GLAMPING BUSINESS AND RETREAT EVENT SUCCESS

By Sarah Riley | Glamping Business & Retreat and Hospitality Marketing Expert

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If you've ever had a couple fall in love with your site for a wedding, then quietly go and book a separate, slightly awkward legal ceremony at a register office because your land isn't a "licensed venue", this post is for you. There's a genuine chance that's about to change, and the window to influence how it changes closes on 24 September 2026.

What's Actually Happening

On 16 July 2026, the UK Government launched a consultation called "Tying the Knot", described as the biggest shake-up of weddings law in almost 200 years. The main change: right now, a wedding has to happen at an approved, licensed venue to be legally binding. The proposal would scrap that rule entirely and regulate who conducts the ceremony instead of where it happens.

In practice, that means couples could have a fully legal wedding almost anywhere… a glamping meadow, a bell ...

By Sarah Riley | Glamping Business & Retreat and Hospitality Marketing Expert

Inspired Courses ☆ The Glamping Academy ☆ Inspired Collective

In the world of unique stays and glamping, one thing stands out: not every host is playing the same game! Scroll through a few listings and you’ll see it right away. Some properties jump off the screen, pulling you in and making you want to pack a bag immediately. Others, although equally beautiful, get passed over in seconds.

So what sets the top 10% of hosts apart?

It’s not just about fancy features or cool amenities. It’s about the experience they create even before the guest arrives. In other words, from the moment they spot the accommodation when browsing social media or asking for inspiration from friends.

First Impressions Really Do Matter!

When people walk past a high street shop, they are tempted inside by the window display. The better the display, the more likely the shop owner will attract new shoppers. It is precisely the...

By Sarah Riley | Glamping Business & Retreat and Hospitality Marketing Expert

Inspired Courses ☆ The Glamping Academy ☆ Inspired Collective

Digitising your guest experience isn’t about swapping soul for screens. It’s about using thoughtful tech touches to create more ease, more magic, and more of those “I’ll never forget this place” moments.

And the best bit? These tools don’t just elevate the guest journey. They also simplify your workflow, cut out time-wasting tasks, and help boost your income, without burning you out.

Whether you run a boutique glamping site, an eco-retreat or a one-of-a-kind short stay, here are five simple, soulful ways to use tech that feels good (and works hard behind the scenes).

5 Effortless Tech Upgrades For Glamping Hosts That Add Wow to Every Short Stay

1. The Digital Welcome Guide That Feels Like a Hug

What it is:
A beautifully designed, mobile-friendly guestbook sent before arrival, packed with everything they need, including check-in detai...

By Sarah Riley | Glamping Business & Retreat and Hospitality Marketing Expert

Inspired Courses ☆ The Glamping Academy ☆ Inspired Collective

In this article, we are going to explain the intricacies of guest welcome packs, digital guestbooks and components of guest experience ideas so you can really wow your guests and keep them coming back for more.

As a glamping business entrepreneur, you know that hospitality is key when it comes to running your unique holiday rental business. From the moment a potential customer or client enters your space, they should feel welcomed and comfortable.

One way to make sure your guests feel welcome is to provide them with a guest welcome pack or guestbook before they arrive or shortly afterwards. This packet of information can include everything from a map of your business to local restaurant recommendations.

Here's what you need to know about creating and providing a guest welcome pack for your guests and if you're looking for inspiration, be...