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Storytelling
How to create an emotional connection with unique glamping and indie boutique accommodation. Once upon a time, far, far away (sorry, couldn’t resist) I did a lot of travelling, and although it was a long […]
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Far from the Madding Crowd
Louis Thompson discusses alternative lodging in the age of pandemics. Firstly, I would like to start with a disclaimer – I did not receive the gift of prophecy, I am an amateur clairvoyant peering into […]
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Going Bespoke
Kate Morel breaks down the process of commissioning a unique glamping structure and explains how going bespoke can influence your bottom line. Commissioning a custom design, whether it’s art, clothing or even a new house, […]
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Genius Loci
Louis Thompson explains how he captures what makes a place ‘biologically special’ in his work creating glamping developments worldwide. “This song of the waters is audible to every ear, but there is other music in […]
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2020 Trend Forecast
Travellers will be living a life more wild with forest stays, outdoor bathing and group getaways, says Canopy & Stars’ trends report. Canopy & Stars predicts that more people than ever before will discover a […]
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Outdoor Cooking
Capitalise on global industry movements and embrace your outdoor food offering, says Kate Morel. My Australian connections and lifelong passion for campfire cookouts might be partially responsible, but I think outdoor cooking has a lot […]
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Global Travel Trends
From cannabis gumdrops to digital nomadism, via nature bathing and carving spoons – Louis Thompson reveals where global hospitality is heading. In this issue’s column we are going to look at trends in the travel […]
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Landscape and Exteriors
Making the most of outdoor areas with advice from expert suppliers. Groundcare Equipment About the Author Gary Whitney is managing director of STIGA UK. Established in Swedenin 1934, STIGA has more than 80 years of […]
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Interior Design
Get stuck into your next project with advice from Kate Morel. As all hospitality sectors become more competitive and our visitors and guests become more discerning and intelligent, distinctive interiors are even more essential to […]
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Futureproofing Business
Canopy & Stars’ co-founder Tom Dixon uses booking stats to help glampsites secure a sustainable future, in all senses of the word. Since 2010, Canopy & Stars has curated a collection of the most inspiring […]
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Shifting Sands
Louis Thompson illustrates three major global hospitality trends that are set to disrupt the industry, providing a great opportunity for the glamping sector. A series of images have inspired my musings this issue – each […]
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Autism Friendly Glamping
Dannie Sheard runs Leafy Fields Glamping with her husband Andrew. Their autism friendly glampsite in Devon is now in its fourth season. Leafy Fields is an autism friendly glampsite comprising two safari lodges, a shepherds […]