Kerry has been a successful glamping business owner for many years. She has single-handedly managed multiple businesses and has had her fair share of ups and downs. She is also known to share generously and talk openly about industry vitals while others keep their cards close to their chests. In this episode, we talk about: Key glamping events in the calendar we are looking forward to most this year The most important part of glamping that some owners miss today Industry insights from a serial glamping business owner and TV star What it's really like to start a glamping business on rented lan ..read more

If you start a small glamping business with your kids for something to do because your existing transport business has failed due to the pandemic, is it realistic to think you might get booked out for 2 years in advance, gain hundreds of thousands of social media followers and will soon need to expand your site as the awards keep rolling in?  Well, apparently it is! Derry Green is the founder of The Secret Garden Glamping and in this podcast episode, he shares the inspirational story behind his business, the catalysts that caused it to take off so fast, what his key successes have been, h ..read more

This is a strong case for supporting direct bookings between the host and guests and relying less on OTAs (online travel agents) that use this type of negative business practice. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/044 and further explanation here https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/blog/ota-ghosting-in-the-glamping-and-hospitality-industry   ..read more

Taking action using the lessons learnt over the last year to professionalize our services, connect to our audience and convert them into guests who give us rave reviews. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/041 PERFECTLY PLANNED AND PROFITABLE RETREATS MASTERCLASS Fill your events and grow your business, even without a large email list or social media following. This masterclass with myself and industry experts will give you everything you need to confidently set up and publicise successful retreats and generate loyal fans, launch a new business, jump ahead of the competition and grow your ..read more

So often we don't know where to start with our dream eco-accommodation or glamping business. Whether it's treehouses, bubble tents, domes, yurts or tipi, there are always challenges along the way and precious few people who are willing to share their knowledge and advice. If you've experienced this frustration then this free Q&A session is for you. With industry experts and multiple business owners Sarah Riley and Kerry Roy, your opportunity to get some valuable inspiration, support and your questions answered will soon be kicking off. Sign up here: https://inspiredcourses.com/glampingstar ..read more

What's been happening in the glamping industry over the past year and what are the data statistics and numbers saying about the size, trends and growth rates of the glamping business market and the impact of the pandemic? This episode of the podcast is essential listening for anyone wanting to enter the industry or who are already operating within it. It will give you an experts overview of some of the key industry shifts, including changes to guest booking behaviour. Links mentioned: The Glamping Business Start-up Guide https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/glamping-business-start-up-guide The S ..read more

Anne and Mike Howard are on the worlds longest honeymoon. Recently they found themselves in a closed-down Europe during a pandemic so we had a chat about their recent glamping experiences across 3 different countries and 14 different camps during a very challenging year https://inspiredcamping.com/037 ..read more

Learning from best practices in the glamping industry and using new technology to lighten the load on short-stay hosts without losing the human element that our guests want and need. Speak to Andy McNulty here: https://touchstay.com/?ref=888 and get the show notes here: https://inspiredcamping.com/036 ..read more

The biggest barriers to setting up a unique holiday rental or glamping business is finding the land and achieving the planning, zoning or permits. So what if you could avoid this? Shownotes:  https://inspiredcamping.com/034 More: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/blog/buying-a-campsite-or-campground-land-for-glamping   ..read more

Kate from Round The Woods shares her story of moving from London to start a unique yurt business, homeschooling and living off the land. They even ended up on 'Gone Fishing' with Mortimer and Whitehouse. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/033  ..read more