How can I start my glamping business?

Tips to create a profitable glampsite

First of all, we should agree what a glampsite is. I have my own definition: a glampsite is a luxury tourist resort in a natural privileged site where guest are accomodated in luxury glamping tents.
But, what a luxury glamping tent is? A big size tent with a nice design which is robust enough to be comfortable even under inclement weather and which is furnished with a king size bed, a nice furniture, a floor that can be stepped on with your bare feet with a warm feeling and which include a private bathroom.

Then there are a lot of possible variations from this view, as much as glampsite owners!
Once we have agree in the concept, then the environment should be considered. A glampsite is mainly addressed to couples that can spend a few days in a private area and have at least a 400 m2 plot for their own in order to preserve their privacy. A key question is to have a common area with a nice restaurant and a lounge area where to meet with other customers if the guests want or just to seat there and having a drink.

Don’t forget the parking area and the accesses to the site, one for the guests and one for the staff and supplies.

In order to all that works well it is necessary to have sanitation and water and energy supplies well arranged they can be made of stand alone systems or connected to grid or general conductions systems, but in any case they should be respectful with the environment and to be sure of that you should comply with local regulations as well s general ones.

So, first of all you should be clear about your investment: tents, furniture, decoration, bathrooms, lounge, restaurant, general services, access to the tents and to the site, parking, water and electricity supply and sanitation.

But investment is not enough, you should also be prepared for runnig a business that is expected to be profitable. It is important you consider the night rates and occupancy in order to calculate income, but also you should be aware of operating expenses.

If you offer just lodging your glampsite should be at a fantastic location in order to attract the costumer, but this is not always possible. If you want your glampsite is remembered and recommended to others by your guests, you should offer a menu of experiencial services, bicycles to ride, maybe horse rides and others in summary an unforgotable experience for your guests.