3RD OCTOBER 2025 ** GITA ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF NEW PODCAST: THE GLAMPING BUSINESS ROUND-UP WITH VICKI JONES AND JOHN MADDY**
A brand-new podcast is hitting the airwaves for glamping professionals. Launched on 3rd October 2025, The Glamping Business Round-Up, hosted by glamping entrepreneur Vicki Jones (Tractors and Cream Glamping) and glamping pioneer John Maddy (Long Valley Holidays) will bring glamping businesses the insights, inspiration, and stories they need to thrive.
Created in association with the Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA), the podcast will cover the latest industry trends, practical business tips, and conversations with experts and site owners from across the sector. From marketing and operations to licensing, upsells, and the guest experience, no topic is off-limits.
John Maddy said: “Glamping is such a dynamic and exciting industry, but it also comes with unique challenges. This podcast is about creating a space where we can share real stories, practical advice, and help each other succeed.”
Vicki Jones added: “We want to give site owners and anyone thinking of entering the industry a weekly round-up they can rely on—something useful, relatable, and fun to listen to.”
GITA Executive Manager said: “Vicki and John are renowned throughout the glamping industry for their insights. It is fantastic news that they have launched a podcast to bring that to the wider glamping community. GITA is delighted to be associated with it.”
The Glamping Business Round-Up is available on all major podcast platforms, with video recordings of episodes also shared on YouTube.
To join GITA visit www.gitauk.org.
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About the Hosts
Vicki Jones is the founder of Tractors and Cream Glamping in Somerset and Vice-Chair of the Glamping Industries Trade Association (GITA). Alongside running her award-winning site, Vicki creates video content, mentors new site owners, and is a well-known voice in the UK glamping community.
John Maddy is a trailblazer and co-founder of Long Valley Yurts, widely recognised as one of the UK’s pioneering glamping businesses. He has set industry standards with his commitment to health, safety, and quality, and today consults internationally for insurance companies, health and safety organisations, and national tourist boards on operational strategy and safety standards in camping and glamping. Listen to the first episode here:
https://open.spotify.com/show/7DcXGx77vzahsn9ehPOGzI?si=qg-lEXdlQE6J9h4HuwlHqg
About GITA(UK)
The Glamping Industries Trade Association UK (GITA) is the trade association dedicated to supporting and promoting the glamping industry. GITA provides its members with valuable resources, industry insights, networking opportunities, and advocacy to ensure the continued success and growth of glamping businesses.
For more information contact: John White, Executive Manager of GITA on 07875 687370.