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- Home | https://www.gitauk.org/
- Join | https://www.gitauk.org/join
- News index | https://www.gitauk.org/news
- Events calendar file | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/DownloadAllFuture

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- Supplier Showcase | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/supplier-showcase | GITA's Manufacturer and Supplier Members produce a wide variety of products and services for the glamping industry. We think it is only right that you should have the opportunity to see what they do. Take a look at any of the below videos or websites that take your fancy. You will be able to see and hear direct from the supplier themselves just what it is that will make you want to buy what they have to offer.
- Our Partners | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/our-partners | GITA is proud of its manufacturer, supplier and associate members. They supply quality products and services into the glamping sector. We also offer enhanced partnerships to companies that wish to make more of their GITA membership. Below is a list of those companies. We thank them all for their support and for their contributions to our work.
- GITA Announces date of Spring Summit | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-announces-date-of-spring-summit | GITA announces the first GITA Spring Summit will be held on 12th May 2026 at Tractors and Cream in Somerset.
- GITA PARTNERS WITH GLAMPING ACADEMY | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-partners-with-glamping-academy | GITA Partners with The Glamping Academy® to Offer Exclusive Training and Fuel Industry Support
- Guest Blogs | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/guest-blog | The Glamping Industry has opinions. GITA is delighted to provide a platform for any member to give voice to their opinions about anything glamping. Read what your peers think by clicking on the titles below.
- Member Directory | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/members | This searchable directory connects you with the people and businesses shaping the UK’s glamping sector. Discover site owners offering everything from luxury treehouses to eco-friendly cabins, and connect with suppliers and manufacturers providing the structures, furnishings, and services that keep sites thriving. You’ll also find associate members - specialists in marketing, insurance, law, and more - offering expert support. Filter by type, location, or keyword to quickly find what you need. Together, our members form a vibrant community driving glamping forward.
- Meet The Team | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/meet-the-team | Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who share a genuine passion for the glamping industry. Each member brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, whether through running their own glamping sites across England and Wales or supplying essential products and services to the sector. Together, they form a strong, supportive team committed to driving the industry forward.
- Glampsite Weddings - top tips for glampsite operators | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/glampsite-weddings-top-tips-for-glampsite-operators | With relatively recent changes in the law (2022), more couples are looking to move their weddings or wedding celebrations outside the traditional format. Glampsites are an increasingly popular venue. Based on our webinar, Married at First Glamp (available to members to view), this article sets out a number of top tips you can to follow in order to make the big day a special, and profitable, one.
- Podcast | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/podcasts | Welcome to The Glamping Business Round-Up with Vicki Jones and John Maddy, brought to you in association with the Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA). This is the podcast where we dive into all things glamping—sharing industry insights, real stories, and practical tips to help you run a successful site. Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned owner, we’re here to give you the ideas and inspiration you need. If you want to get in touch with John and Vicki then please email glampingpodcast@gmail.com
- Glamping in the UK: Where Adventure Ends and Recovery Begins | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/glamping-in-the-uk-where-adventure-ends-and-recovery-begins | James Woodbine, GITA Director and owner of Woody's Glamping, discusses the value of glamping for the outdoor adventurer. After a long day hiking the Brecon Beacons, scrambling up the Cuillin Ridge, or paddling the wild waters of the Lake District, there’s something deeply satisfying about arriving at a place that feels both rugged and restorative. That’s the promise of off-grid glamping — a fast-growing £0.5 billion UK industry that’s redefining how we rest, recover, and reconnect with nature. Glamping in Britain isn’t just about luxury yurts, shepherd’s huts, tree houses and Instagrammable interiors. For many it is about experiencing the outdoors, seeing stars, silence from urban and city traffic, it’s about staying close to the action while enjoying the kind of creature comforts that make the next day’s activity even better. Think wood-fired hot tubs under the stars, proper mattresses, and a warm shower that doesn’t involve a head torch and a cold breeze.
- About Us | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/about-us | We are the trade association dedicated to supporting and growing the UK glamping industry. Our mission is simple: supporting your business, growing our industry. We represent and unite glamping site owners, manufacturers, suppliers, and professional service
- GITA announces launch of new glamping podcast | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-announces-launch-of-new-glamping-podcast | GITA announces launch of Glamping Business Round-Up podcast hosted by glamping luminaries John Maddy and Vicki Jones.
- GITA Membership tops 100 | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-membership-tops-100 | In a stunning achievement GITA Membership has passed the 100 mark in just over 12 months.
- GITA Business Support | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-business-support | GITA Business Support includes four advisory services: HR, Legal, Health & Safety and Tax. With a dedicated helpline for each, an online library of over 750 template documents giving you protection and peace of mind. These services are all included FREE in your membership fee and could save you £1,000's a year. As a member of GITA we've got you covered.
- World Glamping Day | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/world-glamping-day | Celebrate World Glamping Day - Saturday 4th April 2026
- GITA launches new planning roundtable | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-launches-new-planning-roundtable | GITA launches new planning roundtable with MWT Planning Consultants
- Old Barn Retreat wins a year's free membership of GITA | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/old-barn-retreat-wins-a-years-free-membership-of-gita | GITA announces that The Old Barn Retreat in Lincolnshire has won a free year's membership of GITA following a Prize Draw at the Glamping Show.
- GITA Announces New Chair and Vice-Chair of the Association | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-announces-new-chair-and-vice-chair-of-the-association | GITA this week announced that Derry Green founder of The Secret Garden Glamping has been elected as its Chair for the next two years, and Vicki Jones, Founder of Tractors and Cream Glamping, its Vice-Chair.
- GITA launches Buying Club | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-launches-buying-club | GITA launches Buying Club with Purchasing for Parks
- GITA Launches On-Line Member Merchandising Store | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-launches-member-merchandising-store | GITA Launches On-Line Member Merchandising Store
- GITA supports Scottish Tourism Alliance call for changes to Visitor Levy | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-supports-scottish-tourism-alliance-call-for-changes-to-visitor-levy | GITA supports Scottish Tourism Alliance call for changes to Visitor Levy
- Wanderlust Members to get 10% off GITA Membership | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/wanderlust-members-to-get-10%-off-gita-membership | Wanderlust Members to get 10% off GITA Membership
- TreeTents offers GITA Members 10% discount | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/treetents-offers-gita-members-10%-discount | TreeTents offers GITA Members 10% discount
- Res Nexus becomes Platinum Partner | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/res-nexus-becomes-platinum-partner-press-release | Res Nexus becomes Platinum Partner with GITA
- Top Tips - Making Glamping Sites more accessible | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/top-tips-how-to-make-your-glamping-site-more-accessible-for-the-less-able | Following a superb webinar from VisitEngland's, Ross Calladine, who is also a Government Disability and Access Ambassador, we have compiled a series of Top Tips you can employ to improve the accessibility of your site. Not only is this the right thing to do it will increase your bookings by widening the market of people who can visit.
- Merchandising for Members | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/merchandising-for-members | The GITA Merchandising Store for Members provides a free Pro Level subscription to an online merchandising store created by expert web software company Teemill, through its partnership with Bristol Fashion Co.
- Visitor Ready Accreditation | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/visitor-ready-accreditation | GITA has partnered with the AA to promote its Visitor Ready Accreditation Scheme.
- GITA HR | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-uk-hr | If you are already an employer or are considering employing staff then GITA HR is there to support you. Whether you are a larger organisation with an in-house HR department or a small SME, GITA HR provides expertise, guidance, support and peace of mind in the management of staff employment.
- GITA Legal | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-uk-legal | GITA Legal offers all members easy access to specialist legal advice and template documents. Whether you are just starting out on your business journey or are well established and looking to address specific legal issues, GITA Legal is here to help. An ideal tool for SME’s and sole traders who don’t have in-house legal expertise or the budget to engage a law firm.
- GITA Tax & VAT | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-uk-tax-and-vat | Whether you are a larger organisation with an in-house accountancy department or a small SME, GITA Tax provides expertise, guidance, support and peace of mind in dealing with all your tax affairs.
- The Benefits of Running Your Own Glamping Operation | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/the-benefits-of-running-your-own-glamping-operation | Running your own glamping operation can be an incredibly rewarding venture. Not only does it allow you to combine the best of both worlds—nature and luxury—but it also offers numerous benefits that can make your business both enjoyable and profitable. Here are five key advantages of diving into the glamping industry.
- Privacy Policy | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/privacy-policy | At the Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA), we take your privacy seriously. This policy outlines how we collect, use, store, and protect your personal information in accordance with UK data protection laws.
- GITA Health & Safety | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/health-and-safety-compliance-with-gita-uk | Keeping your business fully compliant with health and safety regulations is a legal requirement for all businesses, regardless of size. GITA H&S offers all members an easy and convenient solution in staying compliant without the expense of consultancy or in-house expertise. Offering assistance with a diverse range of H&S needs GITA H&S provides your business with the support, guidance and peace of mind every SME can't do with out.
- Is the UK Glamping Market Now Saturated? | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/uk-glamping-market-saturation | Setting up a glamping site in the UK can be a lucrative venture, but as the market grows, operators must consider whether saturation has occurred. This article explores the current state of the glamping market, signs of saturation, and strategies for success. With the right approach, there's still room for new and innovative glamping experiences.
- Key Glamping Regulations - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/essential-regulations-uk-glampsite-operators | Operating a glampsite in the UK involves navigating a complex web of regulations. Understanding these essential guidelines is crucial for success. This article provides insights into key regulations that every glamping operator must be aware of, from planning permissions to environmental concerns.
- GITA Library | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/library | Welcome to the GITA library, your trusted source for expert insights, practical advice, and in-depth analysis tailored to the glamping and outdoor hospitality industry. Our curated collection covers key topics, including business operations, marketing strategies, legal guidance, sustainability, and financial planning. Whether you're launching a new venture or refining your existing business, explore articles designed to help you stay informed and succeed in this evolving industry.
- Events | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/events | Welcome to the GITA Events, your go-to resource for key industry events, from upcoming conferences and networking opportunities to past webinars with on-demand recordings. Whether you're looking to connect with industry professionals, gain insights from expert speakers, or revisit valuable sessions, this is where you'll find the latest event listings. Some webinar recordings are accessible to the public, while others are available exclusively to logged-in visitors or members.
- Latest News | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/news | Welcome to the GITA News, where we curate the latest insights, updates, and developments shaping the glamping and outdoor hospitality industry. From regulatory changes and emerging trends to business innovations and sustainability practices, our news coverage keeps you informed and ahead of the curve. Whether you're a site operator, supplier, or industry professional, stay connected with the key stories that impact your business and the wider sector.

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- Fuelling your glampsite - Gas v Electric | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/fuelling-your-glampsite-gas-v-electric | Choosing between electric and gas for glamping might seem like a technical decision, but in reality, it shapes how your site runs, how guests experience their stay, and how easily you can expand your business. Taylor Glass from GlampLaunch takes you through the pros and cons
- Glamping Pod Layouts that Maximise your Guest Experience and ROI | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/glamping-pod-layouts-that-maximise-your-guest-experience-and-roi | If there’s one thing GlampLaunch's Taylor Glass has learnt working in the glamping sector, is that a great stay isn’t defined by where a pod sits, but by how it feels once you step inside. Layout might seem like a small detail, but it shapes how guests relax, reconnect, and experience the landscape around them.
- Planning and Exemption Certificates | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/planning-and-exemption-certificates | “Should I get planning or use an exemption certificate to start my glamping site?” is one of the most frequently asked questions of GITA. Whatever the answer, there is then a whole series of much more detailed questions that follow. This page attempts to give you the base level facts and point you in the direction you need to go whatever option you decided to follow.,
- Glamping and Animals | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/glamping-and-animals | Many glamping sites have animals: from a petting zoo to alpacas to sheep, chickens and goats. Guests can interact and benefit from their experience meeting animals, enhancing their glamping stay and generating another USP and more bookings for owners. Yet keeping animals isn't for everyone. So any glampsite owner thinking of bringing animals into their offer should read this article, which follows a GITA webinar with Alice Pond of Hush Hush and Gavin Bhudia-Luke of Stay Balanced Glamping.
- Top Tips - Add-Ons that Boost Bookings and Nightly Rates | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/top-tips-add-ons-that-boost-bookings-and-nightly-rates | If you run a glampsite, you already know it’s the little things that turn a booking into a repeat guest, a nice stay into a five-star review, and a quiet season into a busy one. But here’s the good news - those “little things” don’t have to be complicated, and they definitely don’t have to plug into the grid. In this Top Tips article, Head of Sales at Tree Tents International, Jazz Moodie, offers a few thoughts about the little things that can make a big difference.
- Social Media - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/social-media-top-tips | In the GITA Webinar on making the most out of social media, Vicki Jones of Tractors and Cream shared some of her insights from using various social media platforms to promote her business. The objective of using social media is to generate bookings so its ability to market widely, is definitely its strength. Here are her top tips.
- GITA Buying Club | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/gita-buying-club | The GITA Buying Club gives members access to exclusive discounts, deals and offers, all as part of their subscription. We have negotiated special deals with a range of providers. Keep checking this page to see any new additions to the range of products exclusively discounted for GITA Members. Don't miss out. Sign up now using the links below.
- The Buying Decision - Hot Tubs | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/the-buying-decision-hot-tubs | Hot Tubs are a must have for many glamping businesses bringing added experiential value to guests and added profit to the bottom line. Following our GITA webinar on the subject, Andy Daniels, from Woodpecker Hot Tubs has produced a guide to the questions you should ask and decisions you have to make before buying a hot tub for your unit, and crucially, how to get the best from the product once installed.
- Wood Burning Stoves - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/wood-burning-stoves-top-tips | Wood Burning Stoves are one of the essentials for many glamping experiences. Guests love the look and feel of a real fire and it is often the only heat source for the glamping unit. Buying the right stove for the right unit was the subject of GITA’s latest webinar in the Buying Decision series. Chris Davies of Coalbunker Pods/Welsh Dragon Stoves, took attendees through the key questions to ask before making a purchase and, crucially, the answers you need to get. Below sets out the key points but members can access a recording of the webinar here. It's not just the price and colour
- Mattresses - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/mattresses-top-tips | Mattressman’s, Darren Barker, Trade Director at Mattressman, hosted a webinar on March 26th which took attendees through all the questions to ask, and the answers to expect, when making this most important of buying decisions. The Top Tips below are the essential 'need to knows', but for the full discussion why not watch the webinar in Events.
- Customer Service - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/customer-service-top-tips | Customer Service is the key metric for your customers' experience of a stay at a glamping site. Giving your customers the best experience in the best way ensures repeat business and great promotion. In the GITA webinar on this subject, Nilesh Bhudia-Luke (Stay Balanced), Derry Green (The Secret Garden Glamping), Vicki Jones (Tractors and Cream) and James Woodbine (Woody's Glamping) explored how to create that optimal experience and how the goodwill it generates can be used to promote your business. The webinar also explored how you can turn the difficult guest into an unpaid advocate. Here are the Top Tips gleaned from the discussion.
- Great Tech Tools - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/tech-stack-for-glamping-operations | As glamping business owners, we need to wear many hats: accountant, cleaner, social media manager, HR expert, and handyman, to name a few. Running a glamping site can be a rewarding yet demanding venture, but the right technology can make a world of difference. In this article, we’ll explore the essential tech stack you need to improve efficiency, save time, and cut costs.
- The Customer Journey - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/memorable-customer-journey | The glamping industry thrives on delivering unique, unforgettable experiences. A guest’s journey begins long before they arrive on-site and continues well after they leave. By focusing on each stage - decision-making, the stay itself, and the return home - glampsites can stand out from the competition, foster loyalty, and encourage positive word-of-mouth.
- Planning - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/planning-a-new-glamping-business | Starting any new business is a daunting task, more so when it comes to starting a Glamping business. Mainly because most sites will be located in ecologically sensitive areas, with poor access and limited access to amenities such as power and water. Designing a site to meet your dreams and the expectations and needs of your guests is hard enough, but when it comes to getting planning permission there are some basics that you will want to consider to help appease the local authority planning and environmental committees.
- Banking - Top Tips | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/banking-tips-for-glamping-site-owners | As a glamping site owner, navigating the financial landscape is essential for success. Understanding your banking options is key. This article highlights the essential questions to ask yourself before signing up to a provider of banking services.
- Complaints Procedure | https://www.gitauk.org/pages/complaints-procedure | GITA(UK) operates a complaints procedure enabling member businesses to raise issues, complaints or concerns about a GITA(UK) member or the Association itself. Our Complaints Procedure sets out how we will manage any issues, complaints or concerns raised with us.

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- GITA Responds to EPC Consultation | https://www.gitauk.org/news/11-gita-responds-to-epc-consultation | In its response to the formal consultation, which closed at the end of February, GITA has opposed the Government's proposals to extend the Environmental Performance Certificate regime to glamping . | published=2025-03-06
- GITA partners with AA to promote Visitor Ready Accreditation | https://www.gitauk.org/news/9-gita-partners-with-aa-to-promote-visitor-read | The Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA) has launched a partnership with the AA to promote Visitor Ready, a free accreditation scheme for tourism businesses. The scheme helps businesses verify key legal requirements such as public liability insurance, fire risk assessments, gas safety, and food hygiene. | published=2025-03-05
- GITA Values Membership at over £3000 | https://www.gitauk.org/news/8-gita-values-membership-at-over-3000 | A study by GITA reveals that membership of the Association delivers an average return to members of over £3000 per annum. | published=2025-02-28
- GITA Launches New Website | https://www.gitauk.org/news/7-gita-launches-new-website | GITA launched its new website on 27th February 2025 providing a range of services and intelligence to members | published=2025-02-28
- GITA Launches GITA Business Support | https://www.gitauk.org/news/3-gita-launches-gita-business-support | GITA today announced the launch of a new advice line and document library called GITA Business Support. | published=2025-01-31
- GITA Announces Webinar Programme | https://www.gitauk.org/news/2-gita-announces-webinar-programme | GITA announces its webinar programme for the Autumn and Winter 2024/25 | published=2024-10-10
- Glamping Summit Meeting | https://www.gitauk.org/news/1-glamping-summit-meeting | A summit of interested parties was held in Gloucestershire today, discussing the creation of a Glamping Industries Trade Association. Chaired by Derry Green (Secret Garden Glamping) and John White (Arete Solutions) | published=2024-06-12

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- Trends, Predictions, Facts and Fiction Where is Glamping Going? | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=1 | Callum MacLeod Glampitect have been helping the glamping industry with consultancy and advice on planning, design and operation of glamping businesses for over a decade. Founder, Callum MacLeod, is immersed in the glamping sector and will take us through his thoughts on the latest trends and opportunities for the sector. A hosted discussion with Derry Green (The Secret Garden Glamping), Steph Curtis-Raleigh (International Glamping Business) and Sarah Riley (Inspired Courses) will follow. | start=2024-11-27 | access=public
- Webinar - The Buying Decision - Hot Tubs | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=2 | Hot Tubs are a must have for many glamping businesses bringing added experiential value to guests and added profit to your bottom line. In the first in our series of guides to the buying decision, Andy Daniels from Woodpecker Hot Tubs will guide you through the decisions you have to make before buying a hot tub for your unit, and crucially, how to get the best from the product once installed. | start=2025-01-22 | access=member-teaser
- All Members Meeting - How was your Easter? | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=12 | The second all members meeting of the year will discuss how successful Easter has been. It will also see the launch of our partnership with the AA to promote their accreditation scheme, Visitor Ready. | start=2025-02-04 | access=public
- GITA(UK) All Members Meeting | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=4 | Members are encouraged to come together to discuss the market, the work of the GITA(UK) and to suggest areas of work for the coming year. We will also be launching our new advice line. | start=2025-02-05 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - Customer Service - How to Get it Right | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=5 | No summary available. | start=2025-02-12 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - The Buying Decision - Wood Burning Stoves | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=6 | A wood-burning stove is the must have feature of nearly all glamping experiences. In the second of our series of guides to the buying decisions, a leading expert will guide you through the decisions you have to make before buying a wood burning stove for your unit, and crucially, how to get the best from the product once installed. | start=2025-02-26 | access=member-teaser
- All Members' Meeting - Launch of AA Partnership | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=10 | It is always good to hear how other operators are doing. Join us for a hosted discussion on members’ experiences over the Winter and what we can look forward to for the coming season. We will also be launching our partnership with the AA to promote their leading, and FREE, accommodation accreditation scheme, Visitor Ready. Come and hear what you have to do to earn accreditation for your glamping site. | start=2025-03-06 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - Health and Safety - the essential guide to getting your risk assessment right. | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=7 | There is no way of getting away from the fact that ensuring the health and safety of your guests is paramount. Too often it feels like a chore, but getting your risk assessment right from the outset will make compliance easy. Furthermore, a safe guest is a happy guest who will enjoy their stay. John Maddy of leading operator, Long Vally Yurts, has a profound and wide background in health and safety for the outdoor experience sector and will take you through the steps necessary to get this crucial part of your operation right first time. | start=2025-03-12 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - The Buying Decision - Mattresses | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=8 | Every bed needs a mattress, but you can waste hundreds of pounds by buying the wrong one for your unit. In the third of our series of guides to the buying decision, Darren Barkier of Mattressman, will guide you through the decisions you have to make before buying a mattress for your unit, and crucially, how to get the best from the product once installed. | start=2025-03-26 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - Social Media is our friend – how knowing even the basics can improve bookings. | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=19 | Love it or loathe it, social media is here to stay and used by millions of customers and potential customers everyday. Understanding how to use social media platforms and how customers interact with them can significantly boost your bookings. GITA(UK) Social Media lead, Vicki Jones, will take us through the basics of the major platforms so you can start to market your business to a new cohort of potential customers. | start=2025-04-01 | access=member-teaser
- All Members' Meeting - Launch of GITA(UK) Buying Club | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=13 | GITA(UK) has partnered with Purchasing for Parks to offer members access to goods and services that are used in your business and daily lives. From High Street brands to industry specific products members will enjoy mouth-watering savings on their expenditure which could pay for your subscription many times over. Come and hear how the scheme works and how you can access savings immediately. | start=2025-04-03 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - Reality v Imagination - cleaning, cooking, fires and change overs | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=9 | We all had dreams when we started our glamping businesses. Reality is often very different. With Easter just over a week away, hear from two experienced operators about how they have dealt with the practicalities of operating a glamping site from changeovers to transport and cooking to cleaning and how they have made productivity and management improvements by simply practical changes to the way things get done. | start=2025-04-09 | access=public
- All Members' Meeting - How was your Easter | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=14 | This all members' meeting will devote itself to discussing with members how well the traditional start of the season went. We will also be launching a new Member service - a premium subscription to an on-line merchandising store that you can add to your website and where you can order specific merchandising items you can give or sell to your customers. | start=2025-04-30 | access=member-teaser
- All Members Meeting - How was your Easter and launch of online shop for members | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=21 | At this all members' meeting we had a good discussion on bookings over Easter and the prospects for the coming season. There were some interesting insights into the trends members were witnessing. We also launched our latest member benefit - an online merchandising store that members can easily incorporate into their own websites. | start=2025-05-05 | access=member-teaser
- Webinar - Digitising the Guest Experience - how to make life easier for yourself and your guests | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=15 | This webinar will look at how to enhance and improve the guest experience through the use of technology to impart need-to-know information, guidance and on-site behaviours from the point of booking to the point of departure. | start=2025-05-08 | access=public
- Webinar - The Buying Decision – Domes, Cabins, Tree Houses and Shepherd’s Huts | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=16 | In the latest 'Buying Decision' webinar we take a look at one of the most expensive decisions glampsite owners might have to make, that of a major permanent or semi-permanent accommodation. | start=2025-05-14 | access=public
- Webinar - Sustainability - What does it really mean | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=11 | Sustainability is embedded in the DNA of the glamping sector, but it is sometimes hard to know what that means in practice, with endless guides, standards and certificates confusing the market. Hear from sustainability guru and experienced operator, John Maddy, about just what really matters when you are striving to minimise your impact on the natural world. | start=2025-05-28 | access=public
- Webinar - Accessing the Purple Pound – A Beginners Guide to Making your Glamping Business Accessible for all. | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=17 | The are 16 million people with some form of disability in the UK. It is estimated they and their families have a spending power of £274 billion, part of which will be spent on holidays. Where to stay and what to do depend upon how accessible and inclusive you are in your business, from easily readable information for the visually impaired to making it easy for a wheelchair user to use the facilities. A lot of this is easy to do and doesn’t necessarily need massive alterations to the physical aspects of your site. This webinar will take you through some of the things you can do to successfully reach the purple pound. | start=2025-06-10 | access=public
- Webinar - The planning minefield – how to avoid the mines and get the glamping site you want. | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=18 | Planning is THE issue raised both by existing glampsites and those looking to enter the sector. The myriad of rules, regulations laws and opinions can confuse and lead to expensive mistakes or planning refusals. Combined with Local Authorities that can be less than helpful, it is a surprise that many glampsite owners can ever make their dreams come true. Planning expert, Claire Wilkinson, will take us through the dos and don’ts of the planning process so you can get it right first time. She will also explore when it makes sense to get an Exemption Certificate and the rules you will need to follow to avoid a costly mistake. | start=2025-06-24 | access=public
- Animals and Glamping - Do they mix? | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=22 | Many glamping businesses allow their guests to see, interact with, and enjoy the company of animals on their site. It adds to the glamping experience and to the bottom line. This webinar explores whether this might be an option for your business through the experience of those who have animals, the dos and don’ts of buying and caring for animals and how to manage customers’ interactions with them. | start=2025-07-08 | access=member-teaser
- GITA(UK) AGM followed by drinks reception | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=23 | The GITA AGM will take place in the seminar tent of Glamping Show. Along side the formal business there will be series of glamping relevant talks and presentations before all GITA Members are invited to join Glamping Show Exhibitors at the Friday night drinks reception and BBQ. | start=2025-09-19 | access=member-teaser
- Dark Skies – Taking guests to the heavens | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=24 | Glamping Site Owners are always on the look out for new experiences to add to their offer. How about simply looking at the stars and taking a tour of the heavens. Etta Danneman from, Dark Skies will take you through the experience and explain what it does to your bottom line. | start=2025-09-30 | access=member-teaser
- Off-Grid Glamping – Easier than you think? | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=25 | Getting away for everything, literally everything, is a popular trend in the glamping market. What does it take to really provide that remote experience. Hear from Gary Finnie of GFM about the special challenges and their solutions when offering guests that rea get away from it all experience. | start=2025-10-21 | access=member-teaser
- Ask Claire - Planning Roundtable | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=33 | Claire Wilkinson of MWT Planning Consultants responds to questions about planning law and members' own planning enquiries In a highly informative session on a subject about which everyone has an experience. | start=2025-10-23 | access=member-teaser
- Electrical Safety for Glamping | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=26 | Keeping Guests safe is the number one priority for all site owners. With wood burning stoves and outdoor electrics it is essential installation, maintenance and proper risk assessments are in place. This webinar will discuss with Matthew Gilmore, Technical Director Guardian Electrical Compliance Ltd just what you need to do to get it right first time – no one wants a second time. | start=2025-11-04 | access=member-teaser
- The Buying Decision – Getting your Gas right. | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=27 | In the latest in the 'Buying Decision' series of Webinars GITA Member, Calor, will take us through their wide range of LPG solutions tailored for the glamping market. From heating and hot water to powering the perfect campsite BBQ, Calor has a gas bottle to suit. If you’re looking to enhance your guests’ experience with a reliable and sustainable setup, join us to hear from the experts in the field about what you need to know to make the right choice of product and how to maintain and operate it safely. You will discover how other glamping businesses are benefiting from LPG and see how it could work for you too. | start=2025-11-18 | access=member-teaser
- Levelling, paving and decking | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=28 | Getting a glamping unit level at installation, getting any paving level, and getting any decking level is rule number one for any installation of units, paving or decking. But there’s more to it than just getting your spirit level out. Karl Ross of Ovaedo took us through how to go about the process and what you need to look for in a levelling solution, your paving and your decking. | start=2025-12-02 | access=member-teaser
- All Members' Christmas Meeting | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=29 | GITA will hold its Christmas meeting to discuss the year just past and the year to come. Christmas jumpers will be optional. | start=2025-12-16 | access=member-teaser
- Weddings - Getting Married at First Glamp | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=30 | With all sorts of venues becoming licensed to conduct wedding ceremonies there has been an increase in the number of weddings and wedding parties taking place at glampsites. This webinar will discuss the pros and cons of hosting weddings, including the management of stag and hen do’s. | start=2026-01-13 | access=member-teaser
- Marketing – Getting Seen, Noticed and Booked | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=35 | Industry luminaries, Sarah Riley, Sarah Orchard and Hayley Parker form a high-level panel discuss the things that get you seen, noticed and booked. | start=2026-01-27 | access=member-teaser
- Industry Trends and Predictions | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=36 | What does the glamping market look like in 2026 and beyond. | start=2026-02-10 | access=member-teaser
- Asset and Other Finance | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=37 | We all need money to invest in our business. Our finance expert members will in a panel discussion tell us what we need to know and do to get our hands on the money we need at the best price available. | start=2026-02-24 | access=member-teaser
- Insurance – How to reduce your premiums. | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=38 | New Members and glamping specialists, CoverMarque and Tower Insurance explain what you need to do to make sure you have the right cover at the right price for your glampsite. | start=2026-03-10 | access=member-teaser
- Buying Decision – Logs and Briquettes | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=39 | As will all our Buying Decision webinars, what we know isn’t usually as much as what we don’t know. In this edition of the Buying Decision webinar series we take a look at logs and briquettes; what you need to know to ensure you are buying the right product from the right company for the right price in order to keep your guests warm and happy. And to stay legal and safe. | start=2026-03-24 | access=member-teaser
- Buying Decsion – Tents, Yurts and Teepees | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=40 | In this edition of our Buying Decision webinars, we take a look at all you need to know to ensure that you are fully informed before making a purchase of these common types of glamping accommodation. Furthermore, those who already have a tent, yurt, teepee or similar will want to hear about maintenance. | start=2026-04-07 | access=member-teaser
- From booking to checkout – optimising the guest experience | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=32 | Giving guests a seamless digital experience following their decision to book is essential. It affirms their choice, provides confidence and ultimately drives good reviews and repeat business. Touch Stay and Anytime are leaders in the field and will present their thoughts on how to make the guest experience from booking to checkout, an exemplary one. | start=2026-04-21 | access=member-teaser
- Water – using a precious resource well on your glampsite | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=41 | We all take water for granted but is a special resource that needs to be husbanded as much as all the other natural resources that make glamping such a unique experience. Hear from Paul Musgrove from Ecoprod which helps clients both large and small consider water in an holistic way: where does your water come from, what is used for and where does it go, answers to which can make a big difference to water consumption, cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions. | start=2026-05-05 | access=member-teaser
- GITA SPRING SUMMIT | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=42 | A day of face-to-face education, networking and fun at Tractors and Cream glampsite in Somerset. This event is not to be missed. We will have a range of excellent speakers, workshops, and a tabletop exhibition from our supplier members, together with plenty of time to network and have fun. Details will flow under separate cover. | start=2026-05-12 | access=public
- Enhancing and Developing your Glampsite | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=43 | In our latest webinar, Alex Cash (Pod Factory/Glammpitect), Michele Lovell (Tregantle Farm Eco Glampsite), Jake Rocking (You Can Sauna), Andy Daniels (Woodpecker Hot Tubs), and Mark Scott (Clear Sky Safari Tents) take us through some of the things, big and small that you can do to enhance the appeal and profitability of your glampsite.t | start=2026-05-19 | access=member-teaser
- Getting your rates right and how to appeal | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=45 | Ratings expert, Barry Davies of Davies and Co guides members through the latest rates revaluation and how to make sure your rates bill is accurate. In addition he will explain what to do if you think it is not right. | start=2026-05-21 | access=member-teaser
- EV Charging for Glampsites | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=46 | There are over 2 million fully electric cars on UK roads. Are you offering charge points for your guests? Laura Coggins of GITA Member, Yoink, takes us through the EV landscape, why it is now essential to offer guests the opportunity to charge their cars, and the various solutions available and their pros and cons. | start=2026-06-16 | access=member-teaser
- Accessorising your glampsite | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=47 | From nice soap to umbrellas, from heated mats to pictures on the wall, it is sometimes the add-ons you provide that make the biggest impact on your guests. However, the impact of these depends crucially on having a clear vision about your aesthetic and the demographic of your guests. And it's not just the shampoo you supply. Everything from the toiletries to the experiences you offer to the values you embody are all add-ons to your core brand. | start=2026-06-30 | access=member-teaser
- The Glamping Show and GITA AGM | https://www.gitauk.org/Event/Download?id=48 | The industry's annual get together in Stoneleigh is always fun and informative. GITA as usual will have a stand at the Show and for members will be hosting its AGM in the afternoon of the first day. | start=2026-09-10 | access=public