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SPEAKERS & EXHIBITORS SHOW PRODUCT PREVIEW INSPIRATION AND INFORMATION FOR GLAMPING OPERATORS Gl mping 00 BUSINESS
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Welcome to the September issue of International Glamping Business. With a demand for domestic staycations, glamping has seen a surge in popularity, which many experts believe will long outlast the pandemic.
Publishers: Upgrade Publishing Steph Curtis-Raleigh e: steph@upgradepublishing.com Editor: Will Rusbridge
A large part of this issue is dedicated to The Glamping Show 2020 which will be held at the NAEC Stoneleigh between the 17th and the 19th and online from the 17th of September to the 30th. In putting this issue together, we have been astounded at the reception for the show with exhibitors, speakers and visitors all saying how much they are looking forward to it.
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The International Glamping Business Team are also really looking forward to attending the show this year and being able to meet up with everyone that we have been missing due to the lockdown. We think that the show represents a great way to celebrate the reopening, being able to get together and catch up with all the latest news and products that the glamping industry has to offer.
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Other Events: The Glamping Show w: www.glampingshow.com e: dan.w@theglampingshow.com Glamping Show USA w: www.glampingshow.us e: david@glampingshow.us
As well as an in-depth look into the exhibitors, speakers and live glamping debates at this year’s Glamping Show, this issue contains a roundup of all the latest news and products from the glamping industry.
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UNLOCK SUSTAINABILITY WITH GREEN KEY Glamping has a naturally green image and appeals to those wanting to connect with nature. Working with Green Key can help your business to get under the skin of what it really means to be eco-friendly and shout about it to your guests. Green Key is a leading international eco-label for tourism businesses, which provides a framework for sustainability that businesses can use as a standard to work towards. The award welcomes applications from glamping sites, in addition to campsites, holiday parks, hotels, B&Bs, visitor attractions, restaurants and conference centres. There are currently over 3,000 establishments awarded Green Key across 65 countries, from holiday park operators such as Landal GreenParks, to independent sites such as Larkhill Tipis & Yurts (pictured) in Wales. The Green Key application consists of 130 criteria across 13 categories, from energy and water use, to waste, environmental management, green areas, staff involvement and guest information. Almost half of these are imperative criteria and have to be completed in order to achieve the certification, the other half are guideline and an increasing number should be met year on year. The first step towards achieving Green Key for your business is to conduct an
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environmental review, using the criteria which are available on the Green Key website: www.greenkey.global Understanding the environmental footprint of business operations and monitoring resource use is a crucial starting point. A plan can then be developed to reduce the negative impact of operations and where possible make a positive impact on the local environment, for example through planting and managing land for biodiversity. Procurement is an important element to review, as supply chains contribute significantly to the carbon footprint of a business. Green Key stipulates that paper products such as toilet paper, hand towels, printing paper and brochures, should all be eco-labelled, or made from recycled paper, or produced by a company with an environmental management system. A minimum of three food and beverage products sold on site should be ecolabelled, for example Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or organic, or alternatively locally-produced. Your glamping site could work with local suppliers of dairy, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables to stock the shop, café or restaurant with produce that can itself become a unique selling point. Disposable items such as cups and cutlery should be avoided where possible, but if necessary should be
biodegradable. Bins on site should be well labelled with pictures and words clearly explaining which items go in which recycling bins to reduce contamination. Cleaning products should have a recognised eco-label and fibre cloths can be used to reduce the need for chemicals and water in cleaning. Even with thorough cleaning regimes in place to protect guests against coronavirus, the environment should be considered and items such as disposable wipes can be avoided. Through making greener choices each establishment is able to significantly reduce their environmental impact, reducing the consumption of energy and water and improve their guests’ experience. A Green Key stands for an establishment’s promise to its guests that by opting to stay with them, they are helping to make a difference in regards to sustainability. The high environmental standards expected of these establishments are maintained through rigorous documentation and frequent audits. The criteria are stipulated by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), who manage the programme internationally, and the hotel criteria are recognised by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. To find out more visit www.greenkey.global
PRODUCTNEWS SLEEPING BUBBLES HAVE LANDED!
YURTS FOR LIFE With staycation glamping at its highest levels ever, the stunning yurts from Yurts For Life are proving very popular as a deluxe glamping option. They offer a unique camping experience like no other and landowners are keen to create something different to entice glampers to their sites. Owner Sacha Macey reports “We have received an unprecedented number of enquiries for yurts since the lockdown and our order book is healthy. It looks as though more glampsites will be opening www.glampingbusiness.com
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Sleeping Bubbles are a new luxury tent company that give glampers the opportunity to get close to nature whilst enjoying all the comforts you’d expect to find in a 5- Star hotel. The luxury inflatable tents come in a range of sizes and all have transparent ceilings that provide the perfect place for stargazing. Customers can choose from a range of interiors from unfurnished through to the super luxe Interstellar package. Furnished Bubbles boast fully working bathrooms, Nordic furniture and little extras such as wine coolers packed with organic wines. The tents are inflated by a silent blower and have circulation system to provide top quality fresh air within the tent. For Off-grid glampers an eco-friendly solar charger system is available.
or existing sites expanding next year to cope with the demand for a luxury holiday away from it all”. Yurts For Life offer yurts from 10’ to 40’ to suit every requirement, from 14’ for glamping for 2 people to 40’ for large events for 150 people, there is something for everyone. The 10’ and 12’ yurts are ideal as pods to create a stunning en suite bathroom or extra bedroom. They can also be freestanding as a chill out room, therapy room or even a sauna over a lake - jump straight from the yurt into the water for an exhilarating immune system boost as shown here in the Norwegian wilderness. In the heart of the Devon
Countryside, their talented team craft custom made yurts from locally sourced hardwood ash. The craftsmanship is second to none and with the clean finish of signature curved-top ash doors and steam bent frames, the use of high-grade canvas combined with traditional techniques, their yurts last for years. If you want a structure that truly soars, their yurts show how straight lines and soft curves can exist in perfect harmony. For more information contact Yurts For Life on 01803 762370 or by Email, hello@yurtsforlife.com. www.yurtsforlife.com
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BESPOKE HUTS BUILT TO YOUR EXACT REQUIREMENTS AND SIZE FOR ALL YEAR-ROUND USE. In recent years shepherd huts have evolved offering you that extra space from glamping, home office, extra room for the growing family, hobby rooms, art rooms cafes even schools & pubs benefitting from the extra space. Friendly family run business with a solid guarantee and quality service, here to work with you to build your ideal room. 30 year guarantee on the steel frame & chassis
CALL THE TEAM ON 01527 821848 - EMAIL HELLO@RIVERSIDESHEPHERDHUTS.CO.UK
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PRODUCTNEWS will withstand the test of time and the increasing wrath of Mother Nature!’ They have an experienced high-tech approach at BOND using CAD and precision automated cutting machinery balanced alongside traditional British Manufacturing and hand-finished detailing. From glamping tents and clubhouses to huge wedding and luxury events marquees, BOND have the experience and technical capabilities to support their client’s business needs.
glamping site. The overall experience for guests needs to feel special, luxurious, and most importantly unique.
All structures are designed, made and hand finished at BONDs Gloucestershire factory with the highest performance outdoor textiles available resulting in exceptional quality structures. Working closely with their customers BOND offer a tailored, personal approach to each project focussing on client-led design with support from planning all the way to installation and beyond.
BOND’s Safari Tents have been tested by structural engineers meeting British and European standards, have full Structural Reports for wind-loading and boast hidden galvanised boxsection steel frames. Mike Halliwell, owner of BOND states ‘Our clients are investing a great deal of money into glamping accommodation and so the proven structural performance is a significant factor. Our tents are intended to be in place year-round,
BOND have been a big supporter of The Glamping Show for many years, and although not exhibiting this year they have a ‘Virtual Stand’ online with further information and images. They are also offering prospective clients the opportunity to book a private ‘covidsafe’ visit to the factory and a viewing of a fully furnished safari tent. To find out more visit www.bondfabrications.co.uk or call 01453 767171.
Safari & Glamping Tents and Bespoke Marquees by Bond Fabrications Ltd ‘Quality & British Manufacturing by Bond’ BOND have been designing and manufacturing glamping structures and marquees in the UK for over 30 years and have vast experience designing bespoke structures for a variety of uses. Supplying the outdoor hospitality industry with exceptional quality and service they have long been a trusted and reliable leader in their field. Offering clients the chance to customise their safari tents or bespoke marquees sets BOND apart and they are only too happy to work with clients to create something quite special. In fact, it is fair to say that BONDs clients typically create an extremely high-luxury finish to their safari tents providing an individual and exclusive experience for their guests. The most important advice BOND feels they give to new clients is to allow plenty of space and privacy between tents and to really go that extra mile when designing your interior layout and furnishing the tents. Creating a strong well-defined style and visual identity that will make your location stand out from the crowd is essential for marketing and to maximise the profitability of a
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PRODUCTNEWS features. It’s been fantastic to see the way it has helped businesses in such a tough climate.” Offering online bookings has become standard practice for the glamping industry in recent years, with the proliferation of online booking websites, such as Airbnb, Cool Camping and Booking.com, contributing to the consumer shift away from telephone and email exchanges.
RECORD NUMBER OF GLAMPING BUSINESSES MOVE BOOKINGS ONLINE, BEDFUL REPORTS A record number of businesses invested in online booking systems this summer, Bedful has reported. The leading booking system provider saw the number of new users to its system almost double in the second quarter compared with the same period last year, a trend that continued in July and August. The increase has been partly put down to the industry-wide effects of Covid19, with more businesses looking to operate contactless check-in – automating security deposits and
balance payments – and reduce cash transactions. An unusually high volume of new businesses, including wedding venues and festival providers opening temporary sites, also contributed to the increase. “Every industry has become more digital this year,” Lucy Clinch from Bedful commented, “and the world of glamping is no different. At Bedful, we’ve been quick to provide powerful new functions that have helped businesses in a challenging period, from easy rebooking tools to enhanced diary functions and automated payment
“Taking bookings online is now the norm for most glamping sites,” Clinch continued. “With the majority of bookings made late in the evenings, an online system helps give you a 24-hour sales presence but, nowadays, it also plays a much wider role in reducing admin and improving the efficiency of a business. Most leading booking systems will automate tonnes of tasks for you and provide easy data tools for managing your site. By integrating with third-party websites, like Cool Camping, Glampingly and Airbnb, it can also ensure you never get double booked when marketing elsewhere.” The use of online booking software is expected to continue to rise as holiday planning becomes increasingly digitalised. “From exploring Instagram to reading travel articles, today’s glamping audience is researching and booking holidays online,” Clinch concluded. “So it’s important for glamping sites to have a user-friendly online presence too.”
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Build Your Own Shepherd Huts Using parts, plans and our step by step guides
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PRODUCTNEWS many of you whom we have met previously but just to say that we are still very much here, busy as ever, serving even more campsites so do drop us an email, speak to Hayley and if you haven’t already tried our products, request your free trial pack of our fine British Kiln dried logs. 01981 251796
CERTAINLY WOOD Whilst a late start for all, it has proved to be a great summer with campsites seeing a dramatic increase in demand for our kiln dried firewood despite many only operating at half capacity. We believe that this season has really shown the benefits of campfires and the attraction to us all of sitting
around the fire, cooking and chatting and just spending quality time with friends and family. Because the Glamping show is only outdoors this year and we have always exhibited indoors, we have regrettably decided not to exhibit, so will miss
ALPHA RFID PREPAYMENT METERING BY CPES software, this makes a simple yet versatile way of taking payment for electricity prior to consumption. With Alpha RFID, an authorised card is simply held over the card reader embedded into the meter housing to activate. Outstanding credit can be transferred back to the card by the reverse process and read on the software again.
With the push now for everything to be contactless the prepayment meter by CPES is a great solution. It consists of a din rail mounted RFID card meter within their service pedestals and enclosures or is easily retrofitted into any existing manufacturers enclosures or pedestals to replace outdated paper card meters and is safe, secure and MID Approved. Used in conjunction with CPES’s Alpha
RFID Meters: Credit is transferred to the meter from the card and any remaining balance can be transferred back to the same card. Please contact CPES Ltd for further details on Alpha RFID metering or any of their products on: T: +44 (0) 1790 753153 E: sales@cpes.co.uk W: www.cpes.co.uk
The meter offers a host of other features including multiple tariff options, low credit alarm and an emergency credit facility. Software: Alpha software to build your database and record customer account information and payments / credits. RFID Reader & Cards: The reader connects to your computer terminal and credit can be loaded onto a reusable card. The card can be read at any time to view an outstanding balance or to ‘top-up’ with further credit.
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PRODUCTNEWS WINTER READY Rinnai is gearing all its operations, products and services to meet and exceed the temperature accurate hot water delivery needs of all healthcare, foodservice, commercial and industrial sectors as planning starts for the coming winter. The company is now positioned as a leading authority on the design and supply of hot water systems.
Hot water temperature precision and control are now being stated as major factors in the design, specification, and installation of any hot water delivery system. Reports have emerged from specific industries and sectors, such as laundry for healthcare and care homes, that the temperature of the hot water is critical to the cleaning and disinfecting process to render the possibility of transmitting the virus as near to zero as possible.
‘We all need ready access to continuous supplies of safe, useable hot water and soap to ensure clean and sterile indoor environments throughout our daily lives to minimise any infection. This is paramount,’ says Rinnai Operations Director Chris Goggin.
Rinnai has responded to the present conditions with a range of new products and initiatives which allow end-users virtually instant access to the supply of continuous flow hot water heating units and systems.
‘We must closely consider the design of the provision of hot water services which incorporate heat engines to provide limitless volumes of hot water AND provide that hot water at the precise temperature needed,’ adds Chris Goggin.
Provided there is a constant supply of gas and water, all Rinnai units are guaranteed to supply temperature accurate hot water in unlimited quantities for all hygiene regimes in all types of sites for healthcare, care homes, food handling & production, industrial production, food handling,
industrial laundry, mobile hygiene units or temporary accommodation. The Rinnai range of units is available within 24 hours, provided the order is received before mid-day of the previous day. Rinnai UK has fully maintained its total service throughout the Covid-19 situation and the company has kept high stock levels of all units plus spares and accessories. Rinnai is the world’s leading manufacturer of continuous flow hot water systems - it makes and sells 2 million units each year. The range of units can be manifolded to supply, limitless hot water to a school site of any size. This means fast, efficient, temperature-controlled water on demand at the point of delivery – kitchens, showers, accommodation blocks, bathrooms, washrooms. It also means far less space spent on plant rooms and no or little maintenance as all units are proven to be robust with a long, long working life. For more information on the RINNAI product range visit rinnaiuk.com
DELIVERING POWER FOR GLAMPING AND CAMPING battery banks that will work with 12V and 240V AC equipment but for longerlasting camping power, you need a leisure battery that can be cycled, discharged and recharged, so lead acid and lithium batteries lead the way.
With more and more people looking at staycations in the UK and the popularity of glamping on the rise, one of the key considerations for experienced and new glampers alike is the ability to access power in areas without a mains connection. The deployment of an effective power system means that visitors to even the most remote glamping, camping and accommodation locations can get off-grid access to amenities such as lighting, heating, cooking, fridges and even washing machines! Choosing the right battery to supply your power can help you to get the most out of your travels. You can buy high-powered
Leoch Battery UK is a one-stop-shop for camping, motorhome, caravan and vehicle conversion batteries. The company’s range of deep cycle leisure batteries including the SFL, LAGM, LDC, Pure Lead Carbon and Lithium models that offer super-fast charging and deep cycle life operation, and that are highly beneficial for off-grid applications.
to minimise water consumption and provide a longer service life at up to 1,500 cycles at 50 per cent DoD (Depth of Discharge) • New lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) range - offers extremely high cycle life, surpassing the performance levels of lead acid batteries with up to 2,000 at 100 per cent depth of discharge (DOD) and up to 5,000 at 50 per cent DOD, and are up to 40 per cent lighter than lead acid equivalents for weight-sensitive applications
• Pure Lead Carbon - extend battery standby life up to 15-20 years (based on daily cycling) and can be recharged to 90 per cent in just 60 minutes
Leoch batteries also provide clean energy, eco-friendly power solutions for all solar applications. They can harness power from off-grid PV systems to deliver high amounts of usable energy, alongside coping with the rigours of daily, demanding use.
• LDC - charges up to 90 per cent in just three hours. It is designed for deep cycle performance with a positive plate formula
For more information on batteries for glamping, camping, motorhomes or caravans, visit www.leochbattery.co.uk.
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PRODUCTNEWS YALA INTRODUCES NEW COMPACT SAFARI TENT YALA luxury canvas lodges introduce a new safari tent that fits the demand of many campsites and holiday resorts that are looking for a way to repurpose their existing small campground pitches. “With the Comet, we created a glamping lodge with an incredibly efficient layout. With a small footprint, guests can still be assured of having all the comfort they need,” says Ivo van der Vlis, CEO and co-owner of YALA luxury canvas lodges. The Comet is only 30 m2 but it still comes with a kitchen, dining area, two bedrooms and a spacious veranda, making this tent suitable for both couples and families.
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Quality look and feel Bill Kluwen, Product Manager at YALA, explains, “We only choose quality; this new model proves that. The Comet is offered with standard fire-retardant canvas, unique in our market. Tests have proven that the Comet can withstand a wind force of 10 Beaufort. This is a must nowadays, with the increase in extreme weather events. The Comet also comes with an updated look and feel. We added vertical windows on the front and side of the tent, to increase the flow of natural light. The mesh window also allows for optimal ventilation.” Rising demand for glamping
Glamping has been a huge trend over the past few years, and it continues to grow. Van der Vlis says, “Our customers have had a tough year but after the lockdowns, demand started to rise again. Many guests are seeking peace and quiet during their holidays. Accommodation combining comfort with beautiful surroundings is what guests are looking for and YALA offers just that. Our luxurious safari tents suit the needs of different people. The Comet is our entry-model that we offer at a competitive price, without sacrificing any of the comforts that holidaymakers are looking for.”
PRODUCTNEWS COOL CAMPING NOMINATED FOR BRITISH TRAVEL AWARDS FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE YEAR
launch campaign had a fantastic effect in building early consumer confidence and saw promotions for our recommended properties across the national press, including The Guardian, The Telegraph and BBC News.” Feedback from businesses has been particularly positive, founder Jonathan Knight told International Glamping Business. “The feedback from glamping site owners this year has been fantastic and we’ve been pleased to support businesses through a tricky spring and also deliver them record bookings in summer. It’s great to be recognised again by the British Travel Awards for the role we’ve played within the industry.”
Cool Camping has been nominated for a British Travel Award for the second year in a row, following a highprofile summer for the company. The awards, which are widely considered the benchmark for excellence in the travel industry, are the largest travel awards programme in the UK with over 750,000 public votes each year.
worked closely with glamping site owners to create a Coronavirus Booking Guarantee that supported consumers and businesses alike, generating bookings during spring when things were really hanging in the balance for some glamping sites. Our
Now in its 15th year, Cool Camping has become a leading source for campsite and glamping recommendations in the last couple of decades, with over 3 million visitors browsing sites on coolcamping.com each year. Voting for the British Travel Awards runs until 31st September via britishtravelawards.com.
Last year Cool Camping won the award for ‘Best Camping Company’, after the public backed the brand’s popular booking website for camping and glamping holidays – coolcamping.com. This year’s nomination comes off the back of a turbulent year for the industry, with Cool Camping widely acclaimed for its fast response to Covid-19 and for playing a key role in rebuilding consumer confidence, working closely with the national press to champion glamping and the domestic tourism industry. “It’s been a big year for us,” Cool Camping marketing manager, James Warner Smith, commented. “We
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CROWN AND CANOPY RELEASE THE THIRD EDITION OF THE ESSENTIAL GLAMPING BUSINESS MANUAL WE CELEBRATE 10-YEARS OF INDUSTRY KNOWLEDGE WITH EDITION 3 All eyes are now set on this exciting sector as the industry continues to grow, expand and boom, but do you have the ideal piece of land? What are the potential costs and returns? And what else will you have to consider? Originally created for The National Trust as a no-nonsense guide to setting up a glamping business from outset to completion, the guide now has over 65 pages of invaluable advice, facts, and figures. Buy the edition with updates and you will receive a free copy every time the manual is reproduced. We have researched over 3500 glamping units to inform the new edition of the manual creating the latest average nightly rates and regional data for the industry. New research projects with International Glamping Business in the past months have also shed new light and perspective on development in the UK industry and these findings feature in this new extensive edition. New edition elements include an industry overview from 2020, The latest average nightly rates and business modelling figures from our revenue forecasting program, Corona virus protocol for owners, and added value items to a glamping experience. The new edition will be available to purchase this month.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW The book takes the reader through a comprehensive step by step approach from choosing the right location, negotiating planning permission, design and business modelling through to management. It’s a one stop shop for all the information necessary when business planning, going through the planning permission process, and setting up your retreat. Please visit the Crown and Canopy website for more information.
The manual is available @ crownandcanopy.co.uk/glamping-manual/
PRODUCTNEWS CARN KITCHEN Cooking food, entertaining guests and getting warm by an outdoor fire is a new normal. The world of Glamping is embracing this lifestyle and there has never been a better time to look at safe and practical ways of facilitating this. The Carn Kitchen is a new product in development for the Glamping market. Visually striking, highly practical and modular by design, these can create an entire outdoor space in one easy installation. Sam Barlow explained how the product is evolving; ‘As a designer/blacksmith based in the North of Scotland I have made many bespoke architectural pieces and I like the structural and aesthetic qualities of steel pipework. The cantilevered oven gives the piece a unique look, and I wanted a chimney tall enough to disperse smoke above head height. Of course the whole structure
also had to be stable and safe, yet easy to install. Creating a strong and elegant base structure was the challenge. When the base became the floor, it opened up the possibility of bolting on other components such as seating, table, lamp post etc. Thus creating a modular outdoor space.’
then be adapted by simply bolting on new components or changing them around.
Using industrial pipe connections, the components can be assembled in different ways depending on the specifics of the site and client requirements. The initial groundwork is simply a shallow excavation with a power supply if required. After the base is installed, paving, decking or turf can be re-instated and the unit is ready to be assembled. Once bolted together it is completely resistant to knocking over or nuisance theft, and effectively creates a permanent structure and outdoor space. This can
The Carn kitchen has a strong, contemporary aesthetic, creating a striking composition of cantilevered shapes, yet the features are highly practical and user friendly. The oven cooks well, giving succulent flavours as oven or grill. After the food has been prepared the fire can be built up to radiate heat and create atmosphere while enjoying the comfortable seat. New oven, barbeque, seating and table units are in development for 2021. Get in touch with Sam for details.
– then built his own furniture to go inside. He also has a 17m² BBQ cabin by their sister company Arctic Cabins. This amazing additional feature comes with a large internal grill for heat and cooking and can seat 25 adults comfortably.
Whether you choose to have a straight or sloping walled version, versatile hexagonal, octagonal or decagonal Glamping Cabin, every glamping site owner can achieve this look.
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He designed and crafted unique tables, lamps and wardrobes, handmade fourposter beds and sourced a cosy loveseat and luxury soft dressings to give guests a five-star experience. Each Camping Cabin also features an en-suite and log burner. An interior designer waved his creative magic inside these Glamping Cabins, created by UK-based Camping Cabins, and look at the amazing photographs. Talented Carl Insley transformed three spacious Glamping Cabins after launching his new business, Driftwood Lodges Luxury Glamping, Derbyshire. Carl landscaped his nine-acre plot in Derbyshire, to accommodate the Scandinavian-inspired Glamping Cabins
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Carl said: “I have invested my life-savings into this new project, so I really want it to work for me. I had a dream – and this is it. Anne-Marie and the team have been first class from start to finish. We have been open for just 7 weeks and we are now planning phase two” “I have so much land here it was crying out for something like this. I knew I could create a really spectacular, romantic experience for holidaymakers. Derbyshire is such a fantastic county to explore.”
Manufactured in Derbyshire, UK-based Camping Cabins offer something truly unique when it comes to glamping. The Glamping Cabins have a floor space of 13m² up to 30m², and a handy porch can be fitted so guests can kick off their boots and cosy down for the night. Glamping site owners with space can change the configuration with side rooms, porches, and even create luxury lodges by joining 2 cabins together. For more information about our Camping Cabins, call the Anne-Marie on 0115 6977 529. Alternatively, visit the Nottingham show site, Camping Cabins, 251 Toton Lane, Stapleford, Nottingham, NG9 7JA. The site is open seven days a week, from 10am-4pm.
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TRUDOMES' POST-COVID ADVICE Starting and / or running a glampsite in a post-coronavirus world – TruDomes’ advice Glamping is in a unique position right now – travellers are no longer travelling abroad in such large numbers, and everyone is craving fresh air! If you are a current or would-be glampsite owner, there has arguably never been a better time to expend or start your business. Glamping Domes are proving to be a particularly popular choice with travellers right now - and we are no strangers to the reasons why. Our
Classic Glamping dome offers 26 square metres of floor space – leaving plentiful room for a family and all their creature comforts. Guests will love the panoramic window and generous head height that contribute to a light and airy sense of space and help to bring the beauty of the outdoors in. Their increased connection with their families and friends and connection with the great outdoors are all reported benefits of a dome holiday stay that keeps them coming back for more. Meanwhile, site owners get to focus on what they do best promoting and running their businesses - secure in the knowledge that they are quickly making a good return on their dome investment! We’ve compiled a few things to think about and action if you are running (or are about to) run a hospitality business in the current climate: It can seem overwhelming when you consider everything that is required to open a business to the public in the post-coronavirus
world - but don’t let that put you off. The long-term rewards are what you need to focus on and everything else can be broken down into manageable chunks. To help you sort out working safely during the coronavirus outbreak, we recommend writing everything down on paper and highlighting what needs to be done right now, what can wait, and what needs some extra work. To get you started, you can visit the hse.gov.uk website for current information and useful templates then try splitting jobs into categories such as: n Risk assessments n Cleaning procedures n Communication n Staff training Remember the key values of your business and make sure they remain important amid everything else going on. If you’re heading to the Glamping Show (in the flesh or virtually) we’ll see you there! Otherwise, for more advice, visit our blog anytime at blog.trudomes.com or contact us through our website at TruDomes.com
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PRODUCTNEWS FRIAR BEST INSURANCE SERVICES LIMITED With everyone having to live with the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic for the foreseeable future and adapt to the new “normal” way of life, understandably many of us have fears of foreign travel and with rapid changes occurring to UK quarantine laws, more of us are opting for the “staycation”. A positive result from this is evidence of the much-needed boost to the glamping industry providing the safer environment for having that much needed break and reconnect with life almost as it was. Due to the fluid nature of change it has been, and will remain, necessary for the glamping industry to adapt as quickly as reasonably possible to take advantage of change to maximise business opportunities by providing as many self-contained glamping units as possible to enable a site’s full capacity for guests.
Friar Best Insurance Services Limited, first established in 2003, are dedicated to providing a professional and personal service to all their clients and with their ‘exclusive’ facility arranged with Insurers to provide bespoke insurances for glamping site owners, site owners can be assured that they will be in safe hands in ensuring that the protection needed is provided.
business in order to secure the future of the business and long term aims and objectives” says company owner and Chartered Insurance Broker, Julie Friar.
With the rapid change and demand for glamping “staycations” leading to glamping site owners taking advantage to maximise their business, Friar Best Insurance Services Limited can likewise react quickly to any insurance changes required to ensure there is no interruption to insurance protection.
Julie Friar also states “that with the many diverse risk factors for glamping sites, it is important to have an insurance professional who understands the business whereby the right questions are asked in order for all risk factors to be obtained, and the right insurance protection provided”.
“Having the right insurance is paramount in the protection of a
If you would like to find out more, visit www.friarbest.co.uk
NORTHWOOD CONTEMPORARY CABINS Northwood Contemporary Cabins is a new company with a wealth of knowledge. They have over 20 years’ experience working in the luxury holiday home industry and 10 years working with international investments. Northwoods ethos of investments, either financial or lifestyle starts with working alongside some of the prettiest parks in the Great Britain. Northwood then provide the very best in luxury holiday accommodation, built to their exacting standards to BS3632 standards, all built with modern construction methods and lovingly finished by hand. Northwood offer a partnering option to selected park, campsite or landowners. They have an extensive database of prospective investors looking to enter the booming leisure and tourism market.
This is a simple process; you the landowner provide the infrastructure for 5 units. Northwood adds your development to their portfolio and seeks investment for the cabins. You sign an agreement allowing Northwood the use of one base for a period of 5 years, during which time we take the rental revenue and pay you any costs incurred for utilities and cleaning, we then supply the units for you at a cost price. Each investor gets a return from the holiday letting revenue, this will typically be 9 to 12.5%. As the park owner you receive the balance of the holiday income. Typically, a 5-unit development will generate 100 – 140k per annum. And the best part, Northwood structure the partnering program so you own all the units outright at the end of year 5.
They can even work on bespoke designs with you to make sure your glamping unit is exactly what you’re looking for. Northwood will even add your park to their booking and management platform to take another expense & hassle from you.
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THE OUTSTANDING GLAMPING EXPERIENCE It’s time! The Outstanding team, supplier of safari tents, can finally invite their customers to Britain’s very first Glamping showroom with multiple safari tents on display. In the past months they have built their Glamping Show Village in Melbourn with their own hands. Britain’s very first multiple tent display! Here visitors will have the opportunity to get to know Glamping and view their broad range of safari tents and glamping interiors.
pleased with the result!” “And so are we!” Suzie adds. “And to celebrate the successful opening of our new showroom, we are organizing a very special glamping event…”
4 DAYS DEDICATED TO GLAMPING On September 24, 25, 26 and 27 they will open their doors for 4 days dedicated to Glamping. It is a great event for anyone interested in Glamping. For those who are planning to start a glamping, but just as interesting for anyone who already has tents on their site. They invited other Glamping suppliers, special (surprise) guests and of course you can discover their Outstanding Glamping tents. n Guided tours through their most popular safari tents n Special surprise guests n Discover the latest trends and glamping accessories n Free entrance
Both James and Suzie King, glamping advisors for Outstanding, are happy to finally open the doors of their Glamping Show Village. “We worked hard this year.” James says. “Suzie, our son and I decided to up our sleeves and we had no intention of letting COVID-19 slow us down in any way. We opened the tent display in June and up to now all visitors have been
Visitors get the opportunity to ask questions, get advice, to views the glamping tents and to ask James and Suzie about all benefits that glamping offers. “We notice an increasing need for advice and information, especially in uncertain times such as these. People ask us about the ventilation, the options regarding sanitation, all logical and current issues. This event is the perfect opportunity to answer these questions. And to show people
what advantages Glamping offers, especially now. A lot of people are finding ways of getting away in the midst of Corona. Weekend getaways, vacations and holidays are booked again, and often within driving distance of home. People are also eager to get outdoors. Where better to get away during Corona than glamping?”
PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY Due to COVID-19 they plan to do AM & PM sessions each day allowing 50 people per session. So, you better be quick if you want to join them on September 24, 25, 26 or 27. How to register? Just send an e-mail to James@outstandingtent.co.uk. It’s that easy! He will send you all information needed, he will keep you posted on the program and hopes to see you in Melbourn! Not able to make it? You can visit their showroom every week on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9.30am to 4.30pm, on Saturdays from 9am to 5pm and on Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Feel free to make an appointment and they’ll be happy to show you around! Visit www.outstandingtent.co.uk for more inspiration. Or contact glamping advisors James and Suzie at 0203 769 4999 or James@outstandingtent.co.uk to register for their Glamping Experience in Melbourn.
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Scotia Cabins are the only Scottish supplier of UK made BBQ Cabins, as well as Garden rooms, Self-catering accommodation and cabins for classrooms. Honesty, Customer Delight, Accountability and Respect are our core values in delivering our cabins, and working with our customers. Wherever you are in the world, you can be assured that you will get the very best personal service possible. We look forward to helping you achieve your business goals in your new and exciting venture. Scotia Cabins Ltd, Wester Greenside Farm, Newburgh Road, Abernethy, PERTH PH2 9LJ, Scotland
01738 850 203 info@scoticabins.co.uk
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REMEMBER WOODLAND WHEN CONDUCTING SITE MAINTENANCE The setting and landscape of a holiday park or glamping site often provides the frame for a picture-postcard holiday. Keeping on top of the site’s surroundings will provide great aesthetic benefits, but woodland maintenance shouldn’t be forgotten on the list of landscaping tasks, explains Martin Lucas of British-manufactured woodchippers, GreenMech Ltd. The benefits of a striking firstimpression continue to be a key driver behind keeping on top of site maintenance. The look and feel of a site should be fitting within its surroundings - a dense tree belt for example may be fitting for a countryside venue, but less so in an open landscape. Trees present a fantastic way to integrate or soften the appearance of ancillary buildings and other site facilities but also have the functional benefit of creating boundaries, shelter and screening between public and private areas. However, while most park owners will keep on top of soft landscaping, such as maintaining flowerbeds and mowing regularly to keep them aesthetically pleasing, maintaining trees, hedges and shrubs can slip down the task list. Treatment of these areas can enhance more than just visual appeal.
Key woodland management tasks could include, but aren’t limited to: n Regular examination of tree roots and overhanging branches as these can quickly cause problems overhead or underground, as well as pose health and safety risks to guests. n Removing density in the upper and lower canopies to promote better flow of air and light to site which, in turn, will optimise the health of any turf. n Pruning and thinning of brash n Disposing of any dead, damaged or diseased wood or brash The Environmental Protection Act, along with the Clean Air Act, considers the burning of waste as inappropriate. Anyone found improperly disposing of waste risks being prosecuted by The Environment Agency, Local Council or Police – with a typical fine likely to be in the region of £2000. This amount would go a long way towards the cost of hiring or even buying the equipment necessary to deal with woody waste. GreenMech have a woodchipper portfolio that spans 20 models of various sizes and chipping capacities, with a pedestrian range built with the professional landscaper and parks manager in mind. Chippers such as
the CS80 and CS100 are idea for jobs in small spaces, such as those around building perimeters or between caravans. With working widths of just 760mm, they are small, yet mighty, workhorses - powered by either a 12hp, 16hp or 18hp petrol engine. Their wide, open design in-feed chute enable large volumes of bushy material or timber of up to 100mm to be processed. This impressive chipping ability is provided by two high grade steel, long-life reversible blades that are easily re-sharpened thus ensuring low running costs. Chipping is a fantastic way to quickly and easily remove unwanted material. The chip that is produced can then be used in other beneficial ways - as a weed suppressant on pathways and in flowers beds or scattered around trees to help with moisture retention in the summer months.
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VIRTUAL 17-30 September
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SEMINAR SPEAKERS ANDREW KEELING ACK TOURISM n HERE TO STAY: GROWING BACK STRONGER
DI HAMMILL PAGE AUTHOR, TEACHER AND GLAMPING/OUTDOOR BUSINESS OWNER. DI ALSO OWNS TIMBATIPI.COM AND SURVIVALSHOW.UK n BRANDING FOR NEWBY GLAMPSITE OWNERS n WHY YOU SHOULD BE ADDING ACTIVITIES TO YOUR GLAMPING OFFERING Di set up Wild Harvest 15 years ago, starting as an activity’s provider on the North Yorks Moors teaching foraging and rural skills then later adding glamping to increase the radius of her customer base. Wild Harvest attracts customers from abroad and all over UK to do activity packages combining; foraging, natural crafts, instinctive archery and bushcraft with glamping in off-grid tipis. She also runs timbatipi.com which makes wooden tipis in the UK and between the two businesses can provide you with both original accommodation units and Wild Harvest Activity Training and affiliation for you and your venue.
Andrew is a leading expert in the field of visitor accommodation development. He has worked in the tourism and hospitality sector for over 40 years. He specialises in working with UK destinations to help them to understand and realise the potential for visitor accommodation development in their area. He has an expert knowledge of glamping development in the UK and has helped a number of glamping business operators with their development plans.
CLAIRE THORPE DIRECTOR, SIMPLECLICK n GET BOOKINGS DIRECT: A GUIDE TO GOOGLE UX Claire loves nothing more than analysing the online needs of a business and translating this into a bespoke website design with User Experience (UX) at its heart. Taking on a part-time role at a local digital agency during university, she was offered a full-time position after graduating. After gaining a few years’ experience, she moved to London to take on the role of International Web Manager for LOVEFiLM.com, which cemented her love of UX. After gaining further experience working in London for the likes of Deutsche Bank and the ad agency Tequila, Claire joined Richard at SimpleClick, as Consultancy Director.
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Luxury BuBBLE TEnTS fOr a hOLIDay LIkE nO OThEr
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VISIT 17-19 September 2020 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
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EMMA WARREN PORTFOLIO DIRECTORS n TELLING YOUR BRAND STORY n COPING WITH COVID Emma Warren is the owner of Dimpsey Glamping – a Five Star Shepherd’s Hut business based in Somerset, providing luxury breaks, predominantly for couples. Dimpsey won the Good Web Guide Positive Living Award in 2016 and has featured in a number of online and print publications.
FENELLA COLLINS HEAD OF PLANNING CLA n GLAMPING – WHEN DO I NEED PLANNING PERMISSION Fenella Collins is the CLA’s Head of Planning based in London. Her role is to research, develop and promote CLA policy with regards to planning issues as they affect rural areas, including designated areas. She’s responsible for developing and maintaining good working relationships with relevant government officials, evaluating and responding to national consultations relating to the planning system as well as providing advice to CLA members. Fenella’s particular policy challenge is to devise better ways of achieving more rational and flexible planning policies for rural areas to provide for the needs of rural businesses, rural communities and the natural environment.
IAIN BEAUMONT FOUNDER, VENUES AND VENTURES n THE POWER OF DIGITAL TO PROMOTE AND MANAGE YOUR VENUE Iain has worked at some of England's grandest country estates and leading luxury venues, refining his eye for spotting new opportunities and helping businesses realise their potential. Before setting out in the world of hospitality and visitor engagement, Iain spent his formative years as an officer in the British Army, after which he moved into the City and was a Director with Morgan Stanley. Iain has spoken at a number of leading forums across the world, including the Walpole Trade Delegation in New York and two keynote presentations at the Farm & Country House Business Innovation Show at the NEC.
JAKIE JEWEL COMMERCIAL MANAGER, CLASSIC GLAMPING n FROM FIELD TO FINISH AND BEYOND Jakie has been in the ‘Luxury’ Glamping sector for over 7 years, taking on the role of Commercial Manager in 2013 to build a business and brand for its ‘big brother’, Classic Cottages. In building this brand Jakie has gained hands on experience of creating and building luxury glamping sites of all shapes and sizes working alongside owners to help turn their ideas into reality. Through Classic Glamping, she offers free consultancy, where she can advise potential glamping site owners on what to create, how to create it and helps guide them through the process from planning to completion.
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Our fantastic range includes traditional, contemporary, double storey and low profile designs to sleep or host a range of guests. Glamping Pods from £3,685 and Log Cabins from £1,394. See us at the Glamping Show, Stoneleigh Park, 17th to 19th September Introducing the Leaf Glamping and Farm Business Innovation Show, Pod and Ana2 Glamping Caravan NEC 11th to 12th November
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JANNITA MOSSEL SPA TREE n GLAMPING CREATING UNIQUE EXPERIENCES IN THE OUTDOORS Jannita Mossel is the founder of Spa Tree. As Head of Consultancy in Spa, she creates Outdoor & Wellbeing concepts for the Luxury Hospitality & Spa market. With more than 20 years’ experience in the industry, she understands how to create concepts which are taking clients on an unforgettable journey. Each Wellbeing concept is based in the Outdoors, since the two go hand-in-hand; the healing aspects of nature are the basis of a person's wellbeing. Besides her work in consultancy, Jannita also works as licensed lecturer, international trainer, writer and speaker in the Hospitality & Spa market.
KATE MOREL MOREL & CO n HOW TO SET YOUR GLAMPSITE APART FROM THE COMPETITION WHATEVER YOUR BUDGET Kate helps independent landowners establish glamping sites that stand out from the crowd. She also advises companies and corporate clients on diversification and provides a contract consultancy service to related businesses. Kate is the founder of design & build company, Morel & Co, which specialises in natural builds. Kate wanted to offer her clients a seamless turn-key service. Collaborating with the most experienced and talented people she knew, she brought together a hand-picked team of planning and financial consultants, designers and builders, which can support a project from field to first guests.
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JOE FORMISANO DELIVITA LTD n MAXIMISING PROFITS We are an independent British brand, selling our very own hand-made wood-fired ovens and accessories. Our family is Italian, so food and family are at the heart of every occasion, especially pizza! While we cracked our perfect dough recipe long ago, we couldn’t find the perfect oven. Conventional ovens and Agas don’t reach the right temperature, while existing wood-fired ovens are too big, expensive and slow reaching cooking temperature. The world, we realised, was missing something: a good quality artisan home wood fired oven, at an attainable price. So, in 2016 we decided to design our own homemade woodfired oven.
KELDA BASSETT CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR TRU DOMES n TRUDOMES GLAMPING DOME PRESENTATION Kelda has a breadth of commercial knowledge from across the travel and leisure hospitality sector from working within the airline and rail industries. Previously responsible for revenue management, ancillary revenue streams, ‘magic-moments’ (an internal programme to surprise and delight passengers and create a social media storm) and then an award-winning firstclass menu and service proposition; Kelda knows a thing or two about growing businesses by ensuring customer expectations are met and exceeded by offering products and services that they love. As an advocate personality type, “Nothing lights up Advocates like creating a solution that changes people’s lives” – 16Personalities.com.
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SPEAKERS KERRY ROY CAMPKATUR UK & CERCHIO DEL DESIDERIO ITALY n HOW TO BE MORE THAN JUST GLAMPING AND DIVERSIFY n HOW TO OPERATE TWO GLAMPING SITES AND PIONEER IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY AS A SOLO OWNER. Kerry Roy is the founder of multi award winning 'Camp Kátur UK', and Italy's first ever Geodome Glamping Retreat 'Cerchio Del Desiderio'. She is also co-organiser and owner of one of the UK's most popular boutique VW Campervan festivals 'Dubs Int Dales' and a trained Yoga teacher organising health and
wellness retreats. With a love of the great outdoors, passion for travel, and enjoyment of festivals, Kerry puts all her energies into the world of the Glamping business and has a wealth of experience in how to diversify, seek new opportunities and breakthrough new barriers in a foreign country.
NEIL WARREN NEIL WARREN SUPPORT n LIGHTS, CAMERA, BOOKINGS! I've spent my career working in tourism with a particular passion for seeing it make a positive difference. Alongside my videography, I specialise in helping tourism businesses become more sustainable and accessible. In 2018 I was very surprised (and honoured!) to receive an 'Outstanding Contribution to Tourism' Award at the South West Tourism Excellence Awards. Having worked for 2 years developing community-based tourism in Central Asia between 2003-05 I mistakenly thought yurts were only found in that part of the world only to return to discover the first shoots of glamping!
MR ROLAND BILLINGTON CADENCE PLANNING n AN INTRODUCTION TO PLANNING I have worked in the planning sector since 2004, both in the public and private sectors. I’ve been self-employed since 2018. I mainly work with larger landowners and commercial clients who wish to maximise and diversify their land portfolio. I provide a pragmatic and clear way forward for my clients in how to best approach a particular development opportunity. No two sites are the same and each scheme will present its own challenges and opportunities. By providing clear and concise guidance to my clients, I provide them with necessary understanding as to how and when they should consider developing their land.
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ROB FARROW THE GLAMPING ASSOCIATION n A SHARED VOICE FOR THE GLAMPING INDUSTRY. Rob has overseen the provision of glamping holidays since 2006. He then founded a separate division, adding bespoke glamping delivery to other parks; followed by consultancy services on creating glamping sites, and pop-up sites for events and finally operating his own sites in the South West. As Chair of the association he is responsible for communicating to hundreds of member sites across the UK and provides access to training and information to ensure sites avoid problems by being safe and legal. All this ensures his knowledge and advice, is at the industry’s cutting edge.
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Glamping Cabins Prices from:
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SPEAKERS ROBERT CRAINE DIVERSITY n BIODIVERSITY - CREATING SPACES FOR WILDLIFE & PEOPLE Robert Craine is an ecological consultant with Diversity Environmental Consultants Ltd, a company that specialises in ecology and landscape architecture, and which provides advice on how to create spaces that benefit wildlife and people. Clients include private individuals, multi-national companies, BBC SpringWatch, architects, planners, The National Trust, and the odd celebrity. Robert has been involved with projects relating to environmental education, scientific research, and ecological design for the past 25 years, working throughout the UK and overseas.
SARAH RILEY INSPIRED CAMPING INSPIRED COURSES n WHAT I WISH I'D KNOWN BEFORE STARTING MY GLAMPING BUSINESS n SELLING ON SOCIAL: THE SECRET TO ATTRACTING MORE GUESTS THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA n AN EVIDENCE-BACKED WAY TO GET FULLY BOOKED QUICKLY (INCLUDES STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS)
SARAH ORCHARD THE HUDNALLS HIDEOUT TREEHOUSE & GET-FULLYBOOKED.COM n GET MORE DIRECT BOOKINGS: HOW TO HARNESS THE POWER OF YOUR DIGITAL CONTENT FROM LAUNCH TO LOCKDOWN, AND RELAUNCH! Sarah Orchard is regular speaker at the show and is renowned for delivering inspiring talks, jam-packed with effective marketing tips that you can apply straight away. She also now runs a hugely successful and innovative glampsite so now 'walks the talk' every day! For 13 years, Sarah has run a successful marketing consultancy and has worked with glampsites and tourism businesses – to launch new sites, turn others around from the financial brink, advise farm owners looking to diversify their offering, and achieving occupancy rates many others long for (without using OTAs!).
Sarah Riley is a business coach, marketing specialist and the Founder of Inspired Camping and Inspired Courses, who started her glamping consultancy after jointly running a boutique hospitality business for over a decade. She is also the host of the industry-leading podcast, The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, on Spotify and iTunes. She now shares techniques very few are taking advantage of in this increasingly competitive industry, to help glamping business owners set up their accommodation, maximise bookings and get more heads in beds.
TESSA HOLMES CONSULTANT, CANOPY & STARS n CANOPY & STARS - A VIRTUAL TOUR Tessa and the Canopy & Stars team are here to share their expertise and data to turn your wildest ideas into profitable places to stay. Tessa offers guidance and advice to owners to help shape ideas and tackle the practical elements required to launch a successful glamping business. Canopy & Stars has been the leading marketing and booking agent in the glamping industry since 2010. Our collection of inspiring places to stay in the great outdoors connects independent owners to guests in search of a life more wild.
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VISIT 17-19 September 2020 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
VIRTUAL 17-30 September
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CALUM MACLEOD GLAMPITECT n TBA I set up my own Glamping Site at the age of 21 and completed my planning permission on my own. After completing it I thought that other Glamping prospects could benefit from this service. I have been in the Glamping Industry for over 3 years. Helping all types of clients from different stages of the
ladder, from well-established sites to start-up companies. My company covers all aspects of Glamping: Planning Permission help, Feasibility Studies, Marketing and Branding. Our experts in these fields ensure you achieve the most growth out of your Glamping Venture without unnecessary stress!
DAVID BROWN HOE GRANGE HOLIDAYS n MAKING GLAMPING ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL
KURT JANSEN TOURISM ALLIANCE n TBA
EMMA WHITLOCK KEEP BRITAIN TIDY n UNLOCK SUSTAINABILITY WITH GREEN KEY Emma Whitlock is the Green Key Development Manager for England, working for independent environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy. Since taking on the role in June 2019 Emma has led the implementation of the programme for hospitality businesses in England and is working towards creating a network of tourism businesses which are focussed on sustainability goals.
Kurt worked for the New Zealand Department of Conservation on the management of National Parks. He was subsequently employed by the New Zealand Tourist Board to develop national and regional tourism strategies before moving to Britain in 1997 to work as Policy Manager for VisitEngland and the VisitBritain. He then became the Head of Strategic Planning for VisitBritain. Kurt left VisitBritain in 2004 to become the Director of the Tourism Alliance, an umbrella trade association for the tourism and hospitality sector throughout the UK to lobby Government on issues that support the development of the UK tourism industry.
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VIRTUAL 17-30 September
MAJA DIMNIK WORLD OF GLAMPING n A WORLD OF GLAMPING: BUT WHY NO UK SITES? CEO & Founder of WORLD OF GLAMPING (www.worldofglamping.com) and consultant for glamping resorts on how to implement better quality service and eliminate mistakes.
TOM DIXON CO-FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR CANOPY & STARS n THE FUTURE OF GLAMPING IDEAS, INSIGHTS AND KEY TRENDS Tom is Co-founder and Director of Canopy & Stars. Founded in 2010, Canopy & Stars is one of the UK’s leading glamping and outdoor holiday accommodation providers and consultancies. A letting agency for treehouses, cabins, yurts and other beautiful spaces. Tom leads the development of products and services that bring to life Canopy & Stars' mission of 'a life more wild', as well as providing consultancy and expert advice to owners seeking to set up glamping sites.
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TIM REES MD QUALTY UNEARTHED n GLAMPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE Tim Rees founded Quality Unearthed, a leading UK glamping agency with view to help owners of unusual sites become more financially sustainable. With 20 years of experience letting self-catering property across the UK and Europe. Tim is working on a treehouse development and will share his experience and is also looking to build 2 Earthships in Wales, having built them in India and the USA.
ALEX HAUGHTON YOURWELCOME n INCREASE YOUR PROFIT FROM EVERY BOOKING: THE POWER OF ADDING A SERVICE LAYER TO YOUR BUSINESS n HOW TO CHANGE YOUR BUSINESS FROM A LISTING TO A BRAND
ALICE GREGOIRE DIAMIDEX / C4HYDRO n WATER TESTING : THE KEY FOR A GOOD RISK ASSESSMENT POLICY After 10 years in the publishing industry in New Delhi and Paris, I decided to move to the south of France in the beautiful city of Marseille and to dedicate my skills in communication to environment issues. This is how I met Sam Dukan, CEO and founder of C4Hydro/Diamidex, and his team of experts in biotechnology specializing in environmental water testing solutions.
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SPEAKERS NEIL BAXENDALE GTF EVENT EQUIPMENT FINANCE n ASSETT FINANCE
TIM HOPKIN THE LAND APP n SETTING A PATH FOR THE FUTURE The Land App was founded in 2015 by Tim Hopkin in response to his frustrations with paper maps on his family’s farm. Tim realised that the costs of these problems were not small: the financial health of many UK farms and estates - and the future of our environment - was at risk.
OLIVIA RIDDIFORD HOST VENUE CONSULTANCY n HOW YOUR GLAMPING BUSINESS CAN POSITION ITSELF WITHIN THE WEDDING INDUSTRY Olivia Riddiford is the founder of Host Venue Consultancy and its sister multi-award winning planning company Host Weddings & Events. Olivia helps new, existing and emerging venues gain the success they deserve within the bridal market.
TOM CRITCHLEY CABOOSE & CO n EXPANDING YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS OPTIONS
With support from Ordnance Survey, Tim decided to build The Land App - a user-friendly, collaborative, online mapping platform. The Land App helps to save time, improve accuracy and make more informed decisions about how land should be used and managed.
WENDY HARRIS ANYTIME BOOKING n MOVING ON FROM THE PANDEMIC: HOW TO PREPARE FOR NEXT SEASON’S BOOKINGS
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EMMA REED REED STUDIO n A LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S GUIDE TO GLAMPSITE DESIGN
Reed Studio are a family business that specialise in design, architecture and landscape and visual appraisal services for landowners across the country and enjoy being part of the farm diversification journey with each of their clients.
www.theglampingshow.com
VISIT 17-19 September 2020 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Anytime Booking Stand number: Virtual sales@anytimebooking.co.uk +44 (0) 1326 574660 Anytime Booking is your hub for tracking reservations, guest communications and travel website bookings all in one place. Built to power the outdoor holiday market around the clock, we are a leading booking management software with the fastest response times in the industry. Save precious time with automated emails, live availability and payments, intuitive dashboard and reporting, and integrated guest services such as emarketing and text-messaging. Drive up sales using our partnerships with leading online travel agent channels like Campsites.co.uk, Pitch Up, Cool Camping, Airbnb and Booking.com.
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Ashwood OnSite Stand number: OSA50
After numerous requests over the years by long standing customers to use our design and construction skills to build ‘something different’ – Last year Ashwood On-Site was born! With our creative and talented team, we work closely with our customers to bring to life innovative and bespoke designs completely unique to them.
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BCT Outdoors Ltd Stand number: Virtual info@bctoutdoors.com +44 (0) 1274 728469 BCT Outdoors Ltd is a long-established British Tent and manufacturer specialising in the Glamping, Tour Operater, Festival and leisure market. Their range of tents for the Glamping market are all based on commercial usage, which include Bell Tents, Tipi`s, Yurts, tent suites and custom-made products.
bctoutdoors.com
Stand number: OSA4 beth@beeseenmarketing.co.uk +44 (0) 7951512980 Social Media Marketing for small businesses. Bee Seen specialises in exceptional content creation for Glamping sites, from yurts to pods and cabins. We will take the strain of social media away from your long list of jobs, allowing you to focus on every other aspect of your business. We provide content creation and scheduling up to large scale media buying – to get more traffic to your site and pages. From only £95 per month you could have hours added to your life and incredible social media channels to boot.
beeseen.co.uk
Stand number: OSA40 info@ashwoodshepherdhuts.co.uk +44 (0) 1823 461638 Ashwood Shepherd Huts are an established family run business whose fundamental goal is to build each and every customer a bespoke and unique hut tailored to their individual requirements. Over the years Ashwood has evolved along with the ever-growing glamping market to produce huts which encompass the romance of the shepherds hut, but with special added touches that give your guests a truly memorable stay.
ashwoodshepherdhuts.co.uk
BCT Outdoors supplies major users such as Eurocamp, Contiki and Glastonbury Festivals as well as many smaller users. All their products meet British, EU and US standards for fire retardancy and most products are designed for commercial year-round use.
Bee Seen Marketing
Ashwood Shepherd Huts
In our team we have a qualified and highly creative drawing specialist, along with our diverse and talented build team and Project Manager.
anytimebooking.co.uk
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BISHTA Ltd (British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association)
Stand number: OSA550 admin@bishta.co.uk +44 (0) 1264 356211 BISHTA offers an invaluable source of information to find the right dealer or a particular brand. Purchasing from a BISHTA member is your assurance of buying with confidence. You will be able to buy from a hot tub dealer who is knowledgeable of British and European standards, trained in all aspects of hot tub safety and water hygiene and who are signed up to a published code of ethics, and sells safe and reputable products from respected sources (which comply with industry standards) and who back their products with comprehensive warranties, maintenance plans and high levels of customer service.
bishta.co.uk
Bedful Stand number: Virtual enquiries@bedful.com +44 (0) 207 820 9333 Bedful is the market-leading booking system in the glamping, camping and outdoors accommodation industry. If you want to take commission-free bookings 24 hours a day on your own website, while simplifying your daily admin, Bedful is the essential place to start. This simple, affordable and responsive cloud-based software lets you manage bookings on the go and automate daily tasks, such as sending customer emails and processing outstanding balance payments. Powerful integrations help you market your accommodation through other popular channels such as AirBnB, Cool Camping, TripAdvisor and Glampingly – while simple functions let you break down accommodation into intuitive segments. bedful.com
Black Sheep Shepherd Huts Stand number: OSA10 info@blacksheepshepherdhuts.co.uk +44 (0) 1953 797 042 Now in our fourth year of production, our huts have gained a reputation for quality, design and a very affordable price tag. A pull-down wall bed, fitted kitchen, full size shower room and underfloor heating are just some of the features of our huts as well as quality fittings and a custom décor. We’re a small flexible friendly company and would be delighted to meet with you and introduce you to our fantastic huts. Our 20 x 8 ft huts start at an incredible £12,500 fully spec’d, which means your hut could be paying for itself within the first year.
blacksheepshepherdhuts.co.uk
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EXHIBITORS Blackdown Shepherd Huts Stand number: OSA140 info@blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk +44 (0) 1460 929774 Blackdown Shepherd Huts creates luxury huts for glamping businesses and the hospitality industry, as well as creating at-home retreats. We are luxury huts at their finest. These handmade huts come with an oak-clad or metalclad exterior and include a bathroom and a kitchen, or just simply a log-burner. New to the range is the double hut (Brace), and additions of a copper-lined showers and a stargazing roof. This stunning hut has to be seen to be believed. Established in 2011, Blackdown offers top quality workmanship, backed up by a solid guarantee, a very friendly welcome, and outstanding service. blackdownshepherdhuts.co.uk
CampPlus Stand number: OSA450 info@campplus.co.uk +44 (0) 1908 538 055 The plug & play Shower and Toilet Pods come as a single or a double unit. Used as: • An en-suite next to your glamping accommodations. • Shared toilet and shower facilities for a small glamping site or campsite. • An addition to existing toilet and shower facilities. • Create en-suite touring pitches on campsites Glamping Barrels are accommodation that’s spacious, fun and very comfortable. With more than 600 units installed on over 150 sites it’s fast becoming a favourite accommodation all over Europe. At the Glamping Show we’ll introduce our exciting new product: the Barravan. Available in a static and a touring version. campplus.co.uk
Castles Carey Ltd Stand number: Virtual sales@castles-carey.co.uk Castles Carey is a family run company, operating since 1999 by founder, Jeffrey Carey. We create the most robust, long-lasting, best value tree houses for leisure and B&B use, as well as popular adventure areas, anywhere and everywhere in the UK. Each commission is individually designed to your suit your requirements and constructed on site from natural and sustainable sources. Nothing but the accessories are prefabricated. We boast 100% customer satisfaction, with the tidiest, most efficient and polite team and excellent after-sales service. We would love to chat to you about your ideas!
Bond Fabrications Stand number: Virtual enquiries@bondfabrications.co.uk +44 (0) 1453 767171 BOND is a leading provider in the UK with 30yrs of design and manufacture of bespoke marquees and glamping structures. We pride ourselves on our British made high quality structures and a very personal service that goes well beyond the point of sale. We design & manufacturer a range of Safari and glamping tents.
Caboose & Co Stand number: OSA640 tom@cabooseandco.com
Our Safari Tents are the only structures on the market to be built around a cleverly hidden box-section steel frame, resulting in one of the most robust ranges of tents in the industry and have more recently passed Structural Engineers wind-loading tests with flying colours. bondfabrications.co.uk
Canopy and Stars Stand number: Virtual ideas@canopyandstars.co.uk +44 (0)117 204 7830 Canopy & Stars has been the leading marketing and booking agent in the glamping industry since 2010. Our collection of inspiring places to stay connects independent owners to guests in search of a life more wild. When you join, our specialist teams become an extension of your business. We secure publicity and exposure, bringing you bookings and give you industry insight, expert advice and personal support to help you run, optimise and develop your site. We offer a comprehensive business consultancy service. With our years of expertise and data, we’ll turn your wildest ideas into profitable places to stay. canopyandstars.co.uk
Certainly Wood Ltd Stand number: 46 +44 (0) 1981 251796 Certainly Wood provide premium quality British kiln dried firewood and kindling and Flamers natural firelighters and are indeed the pioneers of kiln dried firewood.
Caravan Park Electrical Services Stand number: OSA12 sales@cpes.co.uk +44 (0) 1790 753 153 Caravan Park Electrical Services Limited are market leaders in the design, manufacture and installation of electrical distribution systems on holiday, park home and touring parks throughout the United Kingdom. CPES Ltd offer a range of products including CamperClean, the emptying and cleaning station for touring caravan cassettes. CamperClean is the first fully automated solution to emptying and cleaning toilet cassettes. We are now proud to announce the UK distributorship for CampPlus en-suite facilities, a compact ‘plug & play’ building with a complete shower room that turns any pitch into a 5-star pitch. cpes.co.uk
Charlton & Jenrick Ltd Stand number: OSA380 sales@charltonandjenrick.co.uk EcoDesign 2022 Ready Glamping Stove and accessories. Also on show will be larger EcoDesign 2022 multi-fuel stoves and some energy efficient LED Electric Fires.
Based in Herefordshire, all the hardwood is sourced from within 100 miles and dried using wood waste and electricity from solar. Whilst the focus has been for the wood burning stove market, there is a growing demand for high quality logs for glamping and glamping stoves. Product is provided in clean and convenient packs and provides a simple hassle-free solution to campsites owners and a very favourable return.
castles-carey.co.uk
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certainlywood.co.uk
www.theglampingshow.com
charltonandjenrick.co.uk
Northwood Contemporary Cabins is a new company with a wealth of knowledge. We have over 20 years experience working in the luxury holiday home industry and 10 years working with international investments. Northwood offer a partnering option to selected park, campsite or landowners. We have an extensive database of prospective investors looking to enter the booming leisure and tourism market.
For more information please telephone : 01603 320 300 or 07984 943 822 w: www.northwoodcabins.co.uk or w: contact@northwoodcabins.co.uk
EXHIBITORS Charnwood Stand number: OSA500 stovesales@charnwood.com +44 1983 537780 British made stoves and fireside solutions for glamping accommodation. Ecodesign 2022 Ready. Charnwood are the UK’s oldest manufacturer of wood burning stoves. British built from cast iron, plated steel and ceramic glass our stoves are both 2022 Eco-Design Ready, Defra-exempt and clearSkies certified. We also offer a range of vitreous enamel VLAZE fireside panels, hearths and heat shields that offer unrivalled fire safe properties. New for 2020 we are launching our full glamping fireside package that incorporates a stove heat shield & hearth, flue and cooking accessories. We will also have on display our iconic outdoor Charnwood Fireball. charnwood.com
Compoost Toilets Ltd Stand number: OSA5 compoosttoilets@gmail.com +44 (0) 7904 627298 We are a new company with some new concepts. We have designed a compost toilet to look like a household ceramic toilet. We have 2 toilet models: * DELUXE FIBREGLASS * ECONOMY WATERPROOF WOOD BASED 12v self stirring (deluxe only) Extraction fan Illuminates when liquids need emptying
compoosttoilets.com
Cool Camping
Classic Glamping Stand number: Virtual glamping@classic.co.uk +44 (0) 1326 555555 Established in 2013, we are the leading marketing agency for luxury glamping accommodation with ensuite facilities across the South West (now going national). We’ve got the self-catering industry know-how (over 40 years’ experience) and are happy to share our words of wisdom on how to set up a glamping site. We provide FREE consultancy and can help with everything from field to finish and beyond, it’s all part of our service. Call it creature comfort camping or the deluxe outdoors– Classic Glamping markets unique accommodation in special locations where the great outdoors can be enjoyed with no luxury spared. classicglamping.co.uk
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Cool Boxes Stand number: OSA7 sales@coolboxesuk.com +44 (0) 1326 555765 Since 2005 Cool Boxes UK have been supplying IceyTek cool boxes to the glamping and camping world across the UK and Europe. The rugged and durable Icey-Tek cool box provides extended cooling times of up to 10 days which mean that food and drink will stay fresh for longer without electricity.
The Conker has a modular monocoque aluminium body structure derived from the automotive and aerospace industry. An integrated state the art heat recovery and air flow system with underfloor heating and comes ready fitted with an air filter. The spherical shape means that The Conker is aerodynamic, energy efficient and requires no guttering.
At this years’ show Cool Boxes UK will be displaying a range of Icey-Tek cool boxes in various sizes and colours. Alongside this they will also be showcasing the ‘Mighty Max Cart’ a strong, salt waterproof, all-terrain handcart that makes light work of even the heaviest cool box.
conkerliving.com
cottages.com Stand number: OSA260
The Cool Camping website is now the nation’s go-to source for glamping site recommendations. Their showcased collection of independently run businesses has become the model for advertising across the industry and coolcamping.com remains the market leading platform to advertise your business and generate more bookings.
Cottages.com is home to a unique family of unique accommodation collections. By joining us, your accommodation will automatically be marketed on cottages.com, as well as through a handpicked selection of our collections and partner sites including Airbnb, Booking.com and Hoseasons.
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Stand number: OSA350 andy@coirstore.co.uk +44 (0) 7884 303082 Coirstore imports 100% natural, eco-friendly coir matting direct from the manufacturer, offering premium quality coir products at unbeatable prices throughout the UK & Europe. All our products are unbleached and Bright/Natural/Golden in appearance, naturally fire retardant and resistant to moisture, moth, rot, bacteria & salt water! Constructed from 100% unbleached, natural coir yarns, each mat is hemmed and machine stitched. For more choice we have selected half-moon diameters in 2 qualities; (Anjengo/Vycome & Vycome/Vycome) and 2 different weaves; Panama or Herringbone. Coir matting rolls available in various dimensions, qualities and weaves. Also perfect for walkways, wedding aisles and lawn protection.
Stand number: OSA330 hello@conkerliving.com +44 (0) 7971 882995 The Conker is a structure for all seasons, is completely eco-friendly and can be set-up and fully functional within one day when delivered fully assembled. Requiring no traditional foundations, it can be sited on any terrain including being raised off the ground in areas prone to flooding.
Stand number: Virtual enquiries@coolcamping.com +44 (0) 2078 209333 The Cool Camping website is one of the most popular glamping websites in the UK with over three million unique users each year. Their industry leading Bedful booking system enables glamping site owners to take extra bookings via coolcamping.com, while also offering an instant, integrated solution to take bookings on the glampsite’s own website.
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+44 (0) 3454986900 Cottages.com is the No.1 letting agent to help you maximise income from your property. We know that choosing the right people to let your property is incredibly important, but you can rest assured that with decades of experience helping thousands of owners like you, we make the whole experience enjoyable, hassle-free and most of all, a success.
cottages.com
www.theglampingshow.com
coolboxesuk.com
Crown & Canopy Stand number: Virtual info@crownandcanopy.co.uk +44 (0) 7837162452 Established in 2011, Crown and Canopy is a company that provides consultancy, support and professional services to the glamping industry, we also have a bespoke build team that specialises in the design and build of complete glamping sites. Based in the hills of rural herefordshire Crown and Canopy also run their own glamping sites. We offer a range of professional services: consultancy service to landowners interested in getting into the industry or established businesses that need help. • an interior design service. • a land appraisal and design. • a build, installation and project management service specialising in unique one-off builds. crownandcanopy.co.uk
VISIT 17-19 September 2020 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
Cumbrian Shepherd Huts Stand number: OSA280 snr4@thereynolds.co.uk +44 (0) 7831 820692 From the heart of England’s Lake District, Cumbrian Shepherd Huts are made in Staveley Mill Yard. Combining years of joinery craftsmanship and hi-tech computer cutting and fabrication technology, the huts are built to domestic standards with the best materials available. Most of our sales are for glamping and all get the highest guest ratings. The 2020 Glamping Show is the launchpad of Cumbrian Shepherd Huts’ new hut design – a real departure from the traditional shape and style of our current range!
cumbrianshepherdhuts.co.uk
Farm Stay UK Stand number:OSA11 info@farmstay.co.uk +44 (0) 2476 696909 Farm Stay UK is a membership-based organisation made up of around 650 farm or rural based members. Farm Stay UK finances its entire operation through membership fees boosted, wherever possible, by income from sponsorship or advertising. Through its website and printed directory as well as through various marketing activities, it promotes farm and rural tourism in the UK. Farm Stay UK is also there to assist members to broaden their income base through diversification. Glamping has been highlighted as a large growth area for current and potential Farm Stay Members.
farmstay.co.uk
Friar Best Insurance Services Stand number: Virtual enquiries@friarbest.co.uk +44 (0) 1394 383868 At Friar Best we appreciate that for start-up businesses, there are considerable financial constraints, at the same time as the need for providing vital protection to ensure that a Business has the protection necessary to secure its future, and long term aims and objectives. Insurance covers are tailored to the needs of individual Business In addition to the various liabilities Business Owners are exposed to and therefore requiring vital insurance protection, covers are arranged on all types of Accommodation Structures, Site Facilities, and Loss of Income in the event of a claim.
friarbest.co.uk
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Delivita Stand number: OSA670 joe@delivita.co.uk +44 (0) 7796 836435 Handmade in Yorkshire, the Award Winning DeliVita oven is one of the lightest, traditional clay, wood-fired ovens available. At only 30kgs, the oven combines brushed stainlesssteel features together with a polished fiberglass outer shell, available in a range of colours. Taking just 25 minutes to reach a temperature of 4500c, they are a fast, fun and healthy way of cooking. The DeliVita oven is designed for the convenience of table-top positioning; featuring a unique heat-insulated base. After the oven has cooled, users can pop it away or leave it outside with its neat cover on (safely snug down to -200c).
delivita.co.uk
Fire Pits UK Stand number:OSA370 sales@firepitsuk.co.uk +44 (0) 1873 840029 Handmade by skilled craftsman, FirePits UK are delighted to present our British made range of FirePits and BBQ accessories. Manufactured from 3/5mm thick steel, our designs provide a sturdy, robust and longlasting product. The perfect piece for outdoor warmth, cooking and entertaining. Come and visit our stand to view our exciting new designs launched specifically for the Glamping market.
firepitsuk.co.uk
GemaPark Stand number: 42 roger@netguides.co.uk +44 (0) 1983 282420 Netguides are demonstrating GemaPark, their online booking and management system specifically designed for holiday parks. GemaPark is a service-based, pay to use system, no capital cost, no local installation or local security concerns and no backup worries. GemaPark integrates with a selection of payment gateways and channel managers to widen your exposure and it all works off a single database so there is never a risk of double booking. The GemaPark back office is accessible from any location, so it is simple to manage your bookings from home or from the office. It also works on PCs, Tablets and Smartphones. gemapark.co.uk
EXHIBITORS Escape Pods Stand number: OSA 270 info@escapeglampingpods.co.uk +44 (0) 7813180085 Escape Pods were originally created for our own luxury glamping, however we received so many positive comments it was a natural step to offer them for sale to other luxury glamping businesses. Built on a substantial galvanized base, they can be sited with minimal foundations and have high levels of insulation. Escape Pods offer a unique alternative to the standard pod or hut that have become so common, with its striking design and careful choice of materials we have created a pod which gives a very usable and flexible space that lends itself to many applications. escapeglampingpods.co.uk
FreeDomes Stand number: Virtual karolina@freedomes.com +48 724 808 909 Welcome to the world of Freedomes – Event Domes. We offer exclusive event solutions, which often become the focal point of any trade show, product launch, sports event, fashion show, wedding or corporate event, that they become a part of. Invite your guests into a whole new setting, with the captivating architecture of our domes’ interior, you can be sure that the event will turn into a truly unique and memorable experience for everybody involved. Freedomes dome tents offer you that unique opportunity to go beyond the standard solutions.
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GlampingFires Stand number: OSA110 info@djdaviesfuels.co.uk +44 (0) 1269 842620 The höfats CONE is a modern heat-resistant powder coated 100% stainless steel BBQ, the first charcoal grill where you adjust the heat effectively via a multi-level cooking grate. CUBE is much more than a mere fire basket. To extinguish, simply turn CUBE upside down, the fire bowl always remains in balance, and the fire is quickly suppressed. For 100% BBQ success we recommend Premium BBQ Grill Briquettes & Premium Starter Gels from DIE KOHLE MANUFAKTUR. To extend your outdoor entertainment whilst enjoying the cosy warmth of a real fire use FIRELITE Fuel Briketts in your CONE or CUBE. glampingfires.com
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EXHIBITORS Glampingly Stand number: Virtual enquiries@glampingly.co.uk +44 (0)207 820 9333 Created by the award-winning team behind the Cool Camping brand, glampingly.co.uk is a new website dedicated solely to luxury glamping accommodation. Launched April 2018, the Glampingly collection features over 800 stunning properties. Every listing features a high-resolution image gallery, essential information about the glamping unit, professionally edited text and key bullet points to break down your glampsite’s unique selling point. Every listing on glampingly.co.uk is fully integrated with the market leading Bedful booking software, meaning businesses can simultaneously advertise on popular channels like AirBnb, Cool Camping and TripAdvisor, as well as processing bookings on their own website with 0% commission. glampingly.co.uk
GTF Event Equipment Finance Stand number: OSA2 neil@gft-eef.co.uk +44 (0) 1604 696 322 GTF Event Equipment Finance, is a leading Independent Finance Broker specialising in Equipment Finance / Leasing provider for Operators within the Event and Hospitality sectors in the UK. They can arrange bespoke finance packages for all types of equipment for use in the Event & Hospitality industries. With extensive industry experience in serving this exciting and dynamic marketplace they are conversant with the particular demands it presents – everything from the seasonality issues to the sometimes-obscure assets they are required to finance for their Customers. They can provide finance and leasing options for all types of equipment used in your industry.
Glampitect Stand number: OSA1 contact@glampitect.co.uk +44 (0) 1571 590335 Glampitect is the UK’s only specialist Glamping Site Architect. They specialise in a full range of glamping site design seeing your project through from conception to completion. Their most predominant service is glamping planning permission. Beyond completion Glampitect offers website design and social media setup and management services. Find out more about glamping pod planning permission or glamping web design and social media services. Glampitect carried out glamping planning permission and web design services for NC500 Pods, the best North Coast 500 accommodation currently available. glampitect.co.uk
Guide Dogs Stand number: OSA175
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Inspired Camping Stand number: Virtual
We are showcasing our first product The Shady Spot at the Glamping Show. It’s the basis for your outdoor lounge. Where you can chill out after your epic adventures or gentle meanderings. We have searched out some amazing items to make this outdoor lounge the best place to be. From seating to fire pits and lighting. We are set on helping to create great memories for everyone who chills in a Shady Spot.
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+44 (0) 7983 439782 Greendown specialise in bespoke hand-crafted wooden shepherd huts and produce some of the best on the market. The company are increasingly manufacturing for the hospitality industry and offer a Bed & Breakfast Hut which is ideal for businesses aiming to grow or for individuals looking to expand their rental or Air BnB portfolio. Since the beginning, quality has always been the key word and mantra, and this is reflected in the 20-40 year plus lifespan of each hut. These huts offer a massive range of uses and can be built to fit your requirements.
greendownshepherdhuts.co.uk
Harrogate Huts Stand number: OSA120 info@harrogatehuts.com +44 (0) 1423647483 We’re Shepherd Hut experts, making a range of parts and components at our workshop in Harrogate, North Yorkshire.
harrogatehuts.com
We care about helping folk have a great time outdoors. Memories are important and can mean so much to us all.
hunteroutdoors.co.uk
Stand number: Virtual
Harrogate Huts’ team have been manufacturing and building Shepherd Huts since their foundation. The team have built an in-depth knowledge base that covers every aspect of a Shepherd Hut: from frame design, through to interior furnishings and details.
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Hunter Outdoors
Greendown Shepherd Huts
inspiredcamping.com
www.theglampingshow.com
International Glamping Business Magazine Stand number: steph@upgradepublishing.com +44 (0) 7887 928819 International Glamping Business Magazine is the world’s first dedicated trade publication for glamping operators. It brings together product information and features on issues facing businesses in the sector. The magazine is printed six times a year and is distributed to a subscription only list as well as being available in a ‘free to read’ digital format, sent to a qualified list of readers around the globe. International Glamping Business covers all sectors of the glamping market – glamp sites, camp and caravan sites, holiday parks, farmers, landowners, forestries, fisheries, hotels, pubs, visitor attractions, theme parks, zoos and many, many more.
EXHIBITORS JB Direction & Design Stand number: Virtual jb@jbdirectiondesign.com +44 (0) 7532 792684 My name is Jenn Boyles, a graphic designer and unique holiday rental owner. I’ve learned from my mistakes and I’d like to help you, so you don’t make the same ones. My expertise is in creating bespoke branding and direct booking websites for hospitality businesses. I also provide digital marketing coaching to help you get your followers from social media to your website. I will work with you one-to-one to create a successful glamping business on your own terms. I know design and marketing and I know hospitality. Let’s get started. Email me today!
Just Hot Tubs Stand number: OSA 320 contact@justhottubs.com 01392 247466 We’ve been manufacturing and selling hot tubs since 2003 and our showrooms throughout the UK are well placed when it comes to supplying you with fast servicing and installation. Over the years our teams of engineers have been supplying, installing and servicing hot tubs for hundreds of private individuals, holiday parks and hotels. This means if you have any issue it will be us there fixing it for you – not a third-party engineer. Our experts will help you find your dream hot tub, then deliver, install it for free and help you care for it for many years to come.
jbdirectiondesign.com
Landpod
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Life Space Cabins
Stand number: OSA60 info@landpod.co.uk +44 (0) 7804 243565 Landpod design and manufacture unique modular Glamping Pods & Cabins perfect for Glamping sites, Gardens and Music Festivals.
Stand number: Virtual hello@lifespacecabins.co.uk +44 (0) 1364 705057
Every Landpod is built to last, the maintenance free design means they can be left outside all year round. The clever and unique base and legs allow us to build your Landpod anywhere, so no costly foundations or ground preparation needed prior to installation. With a quick and easy build time, it gives you the freedom to change location of your Glamping set up, this ideal off grid Glamping solution makes it simple when it comes to planning permission. landpod.co.uk
Lillevilla Log Cabins Stand number: OSA49 info@lillevilla.co.uk +44 (0) 1245 400202
Korten Stand number: OSA30 info@korten.co.uk 01480 409200 Manufactured in the UK, backed up by nearly 60 years of construction experience, our glamping pods can offer an all-year outdoor lifestyle. Constructed by local craftsman, these environmentally friendly pods offer comfortable accommodation at very affordable prices. They are heavily insulated, practical and stylish, with a wide range of uses. Each of our pods can be individually designed and customised to your own specification with an endless range of options. Our in-house team also offers a full and professional installation service within the UK.
korten.co.uk
Likewise Matting Stand number: Virtual info@marqueefloors.co.uk +44 (0) 1787372988 Incorporating Dandy®, Bruce Starke and Marquee Floors, three of the most recognised brands in the industry, the companies have now been brought together as one to create Likewise Matting – a distributor of floorcoverings and matting. Marquee Floors is the original home of the Dandy Dura® events matting and most recently has access to supplying more types of flooring including laminates, vinyl and landscape grass. To help enhance your structures we offer a variety of complementary glamping and sundry products. At Marquee Floors we have a range of products to ensure that your event or structure has the perfect finishing touch.
lifespacecabins.co.uk
Logspan Stand number: OSA300 austin@logspan.com +44 (0)1389734572 Logspan is a family-owned business that is dedicated to selling quality timber products that are affordable. Whether it’s a Glamping Pod, Log Cabin, a BBQ Hut or Garden Office we have a product to suit at the right price. Our Finman Glamping Range is always popular currently and offers a different kind of experience for your customers. We are excited to introduce our Leaf Glamping Pod range and Glamping Caravan range. A turnkey solution ready for your first customer.
marqueefloors.co.uk
Lotus Belle Stand number:OSA360 info@lotusbelle.co.uk +44 (0) 7701079384 Lotus Belle is a UK based company leading the market in innovative, high quality, canvas tent design. The Lotus Belle has rapidly come to represent the very essence of boutique camping, defining the Glamping movement and transforming the landscape of festival VIP accommodation. Please click the ‘logo’ (link above) to the new website to find out about the products on offer. Lotus Belle can offer you that ‘back to nature’ escapism, without the need to sacrifice comfort. The Lotus Belle mission is to entice people back into the wild and to create spaces where people can reconnect with each another.
Bespoke design service available on request. lillevilla.co.uk
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www.theglampingshow.com
lotusbelle.co.uk
VISIT 17-19 September 2020 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
MiPod Stand number: OSA430 john@shopfituk.com +44 (0) 1482 229283 MiPod Solutions manufacture commercial glamping pods and shepherds’ huts for holiday and caravan parks throughout the UK. Our 50 years’ experience in shop fitting and cabinet making has given us the knowledge and expertise to design and manufacture high end quality structures. Materials are selected and used carefully in order to guarantee a reliable, low maintenance and long-lasting structure which provides excellent value for money. Each pod comes with a selection of options and upgrades to personalise and meet our clients’ specifications. The units are built on removable axles to facilitate mobility and flexibility, which greatly aids obtaining planning permission. mipod.solutions
Open Air Business Magazine Stand number: OSA625 tally@openairbusiness.com +44 (0) 1580 848555 Open Air Business Magazine provides inspiration, guidance and qualified advice to its readership of 7,000 key decision makers in the Glamping, Outdoor Function Venue and Open Air Event sectors. Unique in its approach, Open Air Business combines content from leading industry figures, comprehensive case studies and in-depth product editorial. Published by a multiple award-winning team committed to producing magazines that are fresh, informative and rich in content, Open Air Business also aims to effectively deliver advertiser messages. The team works hard to provide creative and effective means of presenting brand and product offerings to a quality circulation of decision makers.
VIRTUAL 17-30 September
Naked Flame Eco-Tubs Ltd Stand number: OSA668 info@nakedtubs.com +44 (0) 1484 766233 Naked Flame Eco-Tubs Ltd return to the Glamping Show 2020 with their totally off-grid, hand-crafted Scandinavian Eco Wood-Fired Hot Tubs, Saunas and outdoor cooking solutions. Supplying sites and holiday cottages across the UK with a totally off-grid option in various sizes to suit all needs. Low maintenance, low water volume, low running costs and extremely fast heat up times (under 1 hr) make these models hard to ignore. This year the new retrofit liner system is on display as well as the new factory fit liner tubs themselves. The much loved “LuvTub” returns and the all new Retrofit kit.
Stand number: Virtual alicia@portablepowertech.com +44 (0) 1474 761051 Portable Power Technology (PPT) are specialists in offgrid lighting and power and offer a wide range of solutions perfect for the Glamping market. PPT are exclusive distributors for a range of modular solar systems from NIWA offering innovative and expandable solar solutions to deliver light and basic power wherever it’s required. The main product in the range is the NIWA Home 200 X2 which is a complete all in one, safe and easy to install modular solar system that has a dimmable and efficient lighting source, phone and small device charging facilities via USB and an excellent quality solar panel. portablepowertech.com
Northwood Contemporary Cabins & Buy To Let Lodges Stand number: OSA410 +44 (0) 01603 320 300 +44 (0) 7984 943 822 At Northwood Contemporary Cabins we build holiday accommodation units with you the park owner in mind. Each unit is designed and constructed to the very highest standards using modern construction methods but with a traditional craftsman’s ethos. From our extensive experience of the holiday home market along with actually managing holiday accommodation, we utilise design elements to offer exceptional holiday accommodation that is efficient for those hectic change over days. Northwood also offer a partnering option to selected park, campsite or landowners. We have an extensive database of prospective investors looking to enter the booming leisure and tourism market.
nakedtubs.com
Pitchup.com Stand number:OSA8
Podmakers Stand number: OSA100 info@podmakers.co.uk +44 (0) 1285343016 Podmakers specialises in designing unique outdoor spaces. Aspiring to enhance the natural environment with architecturally striking structures, we focus on studios, offices and glamping pods. Our pods are made solely of wood and are designed, made and fabricated in our workshop in Gloucestershire. We are bringing to the glamping show our Escape Pod – an elliptically shaped 7m square hideaway, featuring a metre-wide skylight making it the perfect couples glamping escape. We will also be bringing elements of our newly designed Bolt Hole. A 25m square prefab offgrid cabin made using CLT timber, featuring a kitchenette, bathroom, sleeping and living quarters.
openairbusiness.com
Portable Power Technology
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podmakers.co.uk
Pullman Carriages of Cheshire Stand number: OSA530 info@pullmancarriages.co.uk +44 (0) 7961 931712 At Pullman Carriages we create unique carriages to reflect the feel of a Pullman Carriage using the best materials available. We use thicker metal and thicker wood across the build meaning better insulation and a guarantee of sturdiness. All our carriages are fully electric, and no gas appliances are used to ensure maximum safety and prevent high insurance rates. We can build your dream carriage to your specification and place it anywhere you want, whether that is for your own enjoyment or to utilise as a revenue stream by renting it out as a vacation.
Purchasing for Parks Stand number: 51 Gurvinder@purchasingforparks.co.uk +44 (0) 1536 419877 At Purchasing for Parks, we specialise in identifying and delivering cost savings to all UK holiday, theme, attraction and farm parks. We can help to review your utilities, waste management, lighting, and a lot more. In addition, if you plan to diversify your business with a new holiday park development we can help. We already work with over 100 holiday parks, so we know and understand how important good cost control is in running a profitable holiday park business. With over 20 years purchasing experience, we have a proven track record, great buying power and strong supplier partnerships. purchasingforparks.co.uk
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EXHIBITORS PurePods Stand number: OSA290
QORONE Stand number: OSA630 qorone.structures@gmail.com +44 (0) 7798 902209 Qorone offers a real alternative to other forms of accommodation and structures. Handmade in Somerset, the structures have an attractive look that will compliment any surroundings. The design of the Qorone has evolved organically, starting with the fireplace at the centre. Its roots lie in building a ring of benches around a fire. By making the backs of the benches into walls and adding a flue to the fire bowl, it was then possible to build a roof from the walls to the flue. From this evolved the unique roof structure that is the signature feature of the Qorone.
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Reed Studio Stand number: OSA510 contactus@reedstudio.co.uk +44 (0) 7920 053 316 Reed Studio is a landscape and architectural design studio on the Pennine Way in West Yorkshire. We create beautiful outdoor spaces for private, public and commercial clients in urban and rural environments. We help you make the most of your site in line with your legal and regulatory obligations, delivering your vision safely, efficiently and beautifully. Right first time. We work with SMEs and start-ups and are passionate about helping turn your idea into a revenue-generating venture. Whether it’s minimising visual impact or making the most of a stunning location, we ensure your space works with nature, not against it.
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Solo Stove Stand number: Virtual chris.gordon@lyon.co.uk +44 (0) 7375102541 Our unique design takes the fire pit to a new level with a virtually smokeless burn for added comfort. This unique technology also means our fire pits are superefficient. We use only the finest 304 Stainless steel to ensure all our fire pits are built to last a lifetime and we back this up with our lifetime guarantee. Our range of 3 sizes and BBQ grills means there’s a Solo Stove to suit everyone and a range of accessories for toasting, grilling, and maintaining your fire. Solo Stove is exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Lyon Equipment LTD. lyon.co.uk
Riverside Shepherd Huts Stand number: OSA70 hello@riversideshepherdhuts.co.uk +44 (0) 1527 821848 Based in Worcestershire building bespoke huts for customers since 2011, the first hut company to offer a full steel frame hut for durability and strength with a 30-year guarantee. When we first started making huts we found that pretty quickly customers all required something different, it’s like buying a car, we don’t all like the same size or interior so we immediately set about offering a full design service to suit the customer, from exterior cladding of either corrugated or larchwood, all with the traditional look of a shepherds hut with the curved roof and cast iron wheels.
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Sunstor Parasols Stand number: OSA340 valerie.baillie@iicloud.com +44 (0) 773 938 4612 Sunstor Parasols are made-to-order, and supported from a single corner pole, each unit is capable of providing a huge area of unobstructed weatherprotected space. Steadied by a moveable heavy-duty base for flexibility of use (or permanently located with an in-ground sleeve), the double-roof design ensures remarkable stability. The canopy, made from durable rot-proof, water-resistant fabric, is available in a wide range of colours, with sign-writing a speciality. The aluminium frame is powder-coated, corrosion free, counterbalanced for ease of operation, and incorporates the unique concept of a gas piston to make raising and lowering the Parasol quick and easy. sunstorparasols.com
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Quality Unearthed Stand number: OSA3 info@qualityunearthed.co.uk +44 (0) 1348 830992 A holiday isn’t just about where we put our heads at night. It’s about the whole experience; exploring new places, sampling new food and creating memories. Our aim is to find you unique places to stay, in areas of outstanding beauty. What about a luxury tree house for two, a super family holiday in a yurt or off-grid lodge? The team at Quality Unearthed visit each abode personally (somebody has to do it!) to ensure it provides the kind of experience we can wholeheartedly recommend.
qualityunearthed.co.uk
Snuggeries Stand number: OSA178 info@snuggeries.co.uk +44 (0) 1480 589028 At Snuggeries, our purpose is to inspire you to create the bespoke space of your dreams. Our first priority is to understand the difference a Snugg will make in your life or for your business; from how it will be used, to what your finished design will look like. From our superior modern methods of construction, to the smallest finishing touches, everything we do centres on excellence and delivering your dream bespoke space. Whether this will be a glamping pod, small studio, annex, floating pod or luxury lodge. All our designs are bespoke, everything is premium.
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The Ground Screw Centre Stand number: OSA310 enquiries@groundscrewcentre.co.uk Leading Supplier of Self-Installation Ground Screws. No Digging, No Skips, No Concrete Environmentally Friendly, Re-usable & Cost-Effective.
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VISIT 17-19 September 2020 Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire
The Log Company – Wood-Fired Hot Tubs Stand number: OSA400 mark@thelogcompany.com +44 (0) 1748 899303 The Log Company are proud to stock the largest range of Kirami wood fired hot tubs in the UK and can deliver throughout the UK, ROI & Europe.
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The Really Interesting Tent Company
The Rural Planning Co
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Finnish-based Kirami have over 19 years’ experience in the hot tub industry and during this time they have perfected the design of each of their hot tubs to become the largest wood fired hot tub manufacturer in Europe. Our team are fully knowledgeable about the workings of these impressive tubs and are ready and available to answer any questions you may have about the setup, the range and everything in between. thelogcompany.com
The Septic Tank Store Stand number: OSA230 info@theseptictankstore.co.uk +44 (0) 1295 236101 As a family run business with over 25 years of experience in installing and supplying sewage treatment systems, septic tanks and cesspools, we want to provide you with an efficient service which is why we will never subcontract our work Our engineers are all British Water accredited giving you peace of mind and a guarantee that your upgraded system will be installed in accordance with the most up-to-date eco-friendly legislation.
The Wildlife Trusts Stand number: OSA706 enquiry@wildlifetrusts.org +44 (0) 1636 677711 Warwickshire Wildlife Trust is the leading local independent conservation organisation. Our mission is to bring people closer to nature and create a land rich in wildlife.
Stand number: Virtual sally@shepherd-huts.com +44 (0) 1788 510507 Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts is located in the stunning Northamptonshire village of Winwick where, seven years ago, we started building beautiful, traditional shepherd huts.
Supported by our passionate members and dedicated volunteers we are working to bring about nature’s recovery across Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull through practical action, education and influencing behavioural change.
We have always been very proud of the quality of the huts we build and love the fact that, through our comprehensive range of essential and highest quality components, we can now enable people to build their own bespoke huts to that same high standard.
We are proud of our reputation for leaving things as close as possible to how we found them, and it is our mission to deliver on every promise we make. theseptictankstore.co.uk
Towergate Insurance Stand number: Virtual joss.bentley@towergate.co.uk +44 (0) 7483929500
Tithe Barn Shepherd Huts
We work very closely with our customers and are always happy to share our knowledge and assist with any technical questions that may arise. wildlifetrusts.org
TruDomes Stand number: OSA170 hello@trudomes.com +44 (0) 2476 326585 Come and see why we were voted Luxury Travel Guide 2019 “Outdoor Accommodation of the Year” Winners! Our parent company has been a UK manufacturer for over 30 years and so our passion for creating truly functional, high quality and bespoke products is in our DNA! We are renown for our British Made quality. When you buy from TruDomes you buy an exciting, modern, and safe space.
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VRC Homes Ltd Stand number: OSA6 sales@vrchomes.co.uk +44 (0) 1223 459931 Launching our Campensuite Module and Foldenhoose Module. Campensuite is an insulated 13′ x 8′ combined shower / toilet suite with a separate kitchen which includes an oven, fridge and sink. Foldenhoose is an insulated 10′ x 8′ folding pod for seasonal use which can be stored off site, costing from £5,130 ex works. Both ideal to up sell the pitches. VRC Modular supply staff accommodation, park lodges, shower, toilet and cooking blocks. Contact us at sales@vrchomes.co.uk or telephone us on 01223 459931 to book your visit to our stand 210, at the Glamping Show.
Our UK based team of creative experts are knowledgeable and passionate about people and great customer service. We are on hand before and after the sales process to talk through your requirements. towergateinsurance.co.uk
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EXHIBITORS WooWoo – Waterless Toilets Stand number: Virtual info@waterlesstoilets.co.uk +44 (0) 20 3051 0738 WooWoo Waterless Toilets are the number one UK supplier of waterless toilets with a range of different toilets and cabins, ranging from DIY kits to big luxury cabins complete with high capacity/low maintenance systems. We are the exclusive UK suppliers of Separett, Kazuba, WooWoo Loo and Air Head toilets. Whatever your needs and requirements, we’re sure that we have the perfect solution for you right here. Feel free to get in contact with our friendly team who are trained in guiding you towards the right solution for your requirements/budget.
waterlesstoilets.co.uk
YourWelcome Stand number: OSA9 alex@yourwelcome.com +44 (0) 7532784828 YourWelcome – The Smart Tablet For Glamping Accommodation. The Tablet is left in-property during the guest stay and acts as an informational and transactional portal. Glamping operators are able to offer contactless check-in for guests, leave video instructional guides for the property and connect guests to the local area through the Tablet. In addition, the Tablet acts as a Point of Sale during the guest stay. Glamping operators can up-sell services such as late check-out and equipment hire. YourWelcome is the leading guest app for alternative accommodation, with over 18,000 properties installing our Tablets globally. yourwelcome.com
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Yurts for Life Stand number: OSA660 sales@yurtsforlife.com +44 (0) 1803 762370 Yurts for Life is on a mission: to get more people outside and enjoying the great outdoors. The very essence of Glamping is getting as close to nature as possible, so it’s a match made in heaven! Yurts for Life hand-make the very finest Yurts in the UK from their workshop in Devon. With proven ROI when it comes to Glamping, a Yurt is a solid investment for your glampsite, especially with the full support and aftersales maintenance that Yurts for Life offers to maximise your investment for seasons to come.
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LIVE GLAMPING DEBATES Steph Curtis-Raleigh, publisher of International Glamping Business, will be hosting three live panels during The Glamping Show that will offer a really valuable opportunity for those operating or planning to operate a glamping site. Thursday 17th September, 4pm Do you have to own your own land? Or is there another way? On Thursday there will be a discussion on whether land ownership is the necessary starting point for a glamping business. It’s often hard for people to find the right land and afford to buy it - particularly in the UK. However, it’s not always necessary - as there are other ways to get started. When Kerry Roy started her glamping business Camp Katur in Yorkshire nearly a decade ago - she approached a local landowner with a business plan and glamping has now become a valuable asset for his estate. She has now taken the opportunity to buy land in Italy and has started a new site called Cerchio Del Desiderio in Abruzzo. Kerry can therefore give an honest appraisal of renting and owning land and running a glamping business. Josh Crick of Brown & Co. a leading provider of consultancy services across the whole range of rural, commercial and residential property, agriculture and the environment will also join. Josh is actively looking for glamping operators to set up business on his clients’ land as increasing numbers of landowners recognise the
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Jo Ritzema
Josh Crick
Kerry Roy Edward Busby
Richard Moss potential of glamping to bring in extra income - particularly for areas of the landscape that might not be easily used for other purposes. Tune in for: insight into the business model for operating on someone else’s land/if you are a landowner looking at glamping.
Markets at Colliers International who has helped numerous clients buy and sell glamping businesses. Steph will also be joined by Jo Ritzema, Managing Director of WCF Ltd. Jo’s company bought Herding Hill Glamping in Northumberland last year and is actively looking to purchase more sites.
Opportunity: Find land to operate on.
Tune in for: insight into what a buyer will be looking for/what to look for when buying a site.
Friday 18th September, 4pm How to sell your glamping business. Do you have an exit strategy? On Friday, the discussion will focus on buying and selling glamping sites. When you set up a glamping or any kind of business, it’s essential to consider your ‘exit strategy’. However, when you live on site and own the land - the situation can be complicated, and some estate agents can’t comprehend how to market an ongoing business. In the same way, if you are looking to buy an existing business - what should you be looking for? For this live panel, Steph will be joined by Richard Moss: Head of UK Parks Agency | Parks Sports and Marinas, Alternative
Sat 19th September 4pm The UK Glamping Industry The Size and Scope of the Market Earlier this year, International Glamping Business published a report that finally put a size on the UK glamping market in collaboration with Edward Busby of Crown & Canopy and his team. Steph Curtis-Raleigh and Edward discuss the findings, the opportunities and what new areas of research they would like to conduct which could benefit those operating or selling into the sector. Tune in for: insight into which regions of the UK have most glamping sites/What kinds of accommodation are most popular.
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