In 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 experiential hospitality space, this episode is packed with insights and takeaways you won’t want to miss.

For more information about the Eco Resort Network please email Steph or visit: https://www.ecoresort.network/ and [email protected] 

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What'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: Startup Advisor for Glamping Businesses And Retreat Events The Glamping Academy https://glamping.academy hosted by https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/

Teresa & Jon: Devonia Escapes in North Devon, UK, https://devoniaescapes.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devoniaescapes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devoniaescapes 

The 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 business for high-level executives, Project1490.

Learn how this creative approach keeps bookings steady year-round and why the corporate world is embracing the charm of luxury outdoor stays. You will learn real-world examples and how diversifying your glamping business in this way will be both soul-satisfying and lucrative. 

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The Canvas Experience: https://www.thecanvasexperience.com/ 

Project 1490: https://www.project1490.com/ 

Laura 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.

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Welsummer Glamping: https://welsummercamping.com/

Pitching 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 inspirational episode full of top tips from a seasoned glamping business owner running one of the most successful sites in the United Kingdom.

For more information or to get in touch with Derry Green visit his website:

https://www.thesecretgardenglamping.uk/

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How 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 expertise, go to https://aiinbusiness.co

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How 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 potential to influence the wider tourism industry. We also discussed:

• industry best practices
• redefining eco-luxury in hospitality
• greenwashing
• reinvesting in nature

If you are a trailblazer and have been involved in sustainable best practices in hospitality that you are proud of then Dr. Willy Legrand would like to hear from you. Please contact him through LinkedIn or his email below.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-willy-legrand/

Email: [email protected]

With expert tips and advice, you can create a successful and profitable eco-accommodation glamping business that provides your customers with the perfect balance of luxury and nature and you with the perfect lifestyle business.

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What 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 ready to be inspired by the Mala Richka story!

If you're ready to take the plunge into the luxury outdoor accommodation industry, then this is for you. With expert tips and advice, you can create a successful and profitable glamping business that provides your customers with the perfect balance of luxury and nature and you with the perfect lifestyle business.

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Contact Ulyana and Andrii at Mama Richka: https://malarichka.com

Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malarichka/related_profiles/

Find them on the map: 

https://www.google.com.ua/maps/place/Mala+Richka,+Kempinh/@49.0898558,23.5074827,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x473a3b4174e6533f:0x82f0f40ad50d97cc!8m2!3d49.0912883!4d23.5096999!16s%2Fg%2F11pvbdw13j

Lilypod 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 glamping stay worth experiencing. 

In this episode I speak with the Lilypods designer and builder about the highs and lows of creating such a unique space and how important it was to him to find such a stunning location and then develop something to gently on the environment.

This episode is both inspirational and aspirational and demonstrates that you don't need to be neglectful of sustainable practices when designing something truly amazing in the genre of low carbon, ecologically responsible off-grid glamping.

If you are thinking of visiting Lilypod, be quick before the secret gets out! 

Lilypod Website: https://lilypod.uk/

Location: MR7R+VG Lewdown, Okehampton

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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 edge of green building and landscaping projects including the pioneering Farm to Fork treetop restaurant at Soneva Fushi, the Treetop Dining Pod at Soneva Kiri and the innovative bamboo treehouses at Playa Viva.

In this episode, we talk about the future of experiential travel, sustainability by design, how to develop a community-enhancing regenerative approach and how unique structures are key to attracting the attention of the right type of guest for unique hospitality resorts. 

We also touch on the wellness travel trend, designing the needs of guests into the core of a unique offer and how social media influences all of this.

Finally, we discussed what glamping has that helps it stand out from the bigger hotels and resorts to help it survive the growing competition in the marketplace.

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