It’s the SEASON FINALE for Season 4!

We are excited to have Anne and Mike Howard of HoneyTrek on Episode 9 as our special guests!

They are fresh off a whirlwind 19-country tour of the world’s most unforgettable outdoor hospitality resorts, all in prep for their upcoming book – Comfortably Wild: Global Edition.

In this episode, Mike and Anne share some sneak previews about their latest adventures, which will undoubtedly end up in the new book. We also chatted about the subject of Sustainability, and how top destinations like Few and Far in South Africa, Artcic Bath in Sweden, and Tiziri Camp in Morocco are defining what it means to be best-in-class for hospitality and sustainability.

All that and more to come in Episode 9 with Mike and Anne Howard of HoneyTrek!

Enjoy!

SHOW NOTES:

HoneyTrek - https://www.honeytrek.com/

Traveling for the last 13 years through 86 countries across all 7 continents, Mike & Anne Howard are on The World’s Longest Honeymoon. Using Anne’s background as a magazine editor and Mike’s as a digital media strategist and photographer, the Howards launched HoneyTrek in 2011 to chronicle their travels, and have since written and photographed National Geographic’s bestselling book on couples adventure travel, Ultimate Journeys for Two, as well as the Lowell Thomas award-winning glamping guidebook, Comfortably Wild: The Best Glamping Destinations in North America. Their quality storytelling has gained a following of 400,000 across HoneyTrek's social media channels and earned them partnerships with 100+ DMOs. The Howards love sharing off-the-track destinations, unique accommodations, big adventures, sustainability successes, and the human stories that make each place so special. Their next big project? A global quest for the world's most inspiring outdoor getaways for a second edition of Comfortably Wild, publishing in hardback for Simon & Schuster!

Comfortably Wild: The Best Glamping Destinations in North America - https://a.co/d/cdw3C16

Wolwedans - https://www.wolwedans.com/

Few & Far - https://www.fewandfarluvhondo.com/

Tiziri Camp - https://www.tiziricamp.com/

Arctic Bath - https://arcticbath.se/

Ecocamp Patagonia - https://www.ecocamp.travel/

The Long Run - https://www.thelongrun.org/

American Glamping Association -https://americanglampingassociation.net/

Our guest on Episode 8 is the self-proclaimed "Seriously Fun Hospitality Guru." His name is Quentin Incao - CEO of Q Hospitality Management.

Quentin has amassed 30 years of experience in hospitality operations and management, with a career portfolio of over 40 landscape hotels, restaurants, glamping resorts, rv parks and a food truck.

Quentin has seen it all and no matter the project, Quentin infuses best-in-class hospitality service strategies.

In this episode, Quentin discusses the importance of hospitality, and how to deliver it to customers. We also discuss loyalty programs, the current state of the outdoor hospitality industry, and what the future holds for this industry which is on a growth trajectory with no end in sight.

This episode is a must listen for hospitality veterans, and newbies to the industry.

Enjoy Episode 8 on Season 4 of The Glamptuary Podcast!

Q Hospitality Management - https://qhospitalitymanagement.com/

Quentin Incao - https://www.linkedin.com/in/quentin-incao-q-hospitality-mgmt/

Glamptuary - https://www.glamptuary.com/

When life gives you lemons, innovators make lemonade, and that’s exactly what Ben Wolff did when his rented RV broke down on his honeymoon.

Ben said “there has to be a better way to enjoy nature,” and he created that better way by launching the hugely successful treehouse resort Onera in Texas.

Ben continues to be a leader in the outdoor hospitality space as CEO of OASI, a strategic management and consulting firm with a $65MM portfolio of landscape hotels and luxury retreats.

In this episode, Ben describes how that honeymoon adventure inspired him to become the tour de force that he is, and he also provides amazing insights into the often confusing world of social media. Ben has millions of views on his content, and he shares some of the secret sauce that can help content creators who are trying to get their social posts to rise to the top.

Buckle up and prepare to learn as you enjoy Episode 7, on Season 4, of The Glamptuary Podcast.

Ben Wolff - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/

OASI - https://stayoasi.com/

Onera - https://stayonera.com/

Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast

Have you ever dreamed of living abroad? How about opening a business in a foreign country? And what if that business was an outdoor hospitality resort? And you had no prior experience in outdoor hospitality?

Our guests on Episode 6 on Season 4 of The Glamptuary Podcast did all of the above, and it resulted in one of the most beautiful eco-resorts in Belize called Jade Jungle Resort.

Lance and Chrissy Walker take us through their inspiring journey from the US to Belize, and provide a very real account of what it’s like to pull off such a bold move while launching a new business. They also provide some wonderful advice and reveal must-haves for anyone looking to create a successful offering in the experiential outdoor hospitality space.

Prepare to be inspired and enjoy!

Jade Jungle Resort - https://jadejungleresort.com/

Lance Walker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lanceawalker/

Chrissy Walker - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissy-walker-39a845100/

The Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast

Loyalty programs in the hospitality industry create mutually beneficial relationships between service providers and consumers.

The outdoor hospitality industry has been asking for loyalty program options, and our guest on Episode 5 of Season 4 is going to explain exactly how this can work for independent hoteliers in the outdoor hospitality industry.

I'm excited to speak with Audrey Yates, Vice President of Hotel Partnerships at Stash Hotel Rewards. Stash has been around since 2010, but only recently has it started to expand its portfolio into outdoor hospitality.

In this episode, Audrey explains how Stash’s loyalty program works, and offers keen insight as to why these types of programs are necessary now that the big hotel chains have entered the once fiercely independent outdoor hospitality industry.

Lot’s of learning to be had, so listen closely as we learn about loyalty programs in Episode 5, on Season 4, on The Glamptuary Podcast.

Stash Hotel Rewards - https://www.stashrewards.com/

Audrey Yates - https://www.linkedin.com/in/audrey-yates-0b5331b4/

Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast

Entrepreneurs face a number of challenges when leading a start-up, or running a small business. The top-rated stressor, by far, is the challenge of obtaining financing.

In Episode 4 of The Glamptuary Podcast, we dive into the basics of financing with an expert — and quite possibly the friendliest banker on the planet.

I'm excited to have the opportunity to speak with Bruce Hurta of Business Finance Depot, one of the leading firms in the United States that focuses on the outdoor hospitality industry.

Bruce is a 30 year veteran in banking and finance, with a passion for the outdoors.

In this episode, Bruce and I discuss how to properly prepare loan applications, and the common mistakes to avoid when applying for SBA and USDA loans. We also talk about various entry points into the outdoor hospitality industry for anyone considering a career move. Bruce also explains, in detail, exactly what an SBA loan is and which type might be right for new or existing businesses.

Get your notepads and calculators ready, and enjoy the episode!

Business Finance Depot - https://businessfinancedepot.com/

Bruce Hurta - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucehurta/

Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast

In 2024, the outdoor hospitality industry went through some major shakeups as the big hotel chains officially entered the game.

Hilton partnered with Autocamp. Hyatt entered into an exclusive alliance with Under Canvas, Marriott acquired Postcard Cabins, and Best Western entered into a soft brand agreement with Zion Wildflower in Utah.

All this happened in 2024, but it has been in the works for many years. What does all this mean for the outdoor hospitality industry?

Our guest on Episode 3 of Season 4 is going to shine a light on the big moves that took place, and what the future might look like for the outdoor hospitality industry.

I’m excited to talk with Best Western Chief Development and Franchise Officer Brad LeBlanc. He is spearheading Best Western's entry into outdoor hospitality, and he is excited for the future.

In this episode, we’ll talk about Best Western’s philosophy when it comes to soft brand agreements, and we also discuss how the outdoor hospitality industry will be reshaped now that the "bigs" have entered the game.

Buckle up and enjoy Episode 3 on Season 4 of the Glamptuary Podcast!

Best Western Hotels - https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US.html

Brad LeBlanc - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradleblanc/

Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast

Our focus in Season 4 of The Glamptuary Podcast is on the business side of outdoor hospitality, and a large portion of the industry is comprised of RV Parks and Campgrounds.

Many of these traditional outdoor hospitality destinations are evolving to include added amenities, glamping structures, and modern technology both onsite and online.

In Episode 2, we sat down with Garett McKinnon, who is the Chief Revenue Officer of Campground Views. His organization is involved with over 25,000 outdoor hospitality destinations across the United States and Canada. Garett and his team are helping their clients amplify their online presence through a groundbreaking 360 Virtual Tour Technology, in addition to advising on how to increase revenue streams and overall business performance.

Garett and I chatted about the trends he is noticing in the industry, along with the challenges the travel industry is currently facing due to the tariff wars happening between the United States and Canada. Garett also provides some sage advice for owner/operators, and those curious about outdoor hospitality, as to what they can do to build a path to success.

It's a fun and informative podcast episode, and we're excited to bring it to you!

Enjoy!

Campground Views - https://www.campgroundviews.com/

Garett McKinnon - https://www.linkedin.com/in/garett-mckinnon-41abb5208/

Glamptuary Podcast - https://www.glamptuary.com/podcast

IT'S THE SEASON PREMIERE OF SEASON 4!!

We’re excited to be back with Season 4, and our focus is on the business side of experiential outdoor hospitality.

In Season 4, we’re talking with guests who are excelling in the outdoor hospitality space. And our first guest is Tori Bolt, who co-owns BOLT FARM TREEHOUSE with her husband Seth.

Tori and Seth are KILLING IT!

They have amassed over 600,000 Instagram Followers, have appeared on Netflix, and have a 96% occupancy rate! And we are lucky to have the opportunity to learn from Tori, and hear her inspirational story.

In this episode, Tori talks about how she and Seth have built such a successful outdoor hospitality destination. She explains how they've nailed success on Instagram, and she offers TONS of advice for entrepreneurs thinking about a career in experiential outdoor hospitality.

We're so excited to bring you this episode!

Namasté

IT'S THE SEASON FINALE OF SEASON 3!

We're back on our home turf in the United States of America to wrap up our worldwide tour, and we're thrilled to be speaking with our guest Tereasa Surratt! She is an award-winning author, designer, and co-owner of a true Americana version of a Glamptuary.

In episode 6, we find ourselves at the nostalgic Camp Wandawega, located on a small lake near Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

With a storied past that includes being a speakeasy, being federally raided, operating as a brothel, then a summer camp, and then a Latvian Catholic Church Retreat, all before Tereasa Surratt and her husband David saved it from demolition - Camp Wandawega is a time-traveling experience back to simpler days and pure enjoyment.

In this episode, we learn about the past personalities of Camp Wandawega, as well as Tereasa and David's unique approach to building and operating this outdoor hospitality destination. Tereasa also provides some wise advice to entrepreneurs who are building a brand, and perhaps building a Glamptuary.

We're excited to wrap up Season 3, and we hope you enjoy our chat with Tereasa Surratt!

Namasté