The Hotel Investor Playbook The Glamping Boom: Hype, Profits, & Pitfalls | Edward Haynes E16
Feb 5, 2025
Join Edward Haynes, an expert in unique stays and experiential lodging, as he dives into the booming world of luxury glamping. Discover why this trend is gaining traction and whether it's sustainable. Edward reveals how these unique accommodations can outperform traditional hotels and elaborates on crucial factors for developing profitable sites. He also shares common pitfalls investors face and highlights how major hospitality brands are tapping into this vibrant market, making it a must-listen for anyone in the hospitality industry!
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Pandemic Catalyzed Lasting Demand
- Demand for outdoor, experiential stays rose sharply after the pandemic and continues to grow.
- Younger travelers increasingly prefer unique rural stays over standard urban hotels.
Categories Have Blurred
- The definitions blur: glamping usually implies soft-shell comfort while unique stays often mean hard-sided, stick-built units.
- Cabins sit between those categories and the market treats them all as 'unique stays.'
Petting-Zoo Owner Added Tents Profitably
- A petting-zoo owner added one or two bell tents and saw full bookings, then upgraded to sturdier units.
- Incremental additions can monetize existing attractions without becoming the main business.