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Yarlington Yurt Case Study

We spoke with Jessie de Salis, a Bristol-based textile designer, who completed a full makeover of Yarlington Yurt. Click to read more about the importance of interiors.

What Canopy & Stars look for in a glamping space

Having been in the glamping industry for over 10 years, we like to think we know what our guests are looking for in a glamping holiday. In this article we provide a guide of the key principles and elements that we look for when taking on a place to our collection. Useful for anyone considering a new space or upgrading an existing one.

How to attract guests year round

As glamping continues to grow in popularity, it’s gone from being a quirky summer holiday, to a type of wild escape that’s on people’s minds (and wish lists) at all times of year. With that greater demand out there to be tapped, it’s natural to look for ways to extend your season.

How to launch a new space by next season

If you are looking to grow your glamping business for next year, it's never to early start thinking about what it will take and any considerations you need to make for your existing site and guests to avoid unnecessary delays.

How to grow your business

How to grow your business

The glamping industry has been growing for the last 10 years and shows no signs of slowing down. Google trends so far in 2023 show around 60.5k searches per month in relation to glamping. In this article, we provide our top ten tips on things to consider when expanding your glamping business.

Five ways to boost your bookings

Our Revenue & Performance Manager, Kelly Oh, lists some tips, stats and facts to help you get more bookings and improve your profitability.

What happens when you invest in interiors: two case studies

This article looks at two successful case studies and advice on using interiors to maximise your occupancy.

Everything you need to know about hot tubs and outdoor baths

Adding a hot tub to your glamping space really does make a difference for your guests, and also you (more bookings!). Here are our tips for what to think about.

Our top wood-fired hot tub partners

If you’re considering adding a hot tub or camp fire, check out our friends and partners, as they offer great discounts for our Owners community.

Interior design – how to use interiors to increase your revenue

One of the most cost effective ways to improve your revenue is through improvement to interiors. Our Guest Experience Team Manager Justine has provided some of her top tips below on how to enhance your interior without spending the earth.

Hot tub built into the deck of a cabin

Building on success - Many of our sites are expanding

In 2017 we saw 36 creative spaces added to existing sites by our Owners. For now, we’ve chosen five places that have been recently added to an existing site in our collection, highlighting some potential aspects to consider if you’re thinking about branching out.

Drone view of a treehouse with a bath on the deck

A dozen ways to improve your listing

Whilst you’re busy sprucing up your site for the season, make sure you take the time to do the same for your page or pages on Canopy & Stars. Here’s our 12-point checklist for making sure your listing is looking as good as your site.

Lodge in front of a lake

Our top ten photo tips

Having great photos of your space can improve your listing and have a positive effect on guest interest and bookings. Here are our top ten photo tips for your listing.

Deck of a treehouse with a firepit

Our top tips for making your own video

Adding a video to your site listing is a great way to market your space. Using our experience and expertise, we’ve gathered our top ten tips for creating your own brilliant video.

Treehouse in the woods

Our Business Development Masterclass from The Glamping Show

Back in September, a team of us took to The Glamping Show to give masterclasses on creating and selling spaces. If you weren’t able to come and see us, don’t worry, as we’ve got all the information from our Business Development talk on what to build and how to make it happen.

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