The Glamping Show: Seminar Timetable

Thursday 15th September, 2022

10:00 am

Glamping: When do I need planning permission?

Planning is often the biggest hurdle to face when setting up a glamping business.

John Greenshields, CLA

11.00 am

From Dream To Reality

Real life experiences of designing, setting up and running a glamping site.

Mark Scott, Clear Sky Safari

12.00 pm

How To Reduce Costs & Save Money For Your Glamping Business

Top tips on how to save money for your glamping business. Learn from the pros.

Gurvinder Patara, Purchasing for Parks

1.00 pm (Keynote)

Top Ways to Attract More Guests and Keep Them Coming Back for More

Perfect for anyone wanting to improve their occupancy.

Sarah Riley (Inspired Camping), Teresa Hector, Jules Mold, Jane Corner & Sarah Heyworth

2.30 pm

Siting & Design

Deciding on the perfect siting of your glamping units is a crucial part of setting up your glamping site.

Emma Reed, Reed Studio

3:30 pm

Innovate Or Imitate

How to win customers in a busy marketplace.

Sara Gladstone, Glamping Innovations

Friday 16th September, 2022

10:00 am

Going For Gold! How To Create An Outstanding Business Awards Application

A major tourism award can do wonders for the publicity of your glamping or hospitality business.

David Brown, Farmstay

11:00 am

Farming To Glamping – Cutting Through The Red Tape

Cutting Through The Red Tape Around Planning Permission & Business Rates.

Barry Davies, Davies & Co Chartered Surveyors

12:00 pm

Making Your Sapling Stand Out In A Forest

Marketing your glampsite in 2022 requires a different way of doing things. Hear the best best marketing hints and tips from the best places.

Mark Merrywest, Glamp

1:00 pm (Keynote)

Future Proofing Your Glamping Business

How to ensure your glamping business stands out from the crowd.

Canopy & Stars

2.30 pm

Online Booking – Meeting Customer Expectations

Learn how getting the message right from the outset results in winning the happy repeat customers you want.

Dawn Bee, GemaPark

3.30 pm

The 12 Steps To Starting Your Glamping Business

Follow the journey from concept to feasibility and planning, finance and funding to welcoming your first guests and beyond.

Charles Gulland, Wigwam Holidays

Saturday 17th September, 2022

10.00 am

Start Something Amazing

Run your own glamping business with lower capital and spend less time running it.

Simon Fisher, Further Space

11.00 am

How To Develop Your Strategy When Trying To Achieve Planning Permission For Glamping Accommodation

The top tips to give yourself the best chance of achieving planning consent.

Hannah Moule & Justin De Vries The Rural Planning Co

12.00 pm

Discovering Your Glamping Dreams With Sykes

From the current market overview to setting up your glamping enterprise.

Ross Armstrong, Sykes Cottages

1.00 pm (Keynote)

UK Glamping Data Revealed

Reveals what people are charging and what units make the most money.

Steph Curtis-Raleigh (International Glamping Business) & Edward Busby (Crown and Canopy)

2.30 pm

Yurts – Everything You Need To Know!

Everything you need to know about yurts and glamping.

Sacha Macey, Yurts for Life

3.30 pm

Glampitect Academy Starter Course

Identify your site’s unique selling points and plan a marketing strategy for your new business.

Daniel Hood, Glampitect