The Glamping sector is maturing

September 19 2025
by Glamping expert
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The VIEWW glamping event was held at the 't Mölke holiday park on September 17 and 18. In the industry, it's no longer necessary to explain what 'glamping' is. Businesses are ready for the next step: optimizing their...

SETT: from regional stock exchange to European knowledge and innovation platform

September 11 2025
by Glamping expert
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Nearly 20 years ago, outdoor hospitality expert Richard Otten first walked the SETT trade show floor in Montpellier. At the time, it was a typically French trade show, primarily focused on the region. Since then, the event has become the leading European meeting place...

New at VIEWW 2025: interactive knowledge sessions about glamping

September 10 2025
by Glamping expert
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During VIEWW 2025 at the Mölke glamping site near Rijssen, this coming Wednesday, September 17th, and Thursday, September 18th, the glamping experience will receive special attention in the form of interactive knowledge sessions. In a roundtable setting, Richard Otten (Glampingexpert.nl) will discuss the glamping experience with industry professionals...

Inspirational trip to Montpellier: experience the European recreational world up close

From 3 to 6 November 2025, HISWA-RECRON and France-Compagnie are organising a unique inspirational trip for recreation professionals to Montpellier, the beating heart of the southern French leisure sector.

Podcast series spotlights vocational education and the leisure sector

This summer, Leisuretalk and Gastvrijheid Begint van Binnen are launching a new summer special. Titled "MBO – Mega Important Education! – The Podcast," they aim to demonstrate the importance of vocational education (MBO) for the broader leisure sector in the Netherlands.

Caravana 2025: The Festive Start of the Camping Season

From 29 January to 2 February 2025, the WTC Expo in Leeuwarden will be transformed into the vibrant heart of camping in the Netherlands. Caravana is now known as the inspiring start event for the new camping season. New this year is the Glamping Plein with which...

Glamping Trends Update from the Glamping Show in Stoneleigh

September 27 2024
by Glamping expert
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Last week I (Richard Otten) from glampingexpert.nl was present at The Glamping Show in Stoneleigh to see what the trends are in the UK market and what we can learn from this. This year an extra special edition: the tenth...

Podcast Peter van der Schans (IAAPA Europe) in the run-up to the attraction trade fair in Amsterdam

September 19 2024
by Glamping expert
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In Richard Otten's latest podcast, Peter van der Schans (director IAAPA Emea) is given the opportunity to share his vision on the attractions sector. "The battle for time is more important in the attractions sector than the battle for the available...

SETT fair Montpellier – A successful fair with many Dutch exhibitors

November 27 2023
by Glamping expert
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The SETT fair (camping and outdoor trade fair), which took place in Montpellier from 7 to 9 November, once again broke all records this year. With 18.348 visitors and 730 exhibitors, this fair underlines its status as an essential platform for professionals...

The Glamping sector is maturing

SETT: from regional stock exchange to European knowledge and innovation platform

New at VIEWW 2025: interactive knowledge sessions about glamping

Inspirational trip to Montpellier: experience the European recreational world up close

Podcast series spotlights vocational education and the leisure sector

Caravana 2025: The Festive Start of the Camping Season

Glamping Trends Update from the Glamping Show in Stoneleigh

Podcast Peter van der Schans (IAAPA Europe) in the run-up to the attraction trade fair in Amsterdam

SETT fair Montpellier – A successful fair with many Dutch exhibitors

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