Glamping, a booming type of accommodation

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GLAMPING: A BOOMING TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION A blend of the words glamour and camping, glamping is a type of accommodation that has been booming for several years. If you want to spend your holidays close to nature without giving up comfort, this is a concept that will interest you.

GLAMPING: A BOOMING TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION

A blend of the words glamour and camping, glamping is a type of accommodation that has been booming for several years. If you want to spend your holidays close to nature without giving up comfort, this is a concept that will interest you. If you work in tourism and offer accommodation, take note: glamping is increasingly popular.

WHAT TYPES OF ACCOMMODATION OFFER THE GLAMPING EXPERIENCE?

The term glamping refers to accommodation that is often luxurious or unusual, set as close to nature as possible. Tipis, lodges, caravans, treehouses, bubbles… These unusual accommodations have been on a roll for several years already. They are particularly well suited to this experience.

Some high-end campgrounds, rated 5 stars, are considered glamping. These are often large campgrounds offering high-end services and facilities. This type of accommodation is aimed at guests looking for a luxurious experience during their holidays.

Among the activities found at these luxury campgrounds are:

  • wellness & fitness areas (spa, hammam, hot tub, massages…)
  • a gym & coaching room
  • many workshops for children & teens
  • a large water park

WHAT ARE THE MAIN DIFFERENCES BETWEEN GLAMPING AND CAMPING?

Torn between glamping and camping? There are nevertheless major differences between these two types of holidays in the heart of nature.

The type of accommodation

At a campground, there are generally 4 types of accommodation to choose from: a tent, a motorhome, a caravan or a mobile home. The latter option is often reserved for a higher-end clientele, as prices are higher.

The choice of accommodation is wider for glamping, as we saw in the previous paragraph. One thing all these accommodations have in common: they are high-end and unusual.

The price

Camping is often favoured for its affordability. In France, the cost of a basic pitch for a couple is estimated at €23 per night. Campground prices vary depending on the standard, the location or the different activities offered.

In the glamping sector, prices can sometimes be equivalent to a stay in a 4-star hotel, for one night. Here too, it all depends on the location, the type of accommodation…

Comfort

Even though campgrounds are paying more and more attention to comfort, it really is the main selling point of glamping.

To be called glamping, accommodation in the middle of nature must offer a comfortable sleeping area. You have access to running water and electricity, as well as private bathroom facilities.

Other services can be offered at an extra charge to enhance your stay: Wi-Fi, air conditioning, household appliances…

GLAMPING, A REAL NICHE IN RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

While glamping is attracting more and more people, it is also a real niche in the responsible tourism sector. Some tourists prefer to sleep in yurts or treehouses out of conviction. A simple type of accommodation, close to nature.

It is worth knowing that unusual accommodation often has a smaller ecological footprint than a standard hotel room. These accommodations are often built with recycled or recyclable materials: wood, canvas, thatch…

This type of accommodation, as close to nature as possible, also helps raise awareness about respecting wildlife and plant life. Professionals in the sector don’t hesitate to offer activities to their guests, such as hiking, cycling, fishing or treetop adventure courses.

PROFESSIONALS, DIGITIZE YOUR GLAMPING OFFER WITH RESERVIT

Do you own unusual accommodation or a campground? If glamping appeals to you, don’t hesitate to highlight this concept to your guests.

At Reservit, we are developing Reservit Camping: an offering to help you digitize your business.

With Reservit Camping, grow your bookings with a customized interactive map (view available pitches, select a specific pitch, filter by criteria…) and a management screen that gives you access to several booking modes (with or without a map …).

A way to increase your direct bookings without depending on comparison sites.

The Reservit Camping 3-in-1 package includes:

Julie
Communication Manager
In partnership with Amélie Manceau

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