GLAMPING

With the changes in the economy and financial markets, we are certain to see some evolution and development of the tourism and travel industry. In times of change, we are often lucky to emerge with new more innovative and timely alternatives to existing opportunities and one of these new developments that is gaining popularity is the activity of going “glamping.”

Derived from the combination of “glamorous” and “camping,” glamping has its origins in the Africa where luxury safari outfitters have catered to the whims and wishes of noble wild-game-hunters for generations with their “Hemingway Tents.” With lush bed linens, rich hardwood materials, colorful rugs, and fine and exotic food and wine, these types of safaris allow guests to experience the nature and outdoors without actually having to fore-go any modern luxury (except maybe a screening room, but who needs that if the Serengeti is your stage)

Lately, a new crop of glamping outposts have emerged in the United States that conform slightly more with its native wilderness. More and more, vacationaers are opting out of the City Trip to New York or Boston, and instead unwinding in the comfort of a well-appointed tent. It will be interesting to see the future of this trend and how it will develop. Maybe “design tents” will be next?

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