Letter from Ruben Martinez

from Glamping Business Americas | December 2022

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Letter from AGA founder:

BY RUBEN MARTINEZ

We want to thank everyone who attended this year’s Glamping Show for the support, enthusiasm, and energy you brought to the event, making it the most successful Glamping Show Americas to date. This event is by far our favorite time of the year for many reasons but the primary reason is that we are able to see and catch up with everyone in person. One individual mentioned to me that they noticed how often they would see people hugging when they would greet each other and how they hadn’t seen this type of warmth at other events. My response was that this industry involves some of the most intelligent, hardworking, kind and genuine people on the planet and when you get everyone under one roof for Glamping Show Americas, something magical really does happen and it is clear to see that this industry is like none other.

Our first in-person Glamping Investment Connection brought seven unique glamping projects to center stage to pitch their businesses to a room full of industry-specific partners and capital providers. It was exciting to see the variety of projects that the community is working on and this event really showcases the exciting direction the industry is heading. We are looking forward to next year’s event and highlighting the next group of glamping entrepreneurs. And the Glamping Basics sessions were a hit again this year and it is beyond humbling to see a room full of new and aspiring operators with a tremendous amount of energy ready to move their projects forward.

We also hosted the first annual AGA Glamping Awards which was created to acknowledge the achievements and contributions that our members have made and will continue to make across the glamping industry. There are five award categories and a big congratulations to the 2022 recipients: Timberline Glamping, Terramor Outdoor Resort, Secret Creek Campspot and Eco Structures. More exciting award news to come for next year!

It was exciting to see all the different types of products and services that are now serving and supporting the industry. The variety of structures that were showcased on site shines a light on the unique and ambitious horizon that is ahead of us and how the American market is setting itself apart and setting itself up for a very exciting 2023. Every year the event gets bigger and brighter and that has everything to do with those that support and believe in this industry. So a big thank you is in order for all those that came out to the event and we are very excited for next year!!