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Bring on The Glamping Show USA 2021

from Glamping Business Americas | July/August 2021

from Glamping Business Americas | July/August 2021, page 41

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There is no other opportunity in the Americas (let alone the US) where visitors can see and experience a larger range of products and services targeted specifically to the business of glamping. It would take weeks (or months) to accomplish the same research, diligence and shopping as can be accomplished in just 2 days at the show. If you own a glamping business, or are thinking of getting into the industry, this really is an event that cannot be missed.

Steph Curtis-Raleigh, Glamping Business Americas Publisher.

The Glamping Show USA is getting ever closer and is set to take place from the 5th to the 6th of October 2021. The first US based, face-to-face glamping show since the pandemic, the event will once again be held at the Arapahoe County Fairgrounds Event Center in Colorado.

The 2021 show is shaping up to be the biggest and best yet, having grown by more than 100% over the last face-to-face event that was held in 2019, with several more commitments expected soon.

The Glamping Show USA team have made sure that suppliers exhibiting at the event will cover every corner of the industry. Acting as a one stop shop event, no matter what you’re looking for, you’ll find it at The Glamping Show USA.

International exhibitors have also increased, and this year represent the US, Canada, Mexico (first time), England, Ireland, Netherlands, South Africa, Australia and Japan (first time), making this a truly global event. Visit the show to be inspired by products and services that you might not have otherwise known about.

Of the 60+ suppliers who are already exhibiting at the show, 27 of them are new for this year. This means that they will be exhibiting products and services never before seen at the event. The Glamping Show USA team are always on the look out for the best new companies out there and this year is no different.

From 4-5pm on the opening day (October 5th) there will be an afternoon reception for all visitors and exhibitors, providing a great opportunity to talk to, ask questions of and share experience with your peers. Learning from people who have gone through, or are going through, the same processes that you are adds another perspective and is invaluable when growing your business.

The conference program will also be back and includes 8 ‘must attend’ B2B sessions tackling everything you need to know to make your glamping business a success. Led by a world class faculty, these industry leading experts are willing to share their knowledge and experience, so make sure not to miss out.

Sessions include:

• Guest experience: The keys to an unforgettable stay

• How to use market and feasibility studies to support your success

• Adding events to boost your bottom line

• Breathe new life into your social media strategy

• Technology to move your business forward

• Governmental hurdles and how to maneuver through them

• Building asset value: How to build your business for future success

• Land planning and site selection

For the first time ever, a half-day workshop targeted at those new (or relatively new) to the glamping industry will be held a day before the event on Monday the 4th of October from 1-4.30pm. Entitled Glamping Business Basics and sponsored by the American Glamping Association, the workshop is designed specifically for those in the planning and start-up phase and offers a ‘big picture view’ of what you need to consider as you translate your glamping dreams and vision into a reality and where to find the resources to help.

Excitement for the 2021 event is higher than ever. Registrations for conference delegates and expo-only visitors is running more than 200% ahead of the pace of registration from the last face-to-face event held in 2019. So, make sure not to miss out and secure your place at The Glamping Show USA 2021.