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

How can we build tourism businesses that are kinder and more regenerative to the environment, healthy to the worker, pleasing to the guest, engaging to the community and profitable to the owner?
We don't operate in bubbles so we have to work together to create solutions that everyone will win from in the long term, including Mother Earth.
In this optimistic sustainability conversation, Sarah Riley talked with Professor Dr. Willy Legrand about how the eco-resort, luxury camping and glamping industries can help strengthen the bond between the hospitality and nature and how it has the potential to influence the wider tourism industry. We also discussed:
industry best practices redefining eco-luxury in hospitality greenwashing reinvesting in nature If you are a trailblazer and have been involved in sustainable best practices in hospitality that you are proud of then Dr. Willy Legrand would like to hear from you. Please contact him through LinkedIn or his email below.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-willy-legrand/
Email: willy.legrand@iu.org
With expert tips and advice, you can create a successful and profitable eco-accommodation glamping business that provides your customers with the perfect balance of luxury and nature and you with the perfect lifestyle business.
Sarah Riley - The Glamping Academy
Learn what it takes to launch a glamping business here: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com
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Contact Sarah through LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrileyuk/
All show notes from the Glamping Business Podcast can be found here: https://www.inspiredcamping.com/category/podcast/

What inspires a family to start a glamping business while their country is at war, they are faced with a pandemic and have 5 young children?
We all deal with challenges in different ways. I know that when I’m struggling, all I need to do is listen to the inspirational stories of others to get motivated again.
My mind was blown by what Ulyana and her husband Andrii have achieved in Ukraine, and despite all their challenges, they knew they were building more than a business. They were building a dream!
So get ready to be inspired by the Mala Richka story!
If you're ready to take the plunge into the luxury outdoor accommodation industry, then this is for you. With expert tips and advice, you can create a successful and profitable glamping business that provides your customers with the perfect balance of luxury and nature and you with the perfect lifestyle business.
Learn what it takes to launch a glamping business here: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/
Join the Start Up And Grow Club here: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/club
Take part in the Masterclasses here: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/masterclasses
Show notes from the Glamping Business Podcast: https://www.inspiredcamping.com/category/podcast/ 
Contact Ulyana and Andrii at Mama Richka: https://malarichka.com
Follow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/malarichka/related_profiles/
Find them on the map: 
https://www.google.com.ua/maps/place/Mala+Richka,+Kempinh/@49.0898558,23.5074827,16z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x473a3b4174e6533f:0x82f0f40ad50d97cc!8m2!3d49.0912883!4d23.5096999!16s%2Fg%2F11pvbdw13j

Lilypod Glamping is a unique floating sanctuary designed with love and handbuilt with passion in Devon UK. It is a unique stay inspired by nature using the natural wonder of timber. It is low carbon, off-grid short stay unique accommodation that uses natural materials to make an eco-tourism offering worth visiting.
Nestled on a stunning lake at Alder Farm, hushed by mature deciduous trees on the border of Dartmoor. With local activities in abundance, ranging from spas to wild swimming, horse riding in the National Park, local farm shops, unique towns and awesome pubs, this is a glamping stay worth experiencing. 
In this episode I speak with the Lilypods designer and builder about the highs and lows of creating such a unique space and how important it was to him to find such a stunning location and then develop something to gently on the environment.
This episode is both inspirational and aspirational and demonstrates that you don't need to be neglectful of sustainable practices when designing something truly amazing in the genre of low carbon, ecologically responsible off-grid glamping.
If you are thinking of visiting Lilypod, be quick before the secret gets out! 
Lilypod Website: https://lilypod.uk/
Location: MR7R+VG Lewdown, Okehampton
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If you would like to speak with Sarah Riley then reach out via The Glamping Academy https://glamping.academy  hosted by https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/ 
 

Today I had the pleasure of speaking with Louis Thompson who is the founder and CEO of multiple businesses including Nomadic Resorts, an award-winning architectural and landscape design office that delivers innovative, experiential hospitality projects across the planet.
His company designs bespoke green building projects for various luxury hotel groups including Soneva, Banyan Tree, Playa Viva, Neom and Resplendent Ceylon.
Louis also founded Nomadic Escapes, a new outdoor hospitality management company focussed on, biophilic tented experiences; net zero carbon operations, re-wilding and regenerative landscaping.
Throughout his career, Louis has worked at the cutting edge of green building and landscaping projects including the pioneering Farm to Fork treetop restaurant at Soneva Fushi, the Treetop Dining Pod at Soneva Kiri and the innovative bamboo treehouses at Playa Viva.
In this episode, we talk about the future of experiential travel, sustainability by design, how to develop a community-enhancing regenerative approach and how unique structures are key to attracting the attention of the right type of guest for unique hospitality resorts. 
We also touch on the wellness travel trend, designing the needs of guests into the core of a unique offer and how social media influences all of this.
Finally, we discussed what glamping has that helps it stand out from the bigger hotels and resorts to help it survive the growing competition in the marketplace.
Contact:
Louis Thompson here: https://nomadicresorts.com/
Sarah Riley here: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/
For more about this podcast and how to take part visit here: 
https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/glamping-business-podcast
 
 
 

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 land Her tips for starting a glamping business in a foreign country without even knowing the local language How this style of hospitality can be a retirement plan and a passive income if managed right Why location, location, location is still number 1 for attracting repeat guests And how to price your offering competitively in the market at the moment Learn from one of the most established glamping business entrepreneurs in the industry at these events.
 
The Glamping Business Start Up And Grow Retreat - 16-20 October
Click here to spend 5 days with Kerry Roy and Sarah Riley helping you build your business in person: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/italy-retreat
 
Eco-Resort Network - Montenegro 24-26 May
Enjoy your breakfast with an industry giant like Sarah Dusek, Founder of Under Canvas and Bill Bensley, Founder of Bensley Hotel Designs at The Eco-Resort Network in Montenegro. We have been able to negotiate a 25% discount on a delegate pass and money off your hotel booking https://www.ecoresort.network/
Use coupon:  INSPIRED250
This will discount €250 from the delegate ticket price. You can also find the 15% hotel discount code and link through the organiser's website
 
See you there!
Inspired Courses and The Glamping Academy
 
 

Always take the time to hunt out the experts and speak with those who are generous enough to share their expertise in the industry. Especially when they have been working within it for so many years. This is why I was happy to welcome Phil Russell from Tor View Shepherds Huts in Somerset onto the show.
In this episode, Phil shares his insights into the industry and the typical glamping guest. He also talks about the thing that surprises him the most about some guests that stay with him. Having been in business for 10 years now, he discusses the top things that have led to his success and how his determination was key. He also talks about maintaining his team and how he has built it to support him where he needs it most. Phil finally shares what he would do first if he was starting from scratch again and how having a seasonal lifestyle business really works with his personal passion to travel. 
Contact Sarah Riley at The Glamping academy https://glamping.academy
Visit the Masterclasses at: https://inspiredcourses.com
Contact Phil Russell at: https://torviewshepherdshuts.co.uk/