The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals

Sarah Riley: Glamping Business And Vacation Rental Success
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The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals

The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, with Sarah Riley, covers exactly what it takes to build a successful vacation rental in the luxury camping and hospitality industry. With masterclasses, advice, interviews and inspirations to give you ideas and business tips to help you invest, plan and build your holiday retreat sites. This includes treehouses, canvas tents, geodesic domes, safari tents, yurts, architecturally designed structures, pods, tiny homes and everything in between, involving the experience-focused glamping business marketplace. In fact, in this niche serviced accommodation industry, the only limit is your imagination! Sarah Riley is the Founder of The Glamping Academy with Inspired Courses and Inspired Camping and has been a key figure in this industry since 2010. Visit https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/masterclasses for further support, advice and training and https://inspiredcamping.com/podcast for the episode show notes and The Glamping Academy here http://glamping.academy/

  1. 26 JUN

    72. Invisible Energy: How it Can Shape The Success of Your Glamping Resort And Life

    Powerful energy healing for your land, home, business and life - Today’s episode might just open a doorway to something you’ve always sensed, but never been able to describe. So first I'll ask you… Have you ever walked into a space and immediately felt… something? A sense of calm, clarity, alignment, or maybe the opposite? That reaction is no accident. And in this conversation, we’re exploring why it happens, and how it can change the way we build, host, live and succeed. I’m joined by the wonderful Valentina Cereda https://www.energyandspace.org/  a Health and Wellbeing Architect who specialises in creating sacred spaces that honour the energetic essence of land. Her work blends ancient wisdom with modern design to support health, wellbeing, and deeper alignment, physically, mentally, and spiritually. Valentina and I met unexpectedly, and our conversation stayed with me. In fact, it’s what inspired this episode. Together, we explore: What “invisible energy” really is, and why it matters more than we realise How your built environment subtly influences your health, emotions, and success And how dowsing, energy mapping, and sacred spatial design are being used to shape meaningful hospitality and aligned living There’s science behind this, yes, but also intuition, presence, and a deep call to reconnect with something we’ve collectively forgotten. If you’ve been feeling drawn to this topic, curious, lit up, even a little unsure… that’s no accident either. As I always say: follow your curiosity and see where it leads. It might just be the nudge toward a more grounded, nourishing way of doing business… and living well. If you're dreaming of designing a retreat event, glamping space, or even your own home with more intention, energy, and soul… this is the episode for you. More Information Valentina Cereda -  Health And Wellness Architect https://www.energyandspace.org/ Sarah Riley - Glamping Academy https://inspiredcourses.com

    41 min

  2. 20 MAY

    71. From Boutique B&B to Soulful Reset Retreats in Brazil: How One Host Built a Unique Hospitality Business and a New Life

    What happens when a love for art, culture and community transforms into a thriving boutique hospitality business in the hills above Rio de Janeiro? In this soulful episode of The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, I sit down with Dacia Young, a passionate Bed and Breakfast owner who left behind the familiar and followed a dream to Brazil’s bohemian heart... Santa Teresa. We explore how her unique 13-room heritage property, expertly decorated with elegant art pieces, became more than just a guest stay… it became a reset space and a sanctuary for rest, reflection, and realignment. In this episode, we dive into: Why she chose a boutique, cultural model over the traditional tourist trail How her family-run Bed and Breakfast delivers that wow factor with local art, garden views and homemade breakfasts What inspired her to launch "Reset Retreats", and how they’re helping guests slow down, reflect, and restore The power of hosting transformational experiences (and what guests really want from a retreat) What it’s like to move abroad and start a business around a different pace of life If you've ever dreamt of running your business in a vibrant new country… or building a retreat that offers more than just a pretty view, this episode will leave you inspired, grounded and full of ideas. Because sometimes, the best way to grow your business… is to slow down. If you want to visit Dacia in Casa Jomo, attend one of her retreats or learn from her if you are thinking of relocating, visit: https://www.casajomo.art/ __________   Sarah Riley - The Glamping Academy Learn what it takes to launch a glamping business: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com Join the Glamping Start Up And Grow Club: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/club Take part in the Masterclasses: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/masterclasses Contact Sarah through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrileyuk/ All show notes can be found with each podcast episode and in this archive: https://www.inspiredcamping.com/category/podcast/

    1h 2m

  3. 21 MAR

    #070 The Future of Experiential Travel: Trends, Challenges, and Unexpected Success Stories

    In this episode, host Sarah Riley chats with Steph Curtis-Raleigh, a global expert in the experiential travel and glamping industry, to take stock of the sector’s latest developments. From luxury eco-resorts thriving worldwide to challenges facing traditional glamping operators, they explore key industry trends, shifts in demand, and innovative business models that are shaping the future. Steph shares inspiring success stories worldwide, including a groundbreaking resort in Mauritius that turned an urban plot into a thriving community hub. They discuss how networking, adaptability, and creativity drive businesses forward, even in uncertain times. If you're in the experiential hospitality space, this episode is packed with insights and takeaways you won’t want to miss. For more information about the Eco Resort Network please email Steph or visit: https://www.ecoresort.network/ and steph@ecoresort.network    Sarah Riley - The Glamping Academy Learn what it takes to launch a glamping business: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com Join the Glamping Start Up And Grow Club: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/club Take part in the Masterclasses: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/masterclasses Contact Sarah through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrileyuk/ All show notes can be found with each podcast episode and in this archive: https://www.inspiredcamping.com/category/podcast/

    46 min

  4. 26/11/2024

    #069 Escaping The Rat Race With Glamping Cabins At Devonia Escapes

    What's it like to work in a traditional job and build a glamping business on the side? Is it possible? More importantly, is it realistic to think that your side hustle can one day be your forever job, allowing you to power down from the corporate world?  This is what Teresa and Jon from Devonia Escapes have been exploring, which led them to setup their cabin business, Devonia Escapes. Want to know how they've designed their corporate escape plan? Literally? Welcome to episode 69 Get in touch: Sarah Riley: Startup Advisor for Glamping Businesses And Retreat Events The Glamping Academy https://glamping.academy hosted by https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/ Teresa & Jon: Devonia Escapes in North Devon, UK, https://devoniaescapes.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devoniaescapes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devoniaescapes

    43 min

  5. 26/09/2024

    #068 Boosting Glamping Bookings With High-End Corporate Retreat Events

    The glamping industry is booming, but it’s a seasonal business. This means bookings will slow down during off-peak or mid-week periods. So, what can you do to counteract this slowdown? This is when you need a feeder business. But what’s that you ask? Well, a feeder business can keep your glamping enterprise thriving by sending customers through your door. This technique involves running high-end C-Level corporate retreats and events during quiet times. In this episode, I talk with Sarah Dale about her glamping business, The Canvas Experience, and her corporate retreat business for high-level executives, Project1490. Learn how this creative approach keeps bookings steady year-round and why the corporate world is embracing the charm of luxury outdoor stays. You will learn real-world examples and how diversifying your glamping business in this way will be both soul-satisfying and lucrative.  Inspired Courses: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/ Inspired Camping: https://www.inspiredcamping.com/ The Canvas Experience: https://www.thecanvasexperience.com/  Project 1490: https://www.project1490.com/

    42 min

  6. 24/05/2024

    #067 Glamping + Retreat Events: A Business Success Story From Laura of Welsummer Glamping

    Laura runs a glamping site tucked away amongst the trees in the heart of the beautiful countryside, amongst sunny meadows and shade-dappled woods. They have fully kitted-out canvas bell tents and handmade wooden cabins. So what made them want to launch a retreat events business alongside their existing glamping services? Is it profitable and how did they manage to sell out their retreat event spaces? Laura, from Welsummer Glamping, shares all this and more in this episode, which highlights the benefits of glamping stays + retreat events from a business owners point of view. Inspired Courses: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/ Inspired Camping: https://www.inspiredcamping.com/ Welsummer Glamping: https://welsummercamping.com/

    42 min

  7. 12/01/2024

    #066 Glamping Investment Pitch in the Dragons Den with Derry Green of Secret Garden Glamping

    Pitching to any investor is difficult but imagine being surrounded by TV cameras, studio lights and four dragon investors. That's another level! This is exactly what Derry Green of Secret Garden Glamping did when he pitched his idea on the Dragons Den (also known in the USA as Shark Tank). In this episode Derry shares how it came about, his results and how it all works behind the scenes. He also shares his top tips for attracting investment for any hospitality idea and what he hopes to achieve with his new project. This is an inspirational episode full of top tips from a seasoned glamping business owner running one of the most successful sites in the United Kingdom. For more information or to get in touch with Derry Green visit his website: https://www.thesecretgardenglamping.uk/ To get in touch with Sarah Riley at the Glamping Academy hosted by Inspired Courses, visit https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/

    56 min

  8. 15/12/2023

    #065 Guest Attraction Made Easy With A.I., Ben Kilner And Sarah Riley

    How can you make your guest attraction marketing easier? Are there tools you can use and how does that work? Today I invite you into the brave new world of marketing with AI and using tools available to help you with guest attraction. This episode is perfect for anyone struggling to attract the customers they want and unable to find the time to make a difference to their numbers. To find out more about Ben Kilner and his current projects, go to https://benkilner.com To access his AI expertise, go to https://aiinbusiness.co We provide these inspirations for your benefit... for free... so we would love to receive a positive review or comment in return, which helps us smile and find the motivation to do more for you in return. You can subscribe to the podcast to receive notifications of all new episodes as soon as they go live. If you would like to speak with Sarah Riley then please reach out via: The Glamping Academy https://glamping.academy Or Inspired Courses https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/ Thank you.

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The Business of Glamping and Unique Holiday Rentals, with Sarah Riley, covers exactly what it takes to build a successful vacation rental in the luxury camping and hospitality industry. With masterclasses, advice, interviews and inspirations to give you ideas and business tips to help you invest, plan and build your holiday retreat sites. This includes treehouses, canvas tents, geodesic domes, safari tents, yurts, architecturally designed structures, pods, tiny homes and everything in between, involving the experience-focused glamping business marketplace. In fact, in this niche serviced accommodation industry, the only limit is your imagination! Sarah Riley is the Founder of The Glamping Academy with Inspired Courses and Inspired Camping and has been a key figure in this industry since 2010. Visit https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/masterclasses for further support, advice and training and https://inspiredcamping.com/podcast for the episode show notes and The Glamping Academy here http://glamping.academy/

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