We chat with sauna expert and founder of Out of the Valley, Rupert McKelvie, to discuss what makes saunas so great, how to do them right and the common misconceptions and mistakes that surround what’s fast become an essential element of the glamping experience.

Canopy & Stars places, with their natural surroundings, have a unique opportunity to capitalise on this demand, but what, you might wonder, are wellness travellers actually looking for? Well, we’ve brought our years of monitoring travel trends and guest behaviour to bear on the question, so here are our top tips on making your place work for wellness.

Over the course of the year, we’ve seen an increase in guests looking for better value spaces to stay.

We have seen a big increase in bookings for occasions, with over 50% of our bookings now attributed to occasions.

Glamping is a new ethos that's sticking around. We’ve been extending our reach in the press and on social media to put ourselves at the centre of this conversation.

As the glamping industry matures, the demand for more unique and one-off spaces is on the rise.

Food is an important part of the Canopy & Stars experience. In this article we give our advice on how to reduce your food waste and costs.

Whilst the bustling summer season may still be the revenue peak, the quieter winter months present an opportunity to upgrade the experience you provide for guests. So, what does this look like?

Watch the talk we gave at the Farm Business Innovation Show in 2021. Whilst the industry stats will now be out of date, it still provides lots of ideas and inspiration.

Our team have crunched the numbers, spoken to guests and owners, and hunted out the biggest trends in outdoor holidays for 2020.

Watch our founder, Tom Dixon, talk about 'The Future of Glamping'. Tom examines how glamping has fared in a difficult year and what’s in store for the industry in 2021, with particular emphasis on how owners can develop and grow their businesses.

The uncertainty over Britain’s future with the EU continues to affect the travel industry in terms of consumer confidence and booking patterns. Here’s what’s happening for us at Canopy & Stars, the response of the wider industry so far and a look at potential future impact.

Snowy spells, freakish heatwaves and Harry Kane’s golden boot have created an odd mood across the country and been responsible for a surprising pattern of bookings.

These are our top 10 predictions for glamping holidays in 2019, featuring wellness, relationships, special occasions and dogs.