If you’ve been thinking about starting a glamping business, you’re probably on the right track: the popularity of glamping has been sharply increasing across the US. As of 2019, there are over 75 million camping households, of which almost half are interested in trying glamping.
Starting a business is no easy feat, but we have you covered with all of the main factors you will want to consider for your glamping business. Here’s the advice we’ve compiled from glamping business experts across America.
Glamping tents usually don’t exceed $1500, which is much more affordable than other shelters, like domes or cabins. However, your costs will also include all other accommodation and physical items for your guests. As explained by Stacie Bartow from Ouachita Wilde, “it’s not just the tents. There’s the furnishings, upkeep, trailer if you do pop-ups… we have amazing four-wheeling trails that are a big draw so we do more campsite setups.”
Depending on how you want your experience to be for your guests, costs can vary widely. You’ll also want to consider insurance for your gear, or even trip insurance, and any marketing costs to draw attention to your business.
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Initial considerations
Before getting started with your business, you’ll want to think about the costs of starting up, the time you’ll be dedicating, and how much space you have available.Startup costs
