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The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals

The Business Of Glamping And Unique Holiday Rentals

Sarah Riley: Glamping Business And Vacation Rental Success 82 Episodes Jul 31, 2026

The podcast explores the business of glamping and unique holiday rentals, covering the creation and management of luxury camping and serviced accommodation. Host Sarah Riley shares advice, interviews, and inspiration on building vacation retreats such as treehouses, safari tents, geodesic domes, yurts, pods, and tiny homes. She draws on her experience as founder of The Glamping Academy and has been active in the industry since 2010. The show aims to help investors and entrepreneurs plan, invest in, and market their own glamping sites.

Episodes

82. Titans of Tents: Four Founders, Four Continents, One Honest Conversation
82. Titans of Tents: Four Founders, Four Continents, One Honest Conversation Jul 31, 2026 01:04:17 What does it take to build a luxury tented lodge in the middle of the Okavango Delta? To engineer a fabric structure that withstands a category five cyclone on the Australian coast? To convince a Swiss banker to walk away from a 20-year career and move to Bali to manufacture tented villas? Or to take a chance on a stretch tent made from horse-riding trouser fabric on a film set in Namibia, and tur
81. Four Years, One Dream: Building an Off-Grid Glamping Resort in Rural Spain
81. Four Years, One Dream: Building an Off-Grid Glamping Resort in Rural Spain Jun 23, 2026 44:17 What would you do if the dream business you've poured your heart, savings, and future into still hadn't opened four years later? Most people would have walked away. When architect Danny Shafrir left a successful career in London, cycled across North America, and eventually settled in the wild landscapes of Galicia in northern Spain, he thought he was embarking on an exciting new chapter. His visio
80. The Future of Glamping: 3D-Printed Eco Pods From Recycled Plastic Bottles!
80. The Future of Glamping: 3D-Printed Eco Pods From Recycled Plastic Bottles! May 1, 2026 45:32 Ready to have your mind blown in the best possible way? In this episode, we're diving into a game-changing innovation that's turning heads in the world of glamping and unique holiday rentals. Imagine a stunning retreat space or glamping pod on your land... fully customisable, ultra-durable, and made entirely from recycled plastic bottles. Sounds like sci-fi? It's real, it's happening, and it's abs
79 Bali Vibes, Miami Roots: How BAYA is Redefining the Landscape Resort - Ben Wolff
79 Bali Vibes, Miami Roots: How BAYA is Redefining the Landscape Resort - Ben Wolff Jan 1, 2026 36:03 Close your eyes and imagine 25 acres of lush tropical fruit trees. You hear the rustle of palms and the sound of water trickling into a grotto carved from natural coral limestone. You'd swear you were in the heart of Bali... but you're actually just outside of Miami. Today, we're going behind the scenes of BAYA, a brand-new landscape resort that isn't just opening doors; it's defining an entirely
78. Starting Small, Dreaming Big: How Coorie Retreats Built a Vibrant Glamping Brand
78. Starting Small, Dreaming Big: How Coorie Retreats Built a Vibrant Glamping Brand Dec 1, 2025 56:31 What does it take to build a beautiful, thriving glamping brand from scratch, with no hospitality background, limited funds, but a whole lot of creativity? It takes guts to dream big with ambition but no experience, and we can all learn a lot from those who do it. In this episode, we sit down with Eamon Heggarty, the founder of Coorie Retreats, to unpack the inspiring story behind one of the UK's
77. Getting Found Online By Your Guests And How AI Is Changing Everything
77. Getting Found Online By Your Guests And How AI Is Changing Everything Nov 1, 2025 51:46 We're tackling a hot topic that's causing a stir across the experiential travel world—from glamping hosts and retreat leaders to boutique accommodation owners: Is traditional SEO… officially dead? If you've ever found yourself wondering how on earth you're meant to keep up with the pace of change in the digital world... you're not alone. And today's episode is one you won't want to miss if you wan
76. The Low Season Advantage: Unlocking Hidden Profit and Purpose in Off-Peak Travel
76. The Low Season Advantage: Unlocking Hidden Profit and Purpose in Off-Peak Travel Oct 1, 2025 49:47 What if the "quiet season" wasn't your biggest booking struggle, but your greatest business opportunity? In this eye-opening episode, Sarah Riley is joined by Ged Brown from Low Season Traveller to explore a powerful shift happening in tourism that few are talking about, but that savvy glamping business owners, retreat leaders, and unique holiday rental hosts need to hear. Together, they unpack:
75. The 10-Year Shift That Can Change Your Business And Life
75. The 10-Year Shift That Can Change Your Business And Life Sep 1, 2025 47:25 What if the key to feeling more grounded, more aligned, and more inspired in both life and business… was to think ten years ahead? It might sound like a lifetime away, especially when you're juggling guests, chasing algorithms, and trying to stay afloat in a world that never slows down. But in this powerful episode, I'm joined by corporate strategist and creative soul Tricia Duffy, the voice behin
74. Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands When Buying Domes (And How To Avoid Them)
74. Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands When Buying Domes (And How To Avoid Them) Aug 8, 2025 01:03:24 This is a must-listen for anyone dreaming of launching a stunning geodesic dome retreat on their land. Because here's the truth: what you don't know about buying domes could cost you thousands. I'm joined by the brilliant Ronnie Smith of Glamping Revolution, one of Europe's most trusted manufacturers of luxury glamping structures. Based in sunny Portugal, Ronnie and her team don't just design show
73. The Great Reset: How Tech, Trends, and Traveller Demands Are Reshaping the Industry
73. The Great Reset: How Tech, Trends, and Traveller Demands Are Reshaping the Industry Jul 30, 2025 25:19 The glamping and luxury outdoor hospitality industry is entering a bold new chapter. Sustainability is no longer optional. AI is rewriting how guests find you. And travellers? They're no longer satisfied with just a pretty stay… they want connection, meaning, and transformation. In this episode, we dive deep into what it really takes to stay relevant as expectations rise and attention spans shrink
72. Invisible Energy: How it Can Shape The Success of Your Glamping Resort And Life
72. Invisible Energy: How it Can Shape The Success of Your Glamping Resort And Life Jun 26, 2025 40:53 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
71. From Boutique B&B to Soulful Reset Retreats in Brazil: How One Host Built a Unique Hospitality Business and a New Life
71. From Boutique B&B to Soulful Reset Retreats in Brazil: How One Host Built a Unique Hospitality Business and a New Life May 20, 2025 01:02:27 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 h

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