Best Holidayrental Podcasts (2024)

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#068 Boosting Glamping Bookings With High-End Corporate Retreat Events 41:36

1M ago41:36

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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 you…

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#067 Glamping + Retreat Events: A Business Success Story From Laura of Welsummer Glamping 42:02

6M ago42:02

42:02

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 di…

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#066 Glamping Investment Pitch in the Dragons Den with Derry Green of Secret Garden Glamping 56:22

10M ago56:22

56:22

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…

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#065 Guest Attraction Made Easy With A.I., Ben Kilner And Sarah Riley 59:52

11M ago59:52

59:52

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 mak…

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#064 Bringing Sustainable Choices To The Tourism Industry, With Professor Dr. Willy Legrand And Sarah Riley 42:49

1y ago42:49

42:49

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 o…

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#63 Glamping Start-Up In Ukraine With Mala Richka 46:17

1+ y ago46:17

46:17

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 he…

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#062 Lilypod Glamping: Creating An Extraordinary Guest Experience With Kyle Guyat 54:36

1+ y ago54:36

54:36

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 Ald…

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#061 Glamping with a difference - Is this the future of travel? 46:01

1+ y ago46:01

46:01

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 g…

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#060 Glamping Retreats, Eco-Resort Events And Industry Vitals 49:16

1+ y ago49:16

49:16

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 t…

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#059 After 10 years in the glamping industry, this is one owner's revelation 32:54

1+ y ago32:54

32:54

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…

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#058 Eco-travel demands in younger generations and impacts on the hospitality industry 36:45

1+ y ago36:45

36:45

What sustainability practices are most appreciated by guests and what services are being used to attract eco-tourists and those with a preference towards environmentally sensitive businesses? Rachel Bowers has been deciphering guest preferences on glamping offerings, boutique hotels and unique hospitality and how eco-travel does not mean guests nee…

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#057 From Zero To A Two-Year Waiting List! The Secret Garden Glamping Success Story 56:42

1+ y ago56:42

56:42

If you start a small glamping business with your kids for something to do because your existing transport business has failed due to the pandemic, is it realistic to think you might get booked out for 2 years in advance, gain hundreds of thousands of social media followers and will soon need to expand your site as the awards keep rolling in? Well, …

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#056 Does a glamping business really need a website to get bookings? 55:55

1+ y ago55:55

55:55

It is estimated there are over 700 million websites in the world so how can a glamping business, eco-resort or unique hospitality possibly stand out from the crowd and get noticed? In this episode, I talk with Malcolm Freeman, Director of Oxygen Graphics, a company that helps glamping businesses get up and running with their websites, digital asset…

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#055 Farm Diversification With Meadow Field Luxury Glamping 28:51

2y ago28:51

28:51

We've known for many years that farmers can use glamping to manage income fluctuations, but what is it really like to run this style of business alongside the demands of farming and does it really allow them to diversify their farm income? Meadow Field Luxury Glamping is situated in Harborough Magna, Rugby in Warwickshire. Jules Mold is passionate …

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#054 The Future of Glamping, Experiential Tourism And Eco-Resorts with Sarah Dusek 28:19

2y ago28:19

28:19

Today I am speaking with Sarah Dusek of Under Canvas USA and Enygma Ventures, a purpose-driven business support fund and investment organisation. We talk about everything from glamping business news to investment success and current market updates. I also asked Sarah what her view is of the glamping industry today and where she thinks it's going wi…

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#053 Investment Success In The Glamping And Eco-Resort Industry 44:02

2y ago44:02

44:02

Today's episode is with Noelle Homsy from ENVI Lodges https://envilodges.com/ an award-winning founder listed in the 50 most influential hoteliers in the Middle East. We chat about the future of experiential tourism, eco-resorts and glamping, and her recent experience of raising significant investments. Noelle is a strategic thinker who knows how t…

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#052 Enhancing The Guest Experience With Digital Guest Books 45:01

2y ago45:01

45:01

How can you enhance the guest experience to keep them coming back for more without adding to the hosts' list of things to do? This can be achieved with automated guest onboarding and farewells that lead to satisfied guests who want to leave raving reviews and tell all their friends about your short-stay accommodation. These examples of best practic…

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#051 Wow Your Guests With These Six Best Practice Examples 24:59

2+ y ago24:59

24:59

As the hospitality, luxury resort and glamping industries increase in competitiveness so does the need to stand out from the crowd. This episode highlights six real-world examples and best practices that wow the guest by enhancing their experience so you can be inspired to do the same. This episode is brought to you by the Glamping Academy and the …

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#050 What can glamping business and eco-resort owners learn from the hotel industry? 47:20

2+ y ago47:20

47:20

It's great to be a pioneer but it can be hard work starting from scratch. Instead, learning quickly from pioneers who have gone before us can save time and money while figuring out what works. This is why we have so much to gain by paying attention to the hotel model and applying it to the modern world of glamping, luxury camping, eco-resorts, uniq…

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#049 Eco Resorts And The Conscious Traveller 39:17

2+ y ago39:17

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Eco-resort development is encouraging everyone to think bigger in terms of sustainability and business. So what is best practice when it comes to setting up eco-resorts and how can hosts, who have hundreds of ideas when it comes to setting up their business, how can they sense check their eco-resort ideas? In this episode, I speak with Steph Curtis…

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#48 Cielo Glamping Maritime New Brunswick Canada 50:57

2+ y ago50:57

50:57

A day in the life of a glamping site owner. Today I'm speaking with Pat and Emilie of Cielo who I have been privileged to work with. We talk about their glamping hub and how supporting their community has been so key to their success. To find out more about Cielo visit their website here: https://en.glampingcielo.com/ To get further support from Sa…

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#047 Glamping Wild Snowdonia Escapes 58:45

2+ y ago58:45

58:45

As part of a new complementary sub-series, 'A Day In The Life Of A Glamping Business Owner', I invited Sarah Heyworth from Graig Wen to share her experiences of what it's really like to live and work in a place of outstanding natural beauty while running camping, glamping, holiday cottages and a bed and breakfast (B&B). Glamping Snowdonia - you'll …

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#046 How To Start A Retreat Business And Run Unique Events 33:29

2+ y ago33:29

33:29

The Perfectly Planned And Profitable Retreats System® helps those who want to run retreats alongside their glamping business or start a new lifestyle business. Here, Sarah answers why retreats have become so popular and how this is currently an untapped market segment. There has been such a big shift since the pandemic started and after years of li…

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#045 Using Rewilding To Boost Your Glamping Business With Sara King 39:16

3y ago39:16

39:16

This episode is a recording of a recent meeting in The Start Up And Grow Club when I invited Sara King to discuss with members how they can use rewilding to boost their glamping business, attract more guests and profits, while at the same time supporting local flora and fauna and at-risk species. This session includes a presentation, which can be d…

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#044 OTA Ghosting In The Glamping And Hospitality Industry 20:36

3y ago20:36

20:36

This is a strong case for supporting direct bookings between the host and guests and relying less on OTAs (online travel agents) that use this type of negative business practice. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/044 and further explanation here https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/blog/ota-ghosting-in-the-glamping-and-hospitality-industry…

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#043 Eco-Tourism And Eco-Business In Action 37:07

3y ago37:07

37:07

With memories of fewer aeroplanes and clear skies, less traffic on the roads, and lower pollution during lockdown firmly in our minds, the desire of tourists to make different choices about how they spend their holiday time is starting to emerge. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/043 This is great news for eco-accommodation and glamping busin…

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#042 Generating Powerful Publicity For Your Glamping Business Or Eco-Accommodation 43:58

3+ y ago43:58

43:58

The Media is a complicated beast, but there are ways you can tame it and make it work for you if you know how, and the best bit is that anyone can do it and it takes much less time than you think https://inspiredcourses.com/publicityBy Sarah Riley

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#041 Professionalise your glamping business or unique holiday rental with real examples of what works in this industry 35:26

3+ y ago35:26

35:26

Taking action using the lessons learnt over the last year to professionalize our services, connect to our audience and convert them into guests who give us rave reviews. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/041 PERFECTLY PLANNED AND PROFITABLE RETREATS MASTERCLASS Fill your events and grow your business, even without a large email list or social…

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#040 Starting A Glamping Business With Inner Circle Secrets And Time With The Experts 16:22

3+ y ago16:22

16:22

So often we don't know where to start with our dream eco-accommodation or glamping business. Whether it's treehouses, bubble tents, domes, yurts or tipi, there are always challenges along the way and precious few people who are willing to share their knowledge and advice. If you've experienced this frustration then this free Q&A session is for you.…

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#039 Glamping industry trends growth rate data statistics and size 23:50

3+ y ago23:50

23:50

What's been happening in the glamping industry over the past year and what are the data statistics and numbers saying about the size, trends and growth rates of the glamping business market and the impact of the pandemic? This episode of the podcast is essential listening for anyone wanting to enter the industry or who are already operating within …

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Vital Start-Up Advice For Leisure, Tourism and Eco Resort Owners 45:29

4y ago45:29

45:29

In this episode, I have a conversation with Kathleen Walsh from Advanced Outdoor Solutions about land choice, site profitability and sustainable ecotourism. Shownotes https://inspiredcamping.com/038By Sarah Riley

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The Guest Perspective Of Glamping During 2020 50:28

4y ago50:28

50:28

Anne and Mike Howard are on the worlds longest honeymoon. Recently they found themselves in a closed-down Europe during a pandemic so we had a chat about their recent glamping experiences across 3 different countries and 14 different camps during a very challenging year https://inspiredcamping.com/037…

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The Human Touch To Connecting With Guests Using Automation 44:36

4y ago44:36

44:36

Learning from best practices in the glamping industry and using new technology to lighten the load on short-stay hosts without losing the human element that our guests want and need. Speak to Andy McNulty here: https://touchstay.com/?ref=888 and get the show notes here: https://inspiredcamping.com/036…

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Burnout in the hospitality sector, a glamping owners story 50:39

4y ago50:39

50:39

2020 has been a rollercoaster year and we're not out of the woods yet. So what happens when we reach exhaustion and start to experience burnout? This is one owner's story and the steps she took to overcome it https://inspiredcamping.com/035By Sarah Riley

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Finding Land And Achieving Planning or Zoning Quickly For Your Glamping Business 24:07

4y ago24:07

24:07

The biggest barriers to setting up a unique holiday rental or glamping business is finding the land and achieving the planning, zoning or permits. So what if you could avoid this? Shownotes: https://inspiredcamping.com/034 More: https://www.inspiredcoursesvip.com/blog/buying-a-campsite-or-campground-land-for-glamping…

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From London To A Successful Glamping Business And Living Off The Land 36:36

4y ago36:36

36:36

Kate from Round The Woods shares her story of moving from London to start a unique yurt business, homeschooling and living off the land. They even ended up on 'Gone Fishing' with Mortimer and Whitehouse. Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/033By Sarah Riley

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The Glamping Show USA: Industry Performance And New Challenges 36:37

4y ago36:37

36:37

If you get an opportunity to speak to someone with a birds-eye-view of the luxury camping industry in the Americas, what do you ask them, especially during a pandemic? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/032By Sarah Riley

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5 Vital Lessons Learnt From A Rollercoaster Year 22:06

4y ago22:06

22:06

Glamping and unique holiday rentals have taken the outdoor hospitality industry to new heights and are well placed to survive the health crisis. But what key lessons have been learnt? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/031By Sarah Riley

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The Eco Hotel Summit: What Is It And What Can You Expect? 36:03

4+ y ago36:03

36:03

#030 The Eco Hotel Summit is the first of its kind and promises to show attendees how they can pursue business growth and sustainability in a world where we are led to believe you can not have one without the other. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/030 REGISTER FREE FOR THE ECO HOTEL SUMMIT HERE This interview with Steph Curtis-Raleigh can al…

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How To Get Your Glamping Business Featured On TV For Free! 32:54

4+ y ago32:54

32:54

#029 - How do you get your glamping business or unique holiday rental featured on television for free? What's the process and how does it work? Show notes: https://inspiredcamping.com/029 In this episode, I speak to Helen from Albion Nights in South Norfolk, who was recently featured by BBC and HGTVs Sarah Moore in Cash In The Spare Room. Helen and…

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#028 Thinking Differently In Times Of Crisis 34:42

4+ y ago34:42

34:42

The European White Paper that helps glamping businesses, campsites and holiday parks prepare for life after Covid-19 lockdown. In conversation with Richard Otten we explore what's likely to happen next. https://inspiredcamping.com/028By Sarah Riley

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#027 Managing Change Positively In The Face Of A Global Recession 24:56

4+ y ago24:56

24:56

There’s no doubt we have all been dealing with a lot of change recently. From guest cancellations to lockdown and furlough, it's been a heady mix of ups and downs. This is what you need to do next. https://inspiredcamping.com/027By Sarah Riley

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#026 Will This Industry Survive And Thrive After Covid-19? 28:01

4+ y ago28:01

28:01

Hospitality businesses have experienced the unthinkable - mass cancellations and empty beds at what should be the busiest time. So will the glamping and unique holiday rental industry survive it? https://www.inspiredcamping.com/026By Sarah Riley

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#025 Glamping And Alternative Accommodation Trends 34:40

4+ y ago34:40

34:40

Cools Stays: Showcasing unique properties and extraordinary places to stay across the UK, Europe and worldwide, including quirky gypsy caravans, shepherds huts, boatels, lighthouses and windmills https://inspiredcamping.com/025By Sarah Riley

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#024 Finding Razorsharp Focus To Achieve Your Dream Business 20:34

4+ y ago20:34

20:34

Building your glamping business or unique holiday rental isn't always simple and sometimes the BIG DREAM can itself become a barrier to progress. Here's how to overcome that. Show notes: http://inspiredcourses.com/024By Sarah Riley

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#023 Is It Possible To Start A Glamping Business Without Having To Give Up Your Full Time Job? 39:46

5y ago39:46

39:46

Is it possible to start a glamping business 3 hours away from home, while continuing with a full-time job and starting a family? Dina from Windwood Ranch shows us it is Https://inspiredcamping.com/023By Sarah Riley

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#022 How To Attract More Guests To Your Short-Term Stay, Unique Retreat or Glamping Business 45:48

5y ago45:48

45:48

You thought it would be as easy as setting up some amazing holiday accommodation and then sitting back and watching the bookings roll in. Yet that’s not what’s happening. Here's how to fix it. https://inspiredcamping.com/022By Sarah Riley

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#021 Is This The Key To Start-Up Success In The Glamping And Hospitality Industry? 25:19

5y ago25:19

25:19

Why is it that one unique hospitality and glamping business can succeed amazingly well while another one may not even get over the starting line? This is what we can learn. Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/021By Sarah Riley

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#020 Getting Comfortably Wild While Glamping With HoneyTrek 39:28

5y ago39:28

39:28

Mike and Anne Howard encourage us to embrace our craving for unconventional experiences that effortlessly connect us with nature, loved ones, and ourselves, following their 7-year honeymoon (cheeky monkeys!) Show notes https://inspiredcamping.com/020By Sarah Riley

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#019 Glamping With Reestores Max McMurdo The Upcycling Design Expert 20:59

5y ago20:59

20:59

In this episode, Max McMurdo and Sarah Riley discuss the need for uniqueness in the glamping industry and how this can be achieved through environmentally conscious upcycling and thoughtful design. https://inspiredcamping.com/019By Sarah Riley

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