Can Glamping Make You A Good ROI?

A desire to reconnect with nature, the need for an experiential holiday and the rise of holidays in your home country has really increased the popularity of glamping in the past few years.

The mass appeal of glamping has led to many landowners branching out into this world, and it has even led to some hotels and resorts differentiating themselves through glamping accommodation.

However, this leads to the question: Is glamping even a worthwhile investment?

Let’s discuss this idea, we’ll be talking about the growth of glamping, it’s implications on the market, and the return on investment for glamping.

Glamping Popularity Growth Statistics

One thing to note straight away is the clear direction glamping is heading. The industry on a global scale is estimated to be worth $5.41 billion by 2028, the industry's fantastic growth is also matched with the rapidly growing demographic of 18-33 year old’s who are dominating the industry and will continue to do so.

This huge interest for the growing industry leaves landowners and prospective entrepreneurs with ample opportunity to begin researching and planning a potential venture into the world of glamping.

Already had that idea? Why don’t you chat with one of our team and we can see if your potential project is feasible.

Glamping Resort Return On Investment With & Without Your Own Land

Obviously, you’ll need land to start your glamping business. Some people already own or inherit the land, whereas others purchase land with the sole intention of starting a glamping business. 

However, land is an investment and can be costly. An acre of land roughly costs between £12,000 - £15,000 in the UK but can sometimes be over £25,000 depending on the location. 

Glamping is an industry that has so much more to give and lots of potential, so even if you’re buying land with the purpose of setting up a glamping site, we think it’s a worthy investment. 

However, whether you are buying the land, or you already have it, you will need to acquire planning permission. While there are some exceptions, the majority of sites need to send off a planning application and have it approved by their local authority. 

Again, this will cost money, so be prepared to include this in your costs for your initial investment. We always recommend that you get in touch with a planning expert who can help with any bumps in the road that you may find with planning permission.

So, if you already own land, great. If not, you’ll still be able to see a return on investment for your glamping project, it will just take slightly longer.

How Long Does It Take To Create a Successful Glampsite?

Starting a glamping site is no easy feat and can take a while to grow to a successful level. Firstly, you have to take into account the process of gaining planning permission, your application can take up to 13 weeks to be accepted. 

Secondly, the pods need to be manufactured. Depending on how many pods you would like on your site and the style you’re going for, this could account for weeks or months. Also, keep in mind that the manufactured pods need to be installed on your site with the right appliances/equipment. 

While this may feel like another cost added on to your prospective project, there are lots of financing options that can make this part of the project easier.
If you aim to stand out as a glamping site and build a site of luxury glamping pods, you’ll be able to charge a higher price per night. Experienced site owners have said that with this they’re able to make a return on their investment (on their pods) within 2 years.

Take Your First Step On Starting Your Glamping Resort

It’s time for you to take the plunge and start planning your own glamping resort. If you’re looking for advice, information or anything else related to the glamping pods themselves, why not book a call with us? We can discuss the manufacturing process of your glamping pods and why you should start now