Glamping Americas Podcast

As 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...

Glamping 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 f...

What 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 bee...

One 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 glam...

What 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 happe...

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...

It 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 bel...

I 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,...

Immersion 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 conversat...

How 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...

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 f...

Cielo 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 episo...

Special 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...

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 facto...

Having 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 thr...

Very 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...

This 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...