
In this episode, we sit down with Ann-Tyler and Brian, the founders of The Yuropian — a glamping business that started as a side project and turned into something truly extraordinary. They share how they grew from three family yurts to two thriving properties and why they’re now doing something that’s never been done before: giving one of their glamping properties away. 🎟️ Purchase Tickets Here: https://americanglampingassociation.net/yurtopian-giveaway Yes, you heard that right. 49 acres in ...
Jul 16, 2025
33 min

🎙️🎙️ Welcome to A Bit of Whit, a podcast series from the American Glamping Association hosted by outdoor hospitality leader Whitney Scott. In this episode, Whitney unpacks her latest article: “The Land Beneath Our Business.” She explores why land—not tents, domes, or cabins—is the true foundation of every glamping venture. From acquisition challenges to smart site selection and the long-term value of owning versus leasing, Whitney digs into what land strategy really means for operators today ...
Jul 3, 2025
22 min

🎙️🎙️ Welcome to A Bit of Whit, a podcast series from the American Glamping Association hosted by outdoor hospitality leader Whitney Scott. In this episode, Whitney takes us behind the scenes of her latest thought piece: “Hotels' Effect on Glamping: The Hidden Shift in Outdoor Hospitality.” It’s a deep dive into how the rapid growth of glamping is drawing increased attention from traditional hospitality players—and what that means for operators, innovation, guest expectations, and the soul of ...
Apr 18, 2025
32 min

In this episode we speak with Mike and Anne Howard, the couple behind the travel brand HoneTrek. Traveling for the last 13 years across 80 countries on The World's Longest Honeymoon, Mike & Anne are travel experts with a passion for glamping. In addition to chronicling their journey on HoneyTrek.com, the Howards have written National Geographic’s bestselling book Ultimate Journeys for Two and the first travel guide on glamping in North America, Comfortably Wild. Earning a Lowell Thomas Jo...
Jan 9, 2025
35 min

Welcome to “A Bit of Whit” presented by the American Glamping Association and featuring industry expert Whitney Scott. As we launch this enlightening series, we delve into the often-misunderstood but crucial realms of strategy and tactics in the exciting glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and wha...
Dec 30, 2024
30 min

Welcome to “A Bit of Whit” presented by the American Glamping Association and featuring industry expert Whitney Scott. As we launch this enlightening series, we delve into the often-misunderstood but crucial realms of strategy and tactics in the exciting glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and wha...
Aug 15, 2024
27 min

Welcome to “A Bit of Whit” presented by the American Glamping Association. As we launch this enlightening series, we delve into the often-misunderstood but crucial realms of strategy and tactics in the burgeoning glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. To learn more abo...
Jun 28, 2024
36 min

In 2009, she founded the leading upscale outdoor hospitality brand Under Canvas, which she grew to a value of over $100M. Under Canvas received a spot on the coveted Inc. 5000 list in 2017, the same year that Sarah was also named to Ernst & Young’s EY Entrepreneurial Winning Women list. Sarah is also the author of Thinking Bigger, which was written not only to tell Sarah’s entrepreneurial journey, but to guide and educate female entrepreneurs on how to grow, scale, fund, and build ...
Jun 26, 2024
28 min

We are joined by Joanna Reimann of FDomes, a manufacturer in the glamping industry. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit: https://americanglampingassociation.net/ info@americanglampingassociation....
Feb 23, 2024
33 min

We are joined by Graeme Labe the Managing Director & Principal of Luxury Frontiers. The Glamping Podcast is powered by The American Glamping Association. Listen to interviews and stories from around the outdoor space as industry leaders revisit their journey as start up business owners and what drove them to their success. To learn more about how to support the glamping industry and how to become a member please visit: https://americanglampingassociation.net/ info@americanglampingassociat...
Dec 5, 2023
38 min
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