Articles tagged “camping”

Tourism

Domestic U.S. Tourism Growth Levels Off as Americans Head Overseas

If U.S. domestic tourism businesses want to hold on to the post-pandemic gains with Americans, they better upgrade their marketing strategies and experience offerings.

Domestic U.S. Tourism Growth Levels Off as Americans Head Overseas

News Blog

IDEAS: Airstream and REI Co-op Unveil Sustainable Trailer

Airstream and REI Co-op have unveiled the second trailer of their on-going brand collaboration, with the new model centred around more sustainable construction practices. The 20 feet long REI Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X features sustainably sourced and recycled construction materials, with textiles made from recycled products and cabinetry created from lightweight and sustainably grown…

Hotels

‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury

Under Canvas's new ULUM brand is going after a well-heeled, outdoors-centric crowd and sees the opportunity sitting between the glitz of Amangiri and the more minimal brand the company created with Under Canvas.

‘Glamping’ Grows Up: ULUM’s Bid to Create Approachable Luxury

News Blog

IDEAS: Iglucraft Glamping Pods Seamlessly Blend into Nature

Iglucraft, an Estonia-based company, creates a range of handcrafted timber cabins and saunas that seamlessly blend into their natural surroundings. Credit: Iglucraft The nomadic pods - which are fully customizable and come with a range of amenities - are created using natural materials and feature organic forms, helping users to find 'a more natural way…

Online Travel

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

The rain insurance provider could discover plenty of partners on the other side of the Atlantic as more brands and consumers warm to clever insurance add-ons.

The Fintech Platform That Promises Happy Campers

Startups

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

A wide variety of potential travel innovations got funding this week, including a credit card for travelers, an online travel agency for recreational vehicles, and management software for tour operators.

Kindred Raises $15 Million for Home Swapping Vacation Platform

News Blog

Eurocamp Parent Company Expands Portfolio With Vacanceselect Acquisition

Eurocamp owner European Camping Group recently completed its acquisition of outdoor accommodation provider Vacanceselect Group for $1.1 billion (€1 billion). European Camping Group owns outdoor-centered accommodation brands. The acquisition was first announced in July and was approved by the French Competition Authority in February. With the deal, European Camping Group has more than tripled its…

Online Travel

Camping Holds Its Own Even as Other Travel Comes Roaring Back

Travelers are still faithfully flocking to campgrounds, despite other forms of travel opening up. Now, variations of camping, like glamping and RVing, are replacing higher-maintenance leisure travel. They are also providing a new way to approach remote working.

Camping Holds Its Own Even as Other Travel Comes Roaring Back

Hotels

Pandemic Sparks Glamping 2.0

Incorporating the great outdoors indoors comes at a high cost — but ultimately with a high return on investment for hoteliers, and their guests.

Pandemic Sparks Glamping 2.0

Startups

Australia’s Camplify Benefits From the ‘Van Life’ Trend

In 2021, Camplify went public as a kind of Airbnb for recreational vehicles. Its financial numbers help serve as a benchmark for the potential of this segment, with its many competitors.

Australia’s Camplify Benefits From the  ‘Van Life’ Trend