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Five tips to optimise your glamping rental season

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Camping traditionally takes place during peak season when the days are longer and warmer. However, with glamping, increasing numbers of campsites are opening outside the peak season to optimise their revenue stream . Read our useful tips that could help to make the most of your rental season.   GlamXperience – Sheltered Glamping Tip 1: A growing need for rest and freedom Consumers lead increasingly hectic lives. They need to take time out to recharge their batteries and have a break – and not just during the summer. Across Europe, people are choosing to take holidays outside peak season. In the Netherlands, for example, a number of campsites are extending their rental season. Consumers want to get away from it all, regardless of the weather. Glamping offers cosy accommodation in a peaceful setting, where consumers can escape from work and the pressures of everyday life. Think about offering  a safari tent with bathroom , for example. Tip 2: Get ready for short stays One of the biggest

Hello glamping, goodbye mobile homes

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Camping is growing in popularity across Europe, the United States and Canada, as more and more people discover the joys of getting closer to nature. Nowadays, people want to camp in style and, rather than opting for a basic tent, or an outdated mobile home,  they are choosing glamping . Read more to find out reasons for you to purchase glamping tents  instead of mobile homes.     Holiday park De Pier – The Netherlands The demand for luxury Often, mobile homes are outdated and basic. They no longer meet the expectations of potential guests who prefer more luxurious, shorter breaks. They are looking for a glamorous, but affordable stay in an accommodation that provides a real home from home. Think about offering  a safari tent, complete with its own bathroom , fully equipped kitchen and perhaps a hot tub. Mobile homes simply no longer make the grade. Check out the possibilities of  our glamping lodges . Campsites are replacing mobile homes with glamping tents Over the last couple of year

Seven tips to ensure your glamping site is fully booked

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If you’re about to purchase glamping tents  and open your glamping site, you want to get as many bookings as possible. We share some tips on how to build your reputation and attract a steady stream of guests. You'll get more bookings for your glamping in no time! Tip 1: Promotion through existing websites When you already have a website that potential guests can access, it is important to stand out and build traffic to your site. Despite it’s not always easy as a new business starting out, by connecting yourself to a larger travel website you can reach a wider audience. Tip 2: Join an affiliate network Consider joining an affiliate network. This is an intermediary between you and websites promoting glamping sites. These networks promote your destination and, if guests use the network to book your site, then you pay commission. One of the most popular affiliate networks is  TradeTracker . Tip 3: Online advertising You can also pay for online advertising with travel operators, online

Glamping can enable hotels to reach a new market

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Glamping is now firmly established and a favourite amongst many holidaymakers, but glamping accommodation is not only confined to campsites. Agriturismo sites and hotels are also recognising its versatility and understand that by adding luxury glamping tents , they can enhance their business. Villa Alwin Beach Resort in Italy has merged agriturismo with glamping by using our tent accommodation. If you want new ways to reach new guests, read our blog to find out how glamping can help. Turning your hotel’s offering into a unique experience Glamping is not only about luxury camping, it’s also about providing a different experience for your guests. Maybe they can already get married in your hotel – but how much more special would it be if they, and their guests, could spend the wedding night in luxury glamping tents and enjoy a festival atmosphere with a food truck and a campfire? By adding  glamping tents , hotel owners can extend their reach, add more accommodation than they already have

A glamping site with a restaurant, a winning combination

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The combination of a campsite and restaurant has proven to be a very lucrative one. Campsite owners can offer lunch, a breakfast service, drinks, snacks and dinner for guests who can’t be bothered to cook. Moreover, it’s convenient for holidaymakers and provides extra revenue for the owners. Here are some ideas if you’re thinking about adding a restaurant to your glamping site. Photo by Jay Wennington on Unsplash Great experience Consumers are searching for meaningful holiday experiences that they will remember for years to come. Part of that experience includes great food and wine. Across Europe and the US, consumers are eating out more than ever – and are also willing to pay more for it. If you provide luxurious camping then consider offering guests the full package – a range of great food onsite. You can even use glamping tents as a restaurant space to complete the experience. Feel free to  contact us for the possibilities. Personal approach Consumers around the globe want the comp