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NBC’s Glamping on Mount Diablo

On the recent NBC, Worth the Trip Article, they chronicle a four day glamping trip over Diablo’s 30 mile trail.

If you can stow away your technology and get away from daily stresses, this four day trip will help you connect further with nature to be able to see Mount Diablo at it’s finest.

During this glamping excursion, the staff will haul your gear as well as set up your new camp while local chef’s create on the spot gourmet meals.

Too enjoy more than just an amazing view, the wildflowers of Mount Diablo bloom between April 29-May 2.

The wildflowers have a special story to tell, they still bloom through encountering the Morgan Fire of 2013.

Connect with nature and delve into Mount Diablo’s history, character and delights on a wonderful four day glamping trip.

For more on Mount Diablo, check out NBC’s article: Glamping on Mount Diablo; Spend four days “gently roughing it” in the flower-pretty countryside.

To register on this four day trip go to: http://www.savemountdiablo.org/activities_events_4days.html

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Glamping.com Hires General Manager

Salt Lake City, UT — January 2015 — Glamping.com, a discerning guide to experiential travel, announced that it has hired Ryan Hutchings to lead the marketing and business strategy moving forward. Mr. Hutchings will utilize his extensive online marketing expertise and deep industry knowledge to grow the Glamping.com brand and expand the glamping – glamorous camping – travel segment as whole.

“I am very excited to lead Glamping.com,” states Hutchings. “The growing interest in glamping from both consumers and property owners around the world shows that this is a niche in the travel segment poised to gain in popularity. Glamping search volume worldwide saw a 40% increase this past holiday season compared to last year. The trend is not slowing down.”

“Our vision is to become the leading resource for everything glamping. As this trend takes hold around the world, Glamping.com will lead the expansion and become a valuable asset for both consumers and property owners.”

Mr. Hutchings has been a marketing leader in the travel and tourism industry for over 10 years. Most recently he led the marketing efforts of leading vacation rental technology and wholesaler LeisureLink (previously known as VacationRoost). During that time Ryan saw the company through multiple acquisitions, new business product launches and a massive consumer marketing campaign that has more than doubled in volume over the last couple of years.

Besides running successful companies in the travel space, Ryan Hutchings is also a leader in the online marketing industry. He is a founding board member of Utah’s largest online marketing professional organization and has been invited to speak around the nation as a leading expert in PPC, SEO and Conversion Optimization.
Glamping as a segment in the travel industry has seen exponential growth. A few years ago it was estimated that fewer than 50 glamping sites existed in North America and Glamping.com currently shows that the U.S. alone has 200+ glamping accommodations.

About Glamping.com
Glamping.com is the world’s leading authority on experiential travel and everything glamping – glamorous camping. Glamping.com is the ultimate resource for consumers looking to find unique and inspirational destinations to experience around the world. The website offers glamping accommodation listings spanning 7 continents and more than 50 countries.

For further information, please contact:
Laura Davidson Public Relations
Ashley Day / Jessica Foreman
Ashley@ldpr.com / Jessica@ldpr.com

Glamping.com
media@glamping.com

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Six of the Best Australian Glamping Camps

Camden Courier has named 6 of the best Australian glamping camps.

According to the Courier, Flash Camp, Nightfall Wilderness Camp, The Escape, Paperback Camp, Ikara Safari Camp and Tanja Lagoon Camp are the the 6 best locations for glamping camps in Australia.

The Flash Camp offers mobil safari tents that go where you want them to be, the four person tent will be set up and waiting when a guest arrives at any festival. In addition, the Flash Camp experience includes a private bar and cafe, toilets, showers, make-up room, massages and bedoiun communal tent for the perfect VIP feel.

The Nightfall Wilderness camp located in Lamington National Park offers a carbon- neutral rainforest retreat for 6. Three architect-inspired safari tents offer king sized beds, a fireplace, rain shower, vintage-tin bath and organic toiletries. In addition, the camp offers organic meals prepared and served.

The Escape offers two luxury tents on the 4.9 acre property fronting the Clyde River. With just an over night bag, the hotesses’ will do the rest with amenities that include breakfast, gourmet lunches by the river and three course dinners by the resident chef. Also, this destination offers many scenic activities such as bushwalking, swimming, birdwatching and surfing.

The Paperback Camp offers a king deluxe tent that can sleep six, this eco friendly tent includes solar lighting, bamboo-cotton linen and outdoor bush shower. Guest can enjoy a new wood fire oven pizzas at the Paperback Treetop Restaurant as well as an included breakfast the following morning.

The Ikara Safari Camp along the Wildman Wilderness Lodge, just opened 15 new spacious safari tent. Each tent, air conditioned, offers a king size bed, zip open windows and a timber deck.

The Tanja Lagoon Camp located on a old farm, is located just behind the beach at Tathra. Each tent includes a handmade timber queen bed with an adjoining suite and kitchenette.

For more information on these awesome Australian glamping camps check out the Camden Haven Courier article: Six of the best: Australian glamping camp.