International Glamping Business

Cover photograph:
With thanks to Kerry Roy
Soulful Bear, Abruzzo
www.campkatur.com
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Welcome to
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Normally we picture an
inspirational site on our
cover, but this issue we
have broken with
tradition to picture an
inspirational site owner!
Kerry Roy from awardwinning
Camp Kátur in
Yorkshire has bought her dream property in
Italy to set up a glamp site there as well. When
we saw this picture of her in the olive groves
we couldn’t resist!
Italy is a way behind the UK when it comes to
glamping but clearly the possibilities are huge.
To begin with – there is the climate (what has
happened to the UK weather in August?) –
then there are all the wonderful properties that
are available, if you can make it past the
notorious red tape in order to set up your
business. In our Italy special in this issue, you
will see that it is diversification of farmland,
which is likely to drive glamping in Italy and
other markets, as indeed it has done in the UK.
As traditional farming has become tougher,
young people are moving out of the
countryside but tourism may be the secret to
revitalizing regions such as Abruzzo, drawing
people back and boosting the local economy.
You may notice that this issue is almost twice
the size as normal – this is due to The
Glamping Show which takes place this month!
Whether you are starting out in the industry
or a seasoned operator, I can assure you that
this year’s event is not to be missed. Just check
out the new products and services that will be
there and the speakers, seminars and other
opportunities to network which the show will
offer.
Steph
International Glamping Business Editor
Editor:
Steph Curtis-Raleigh
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e: steph@maggiemedia.co.uk
Sales:
Kathryn Kelly
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Design:
Dean Coulter
Design on Tap
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Contents
05 Industry News
29 Rob Farrow talks
about accreditation
33 Quality in Tourism
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Other Events:
The Glamping Show
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e: dan.w@theglampingshow.com
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16 Italy special
21 Spirits Intent
25 Kerry Roy interview
27 Ask Kate Morel
35 New products
60 The Glamping Show
– exhibitors
61 The Glamping show
– speakers
68 Meet the Experts
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