The Glamping Show 2024, held on October 1st and 2nd in Denver, CO, was an incredible experience for the Sage Outdoor Advisory team. With seven of us attending, it was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the glamping community, share our insights, and connect with both new and familiar faces. Our booth, located between to Live Oak Bank and Hipcamp, stayed busy throughout the event as we discussed the trends shaping the outdoor hospitality industry and shared our feasibility studies and appraisal service offerings.
Day 1
Tuesday, October 1st, was the real highlight of the week. The energy was high, and the day was packed with conversations and new opportunities. In the evening, we enjoyed taco night, complete with a DJ on top of the ÖÖD Mirror House. The music, the atmosphere, and the great people we met made it a memorable night filled with new connections.
Outside the main conference, the display of unique glamping units was nothing short of spectacular. The variety on show included everything from wagons, mirror cabins, and safari tents to modern tiny homes, domes, tree orbs, tipis, and even inflatable bubbles. It was inspiring to see the creativity and innovation in outdoor hospitality, offering potential guests one-of-a-kind experiences. Each setup sparked ideas about how these units could transform properties and elevate the guest experience.
Day 2
Wednesday, October 2nd, was a bit slower at the booth, which gave us the chance to explore the outside units more. It was a great balance to how busy it was the previous day.
One of the standout moments for us was when Shari Heilala, President and Owner of Sage Outdoor Advisory, and Connor Schwab, Head of Outdoor Resorts and Glamping, presented to a room filled with attendees. They shared valuable insights into glamping investment hurdles and growth trends, sparking thoughtful conversations around the challenges and opportunities in the industry. We felt proud to contribute to these discussions and were grateful for the engaged audience. Get a copy of the presentation here.
The Glamping Show is always a fantastic opportunity to stay connected with the pulse of the industry, and this year was no different. We’re thankful for the connections we made and the chance to continue sharing our expertise in this ever-growing space. We can’t wait to see where the conversations and collaborations from this show take us in the months to come
We’re already looking forward to the next one!