tell all their friends about your short-stay accommodation. These examples of best practices, using Digital Guest Books, are no longer just nice-to-do but are rapidly becoming expected by customers. So it's time to embrace new technology and join the pack leaders to promote your glamping business or unique accommodation. In this episode, Andy...2022-08-1545 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#051 Wow Your Guests With These Six Best Practice ExamplesAs the hospitality, luxury resort and glamping industries increase in competitiveness so does the need to stand out from the crowd. This episode highlights six real-world examples and best practices that wow the guest by enhancing their experience so you can be inspired to do the same. This episode is brought to you by the Glamping Academy and the Start Up And Grow Club www.glamping.academy www.inspiredcourses.com/club 2022-08-0924 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#050 What can glamping business and eco-resort owners learn from the hotel industry?It's great to be a pioneer but it can be hard work starting from scratch. Instead, learning quickly from pioneers who have gone before us can save time and money while figuring out what works. This is why we have so much to gain by paying attention to the hotel model and applying it to the modern world of glamping, luxury camping, eco-resorts, unique holiday rentals and serviced accommodation. Todd Wynne-Parry has 30 years of hotel development experience, having held senior leadership positions at several major hotel brands and most recently AutoCamp and Two Roads Hospitality, and shares...2022-06-2747 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#049 Eco Resorts And The Conscious TravellerEco-resort development is encouraging everyone to think bigger in terms of sustainability and business. So what is best practice when it comes to setting up eco-resorts and how can hosts, who have hundreds of ideas when it comes to setting up their business, how can they sense check their eco-resort ideas? In this episode, I speak with Steph Curtis-Raleigh who is the Publisher of International Glamping Business Magazine and co-organiser of The Eco-Resort Network who shares what an eco-resort is and how it shares its DNA with glamping. For more episodes go to https://inspiredcourses.com/podcast...2022-06-2039 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#48 Cielo Glamping Maritime New Brunswick CanadaA day in the life of a glamping site owner. Today I'm speaking with Pat and Emilie of Cielo who I have been privileged to work with. We talk about their glamping hub and how supporting their community has been so key to their success. To find out more about Cielo visit their website here: https://en.glampingcielo.com/ To get further support from Sarah visit The Glamping Academy® Http://glamping.academy2022-04-2750 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#047 Glamping Wild Snowdonia EscapesAs part of a new complementary sub-series, 'A Day In The Life Of A Glamping Business Owner', I invited Sarah Heyworth from Graig Wen to share her experiences of what it's really like to live and work in a place of outstanding natural beauty while running camping, glamping, holiday cottages and a bed and breakfast (B&B). Glamping Snowdonia - you'll never want to leave. Glamping Academy: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/glamping-business-academy Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/047 The Glamping Academy: http://glamping.academy/ 2022-03-1558 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#046 How To Start A Retreat Business And Run Unique Events Retreat Business And Run Unique EventsThe Perfectly Planned And Profitable Retreats System® helps those who want to run retreats alongside their glamping business or start a new lifestyle business. Here, Sarah answers why retreats have become so popular and how this is currently an untapped market segment. There has been such a big shift since the pandemic started and after years of limiting our travel, being unable to socialise with other like-minded people and generally feeling a lot more stressed and exhausted than we used to, suddenly the thought of attending a relaxing retreat is attracting a lot of attention. T...2022-02-2833 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#045 Using Rewilding To Boost Your Glamping Business With Sara KingThis episode is a recording of a recent meeting in The Start Up And Grow Club when I invited Sara King to discuss with members how they can use rewilding to boost their glamping business, attract more guests and profits, while at the same time supporting local flora and fauna and at-risk species. This session includes a presentation, which can be downloaded here: https://inspiredcamping.com/045 About Sara King, Rewilding Britain Sara has a strong background in rewilding, biodiversity monitoring and assessment, species reintroductions, land management, and restoration plans. The network she supports helps those...2022-02-0339 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#044 OTA Ghosting In The Glamping And Hospitality IndustryThis is a strong case for supporting direct bookings between the host and guests and relying less on OTAs (online travel agents) that use this type of negative business practice. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/044 and further explanation here https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/blog/ota-ghosting-in-the-glamping-and-hospitality-industry 2021-11-1120 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#043 Eco-Tourism And Eco-Business In ActionWith memories of fewer aeroplanes and clear skies, less traffic on the roads, and lower pollution during lockdown firmly in our minds, the desire of tourists to make different choices about how they spend their holiday time is starting to emerge. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/043 This is great news for eco-accommodation and glamping businesses as the industry is enjoying a surge of staycation bookings and increasing interest from investors who are looking at diversifying their portfolios into more sustainable projects. But what about the perspective of the glamping business owner? What benefit is it to them...2021-08-2637 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#042 Generating Powerful Publicity For Your Glamping Business Or Eco-AccommodationThe Media is a complicated beast, but there are ways you can tame it and make it work for you if you know how, and the best bit is that anyone can do it and it takes much less time than you think https://inspiredcourses.com/publicity2021-06-1543 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#041 Professionalise your glamping business or unique holiday rental with real examples of what works in this industryTaking action using the lessons learnt over the last year to professionalize our services, connect to our audience and convert them into guests who give us rave reviews. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/041 PERFECTLY PLANNED AND PROFITABLE RETREATS MASTERCLASS Fill your events and grow your business, even without a large email list or social media following. This masterclass with myself and industry experts will give you everything you need to confidently set up and publicise successful retreats and generate loyal fans, launch a new business, jump ahead of the competition and grow your business DATE: THURSDAY 10 JUNE 2021...2021-05-2835 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#040 Starting A Glamping Business With Inner Circle Secrets And Time With The ExpertsSo often we don't know where to start with our dream eco-accommodation or glamping business. Whether it's treehouses, bubble tents, domes, yurts or tipi, there are always challenges along the way and precious few people who are willing to share their knowledge and advice. If you've experienced this frustration then this free Q&A session is for you. With industry experts and multiple business owners Sarah Riley and Kerry Roy, your opportunity to get some valuable inspiration, support and your questions answered will soon be kicking off. Sign up here: https://inspiredcourses.com/glampingstartup In this podcast...2021-05-1116 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#039 Glamping industry trends growth rate data statistics and sizeWhat's been happening in the glamping industry over the past year and what are the data statistics and numbers saying about the size, trends and growth rates of the glamping business market and the impact of the pandemic? This episode of the podcast is essential listening for anyone wanting to enter the industry or who are already operating within it. It will give you an experts overview of some of the key industry shifts, including changes to guest booking behaviour. Links mentioned: The Glamping Business Start-up Guide https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com...2021-04-0723 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsVital Start-Up Advice For Leisure, Tourism And Eco Resort OwnersIn this episode, I have a conversation with Kathleen Walsh from Advanced Outdoor Solutions about land choice, site profitability and sustainable ecotourism. Shownotes https://inspiredcamping.com/0382021-01-0745 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsThe Guest Perspective Of Glamping During 2020Anne and Mike Howard are on the worlds longest honeymoon. Recently they found themselves in a closed-down Europe during a pandemic so we had a chat about their recent glamping experiences across 3 different countries and 14 different camps during a very challenging year https://inspiredcamping.com/0372020-12-1750 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsThe Human Touch To Connecting With Guests Using AutomationLearning from best practices in the glamping industry and using new technology to lighten the load on short-stay hosts without losing the human element that our guests want and need. Speak to Andy McNulty here: https://touchstay.com/?ref=888 and get the show notes here: https://inspiredcamping.com/0362020-11-1744 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsBurnout in the hospitality sector, a glamping owners story2020 has been a rollercoaster year and we're not out of the woods yet. So what happens when we reach exhaustion and start to experience burnout? This is one owner's story and the steps she took to overcome it https://inspiredcamping.com/0352020-11-0950 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsFinding Land And Achieving Planning or Zoning Quickly For Your Glamping BusinessThe biggest barriers to setting up a unique holiday rental or glamping business is finding the land and achieving the planning, zoning or permits. So what if you could avoid this? Shownotes: https://inspiredcamping.com/034 More: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/blog/buying-a-campsite-or-campground-land-for-glamping 2020-10-0624 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsFrom London To A Successful Glamping Business And Living Off The LandKate from Round The Woods shares her story of moving from London to start a unique yurt business, homeschooling and living off the land. They even ended up on 'Gone Fishing' with Mortimer and Whitehouse. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/033 2020-09-0736 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsThe Glamping Show USA: Industry Performance And New ChallengesIf you get an opportunity to speak to someone with a birds-eye-view of the luxury camping industry in the Americas, what do you ask them, especially during a pandemic? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/032 2020-09-0736 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals5 Vital Lessons Learnt From A Rollercoaster YearGlamping and unique holiday rentals have taken the outdoor hospitality industry to new heights and are well placed to survive the health crisis. But what key lessons have been learnt? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/0312020-08-1122 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsThe Eco Hotel Summit: What Is It And What Can You Expect?#030 The Eco Hotel Summit is the first of its kind and promises to show attendees how they can pursue business growth and sustainability in a world where we are led to believe you can not have one without the other. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/030 REGISTER FREE FOR THE ECO HOTEL SUMMIT HERE This interview with Steph Curtis-Raleigh can also be viewed on Inspired Camping's YouTube channel.2020-07-2136 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsHow To Get Your Glamping Business Featured On TV For Free!#029 - How do you get your glamping business or unique holiday rental featured on television for free? What's the process and how does it work? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/029 In this episode, I speak to Helen from Albion Nights in South Norfolk, who was recently featured by BBC and HGTVs Sarah Moore in Cash In The Spare Room. Helen and her husband Pete have lovingly hand-built their cabin in rural Norwich using reclaimed, recycled and reused materials. Their off-grid glamping cabin is secluded in an idyllic part of the UK. Off-the-beaten-track it...2020-07-1532 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#028 Thinking Differently In Times Of CrisisThe European White Paper that helps glamping businesses, campsites and holiday parks prepare for life after Covid-19 lockdown. In conversation with Richard Otten we explore what's likely to happen next. https://inspiredcamping.com/0282020-05-1534 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#027 Managing Change Positively In The Face Of A Global RecessionThere’s no doubt we have all been dealing with a lot of change recently. From guest cancellations to lockdown and furlough, it's been a heady mix of ups and downs. This is what you need to do next. https://inspiredcamping.com/0272020-05-0124 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#026 Will This Industry Survive And Thrive After Covid-19?Hospitality businesses have experienced the unthinkable - mass cancellations and empty beds at what should be the busiest time. So will the glamping and unique holiday rental industry survive it? https://www.inspiredcamping.com/0262020-03-2928 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#025 Glamping And Alternative Accommodation TrendsCools Stays: Showcasing unique properties and extraordinary places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide, including quirky gypsy caravans, shepherds huts, boatels, lighthouses and windmills https://inspiredcamping.com/0252020-03-1934 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#024 Finding Razorsharp Focus To Achieve Your Dream BusinessBuilding your glamping business or unique holiday rental isn't always simple and sometimes the BIG DREAM can itself become a barrier to progress. Here's how to overcome that. Show notes: http://inspiredcourses.com/0242020-02-2420 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#023 Is It Possible To Start A Glamping Business Without Having To Give Up Your Full Time Job?Is it possible to start a glamping business 3 hours away from home, while continuing with a full-time job and starting a family? Dina from Windwood Ranch shows us it is Https://inspiredcamping.com/0232020-02-0639 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#022 How To Attract More Guests To Your Short-Term Stay, Unique Retreat or Glamping BusinessYou thought it would be as easy as setting up some amazing holiday accommodation and then sitting back and watching the bookings roll in. Yet that’s not what’s happening. Here's how to fix it. https://inspiredcamping.com/0222019-11-0445 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsIs This The Key To Start-Up Success In The Glamping And Hospitality Industry?Why is it that one unique hospitality and glamping business can succeed amazingly well while another one may not even get over the starting line? This is what we can learn. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/0212019-10-2125 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#020 Getting Comfortably Wild While Glamping With HoneyTrekMike and Anne Howard encourage us to embrace our craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, loved ones, and ourselves, following their 7-year honeymoon (cheeky monkeys!) Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/0202019-10-0839 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#019 Glamping With Reestores Max McMurdo The Upcycling Design ExpertIn this episode, Max McMurdo and Sarah Riley discuss the need for uniqueness in the glamping industry and how this can be achieved through environmentally conscious upcycling and thoughtful design. https://inspiredcamping.com/0192019-09-3020 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#018 Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals In An Economic Downturn Or With Increasing CompetitionDo we have anything to fear about the increasing competition in the holiday rental and glamping industry or if we spiral into an economic downturn? Get the lowdown from Sarah Riley. Show notes: www.inspiredcamping.com/0182019-09-1324 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsThe Biggest Luxury Camping And Glamping Business Events Of The YearWill you be attending the biggest luxury camping and glamping business events of the year? This is what you can expect from these trade exhibitions and conference summits https://inspiredcamping.com/0172019-09-0418 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday RentalsHow New Technology Is Shaping The Glamping IndustryThe glamping experiential accommodation and travel industry is evolving and so is the technology within it. Tom Butterfield of Eco Structures talks about what they've done to revolutionise their glamping structure business https://inspiredcamping.com/0162019-07-1927 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#015 From Nothing To A Multi-Million Luxury Camping And Glamping BusinessHow do you grow a luxury camping and glamping service into a multi-million business that's attracting significant investment in the hospitality industry? In this episode, Sarah Dusek from Under Canvas reveals how she and her husband Jacob did just that. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/0152019-06-2027 minThe Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#014 Starting A Glamping Business: What Would You Do If You Suddenly Lost Everything?This episode is a little bit different. This is my story and how I ended up doing what I do now in the unique hospitality and glamping industry. This one is personal, raw and unedited so forgive me that I get a bit tearful. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/0142019-06-1133 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#013 The Business Of Luxury And High-End Camps With Glamping HubIn conversation with special guest Ruben Martinez, Co-Founder of Glamping Hub, we delve into trends, customer behaviour and exciting developments for this industry. Show notes www.inspiredcamping.com/0132019-04-2429 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#012 Moving Abroad To Set Up A Life Changing Glamping BusinessWhat drives someone to move countries and set up a new glamping business in a country where they don't speak the language or have any in-country connections? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/0122019-03-1653 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#011 How To Gain Planning Permission For Your Glamping BusinessThe details of permission for a business may vary from place to place, but the principles stay the same so I speak to an expert to get the low-down on planning consent issues to increase your chances of success. Show notes www.inspiredcamping.com/0112019-02-1355 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#010 Strategies For Attracting The Type Of Media Attention Others CraveDavid Leventhal, owner of the iconic treehouse structure at Playa Viva, talks about the strategy he uses to attract guests and improve occupancy for their sustainable resort. Show notes www.inspiredcamping.com/0102019-02-0135 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#009 Emerging European Glamping Business Trends And IdeasIn this interview, Richard Otten explains how we have much to learn from the emerging European glamping business trends and ideas. Show notes are here www.inspiredcamping.com/0092019-01-2446 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#008 Creating Visuals To Generate Wanderlust And Attract More GuestsCameron D'Ardy, owner of Sierra Escapes Glamping shares his tips about how they have used their visuals to generate wanderlust and attract more guests to their glamping business. Show notes are here: https://inspiredcamping.com/0082019-01-1241 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#007 Achieving Extraordinary Media Success With Bubble Tents AustraliaSonny Vrebac shares how they managed to generate a conservative estimate of $850,000 of publicity without the use of a media agency and booked out 8 months of inventory by focusing on their glamping business media strategy www.inspiredcamping.com/0072018-12-1853 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#006 Blending Treehouse Glamping With Health And WellnessFollow Karen as she commits to her dream of starting a treehouse glamping business to help guests get perspective on their health and remember that life is good. Show notes are here www.inspiredcamping.com/0062018-12-1354 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#005 How Farmers Use Glamping To Manage Income FluctuationsThe glamping and unique holiday rental trend offers a new opportunity for farmers and landowners who want to diversify the use of a piece of land to broaden their income portfolio and ease annual fluctuations caused by bad weather, failed crops and market dips. For the show notes, please visit Inspired Camping www.inspiredcamping.com/0052018-12-0631 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#004 The Benefits Of Setting Up A Glamping Business Or Unique Vacation RentalAttending The Glamping Summit in California inspired me to talk about the industry and the benefits of getting involved in this type of business. Leave a review and subscribe for more to come. Show notes can be found here www.inspiredcamping.com/0042018-11-2718 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#003 Signs You're Heading For Glamping Business And Unique Holiday Rental SuccessHere we explore the different success accelerators demonstrated by business owners who have achieved staggering success in this industry. Focus on these key areas and you'll fly. Please subscribe and leave a review. Click here for the show notes www.inspiredcamping.com/0032018-11-2030 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#002 What Is Glamping And What Business Models Are Available?Here we explore the different elements of glamping and unique holiday rentals and what they mean to different people. We also explore the business models available to those who want to explore the investment potential of this type of business. Click here for show notes www.inspiredcamping.com/0022018-11-1637 min
The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals#001 What I Wish I'd Known Before Starting My Glamping BusinessWelcome to the first episode of The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals, a podcast by Sarah Riley. Here we explore what glamping business owners wished they'd known before starting. Please subscribe, leave a review and get the show notes! www.inspiredcamping.com/0012018-11-1219 min