The glamping industry is set to explode in the UK over the next few years, so for those landowners who are looking to diversify there is no better time to enter the glamping arena. If you are considering venturing into the commercial world of glamping or already have an established glamping business then it is worth putting a note in your diary to attend The Glamping Show, which is being launched in September and is completely dedicated to glamping.
A wide range of exhibitors will be setting up camp at Stoneleigh Park in Warwickshire for this inaugural event from Thursday 24 to Saturday 26 September. It is an event that many in the industry feel is long overdue as glamping is believed to be the fastest growing holiday sector worldwide, with huge potential, especially here in the UK where ‘staycations’ and short breaks are on the increase.
This feeling is evident in the amount of support the Show has received since it was announced at the beginning of 2015, including official supporters such as VisitEngland, the country’s national tourist board and glamping guru, Kate Morel of Quality Unearthed, who has followed the progress of the glamping phenomenon over the past few years and said:
“For those considering starting their own glamping sites, The Glamping Show is right on cue. Glamping is not just a trend; it is a much needed unique experience that is here to stay.”
Visitors will have an exclusive chance to see what the industry has to offer, as exhibitors will be attending from all corners of the glamping sector, both from the UK and abroad, showcasing everything from glamping venues, hot tubs and other accessories through eco-toilets and technology and of course there will be all types of glamping accommodation. In addition, visitors will be among the first to see and experience some of the amazing structures that will be launching onto the glamping scene at the Show.
For established glamping businesses and those new to the industry a visit to The Glamping Show will pay dividends as the organisers have put together a full programme of seminars over the three three days of the Show where visitors will have access to free expert advice on how to successfully launch a glamping business as well as how to develop existing businesses. Led by industry professionals, these seminars will cover everything from planning and funding, options and resources for fledgling business, the pitfalls and how to avoid them to how to engage social media successfully, the importance of good photography and how to find and train staff, as well as much more.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to hear from those people who have already taken the plunge, such as Bella Given of Longlands in Devon who will be talking about the secrets to a successful glamping business and can provide first-hand experience on what to do and what not to do to ensure the success of a new glamping site. Amazing Spaces’ Max McMurdo will also be on hand to help you get creative and realise your dream!
Make sure Stoneleigh is a glamping destination in your diary this September.