Bonus sessions offer real-world strategies to achieve outdoor hospitality success

5:00 pm – 11:30 pm

Monday Party at The Nest

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Smarter Revenue Management: The Future of Glamping Pricing with AI

Discover how to unlock untapped revenue potential at your glamping property using AI-powered dynamic pricing—without adding more to your to-do list. In this high-impact session, TakeUp’s CTO will demystify how cutting-edge pricing tools are helping operators like you increase occupancy, optimize rates, and boost revenue—all while saving hours every week. You’ll leave with clear, actionable strategies and insights for implementing AI without needing a tech background. If you’re looking to grow faster, work smarter, and price with precision, this session is a must-attend.

Speakers: Chris McPherson, Co-Founder & CTO of TakeUp
Location: Windmill Room

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

5 Must-Have Tech Tools Used by Successful Operators

In this session we will be looking at some of the tech you didn’t know you needed for your glamping business. In addition, we will explore essential tech tools available that can save you time and money by automating time consuming tasks and improving your guest experience.

Speakers: Nathan Mayfield, President of Strategic Partnerships, ResNexus
Location: Windmill Room

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Luxury Resorts Without the Guesswork: Your Turnkey Path from Vision to Opening Day

Join the Harmony team, for a candid inside look at the full journey: from site choice and guest-led design, to build strategy and long-term operation of a premium outdoor resort.

Completing the full project can feel overwhelming—from zoning hurdles to infrastructure headaches, design challenges, and guest-ready operations. At Harmony Domes, we take the complexity off your shoulders with our A-to-Z turn-key service, delivering geodesic domes, infrastructure, interiors, and operational readiness in one streamlined process.

In this session, we will share the principles that define true luxury in the outdoors, the decisions that protect margins and drive occupancy, how to create experiences guests talk about for years, and what makes or breaks an outdoor project.

Speakers: Vasyl Kostiuk, the founder of Harmony, with Michael Eveland, COO of Harmony Domes and Yuriy Musiyenko will share the real-world challenges of building big projects, what the market is telling us now, and how to set the project up for success from the start.

Location: Booth #1212

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Demystifying RV Park Accounting & Best Practices + Happy Hour

Stop letting messy books slow you down. Learn how to lock in accurate records, integrate systems the right way and make confident financial decisions that boost valuation, cash flow and growth. Whether you’re a park owner, manager or accountant, this session shows where the rubber meets the road and how to keep your numbers rock solid.

And what makes an accounting talk even better? Staylist is also hosting a Happy Hour—cheers to smarter finances!

Speakers: Amir Harpaz, CPA and Nic Gramstad, Staylist
Location: Booth #707

9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Visit The Nest at Black Hawk

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Speaker: Harmony Domes
Location: The Nest at Black Hawk

9:30 am – 10:30 am

AGA Conexión Glamping x Mexican Glamping Association Meet-Up

¡Acompáñanos para el primer encuentro presencial dedicado a la comunidad glamping de habla hispana! Este espacio especial es organizado por la American Glamping Association (AGA) en colaboración con Conexión Glamping y la Asociación Mexicana de Glamping (MGA). Click to RSVP.

Quiénes deben asistir: Nuevos y futuros operadores de glamping que están en las primeras etapas de exploración o lanzamiento de su proyecto.

Qué esperar:

• Un ambiente casual y acogedor para conectar con colegas
• Espacio para “Cross Pollination“, de compartir ideas y hablar de retos y metas reales
• Orientación del equipo de la AGA y MGA, y de miembros con experiencia
• Inspiración y claridad para dar tus próximos pasos

Por qué es importante: Este encuentro en persona está diseñado para que te sientas acompañado, informado e inspirado por otros que están recorriendo el mismo camino.

Speakers: Ruben Martinez, Founder of the American Glamping Association
Location: Booth #807

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Informative Discussion with EOB Consulting

Starting an outdoor hospitality business can be incredibly rewarding. It can also be very lucrative. However, there’s a lot that goes into creating a successful park. Stop by the EOB Consulting booth and learn how to open an RV park successfully while minimizing costs and making the most of your site. We’ll talk about consulting, planning and development services.

Speakers: Ed Bridgman, EOB Consulting
Location: Booth #307

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Circular-by-Design Glamping: Faster Builds, Lower Carbon, Happier Guests

Discover how 3D-printed structures are transforming outdoor hospitality. Azure Printed Homes will share how their innovative, circular-by-design approach shortens build times, lowers carbon footprints and creates unique stays that wow guests. Learn how sustainable construction can help you scale faster, stand out in the market and deliver unforgettable guest experiences, all while doing right by the planet.

Speakers: Gene Eidelman, Azure Printed Homes
Location: Booth #1014

11:45 am – 1:00 pm

AGA New & Aspiring Operator Meet-Up

Open to everyone! Join the AGA Aspiring Operator Meet-Up at the Glamping Show Americas! This in-person event will be held at the AGA booth #807. Connect with fellow aspiring operators, share ideas and learn from industry experts at this preimer networking event. Don’t miss this opportunity to network and grow your glamping business. Click here to RSVP.

Who It’s For: New and aspiring glamping operators who are in the early stages of exploring or launching their glamping business.

What to Expect:

• Casual, welcoming environment to connect with peers
• Idea-sharing and real talk about challenges and goals
• Guidance from the AGA team and seasoned members
• Motivation and clarity for your next steps

Speakers: Ruben Martinez, Founder of the American Glamping Association
Location: Booth #807

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Campfire Creations: S’mores & Fire Pit Design

Stop by our booth to roast free artisan s’mores and chat with Kyle, our fire pit artisan, about all your fire feature dreams! Whether you’re picturing cozy nights under the stars, gathering around a glowing centerpiece at your glamping site, or creating the perfect outdoor ambiance, Kyle will help you design and customize a fire pit that fits your style and view. Come for the s’mores, stay to bring your dream fire feature to life!

Speakers: Kyle Gowen, Colorado Fire Pits
Location: Booth #1204

2:15 pm – 3:15 pm

Fireside Chat with White Duck Outdoors: How Chris Jeub (The Glamping Guy) Tripled His Glamping Revenue

Join White Duck Outdoors for an inspiring Fireside Chat with Chris Jeub—better known as the Glamping Guy—who transformed his Monument, Colorado property by tripling revenue, boosting direct bookings, and elevating guest satisfaction. Chris will share the strategies behind his success, including how he uses a White Duck Avalon tent as part of his guest experience. You’ll discover how Chris’ actionable insights and White Duck’s thoughtfully designed glamping tents can help you start and grow your glamping business.

Speakers: Chris Jeub of Monument Glamping, Olivia Chadwell of White Duck Outdoors
Location: Booth #1205

11:30 am – 12:30 pm

Search. Scroll. Stay: How Travelers Find You and Why Digital Strategy Matters

In today’s web-driven world, travelers are finding their next getaway from the palm of their hand—not through traditional, costly marketing methods that rarely served the outdoor hospitality industry well. This session will break down what’s essential in digital marketing in 2025, how it fits into a broader marketing plan, and how to prioritize your efforts for maximum impact. We’ll explore the modern guest’s path to discovery, the hierarchy of digital “must-haves,” and effective strategies to boost your online presence.

Speakers: Tim Murphy, Owner of Emberglow Outdoor Resort
Locations: Windmill Room

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Sage Glamping Data – Understand Growth Trends, Rates, Unit Types and Amenities

What is the highest performing glamping unit type? What amenities drive the highest nightly rates? Is the industry growing overall? This presentation will showcase the insights from the 2025 data of the top 400+ professional glamping locations in the USA.

Speakers: Shari Heilala, Founder & President of Sage Outdoor Advisory, and Kristin Andersen Garwood, Vice President of Outdoor Hospitality of Sage Outdoor Advisory
Location: Windmill Room

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Visit The Nest at Black Hawk

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Speaker: Harmony Domes
Location: The Nest at Black Hawk

9:30 am – 10:30 am

Tame the Tax Beast!

Join Tyler for a chat on smarter tax planning. Learn about managing income, maximizing deductions, handling assets, and tax strategies for the glamping & outdoor hospitality industry.

Speaker: Tyler Otto, Specialized Accounting
Locations: Booth #215

9:45 am – 10:30 am

Website Audit 101 with NewBook: Turn Clicks into Bookings

Is your website leaving money on the table? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll walk through a live “health check” of a glamping site’s online presence – from homepage to checkout. Attendees will follow along on their own phones or laptops, identifying quick wins and uncovering missed opportunities to boost conversions.

We will cover: spot gaps in your homepage, booking flow, and checkout experience. Identify easy fixes to improve user experience, trust and brand consistency

Speakers: Justin Williams, Newbook
Locations: Booth #807

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Pioneer Vision Workshop: From Big Ideas to Business Models

For operators and developers ready to move beyond inspiration, this high-energy workshop puts you inside the Pioneer Vision Canvas—the professional framework I use with leading hospitality clients nationwide. As a planner and landscape architect, I’ve helped some of the largest resort companies turn vision into strategy that works on the ground.

Through fast-paced team rotations in real-world scenarios (mountain lakes, desert oases, coastal forests), you’ll learn how to align vision with market opportunity, convert location advantages into competitive edges, and design guest-centered programs that connect to revenue. You’ll leave with a completed sample scenario, a blank Pioneer Vision Canvas for your own project, and a complimentary 30-minute Compass Call after the show. This isn’t theory—it’s the process that separates successful operators from dreamers.

Speakers: Matt Small, RVi
Locations: Booth #807

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Campfire Creations: S’mores & Fire Pit Design

Stop by our booth to roast free artisan s’mores and chat with Kyle, our fire pit artisan, about all your fire feature dreams! Whether you’re picturing cozy nights under the stars, gathering around a glowing centerpiece at your glamping site, or creating the perfect outdoor ambiance, Kyle will help you design and customize a fire pit that fits your style and view. Come for the s’mores, stay to bring your dream fire feature to life!

Speakers: Kyle Gowen, Colorado Fire Pits
Location: Booth #1204

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Tiny Open House | Social Hour | COO Meet & Greet With Jen Carroll

With hundreds of tiny homes on wheels built to date, Tru Form Tiny has pioneered excellence as a trusted tiny home builder. Come meet Jen Carroll to chat about how a tiny home can enhance your glampsite.

Speakers: Jen Carroll, Co-Owner, COO, Tru Form Tiny
Location: Booth #914

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

MC Fireside Chats Podcast, Live and In Person

Stop by for real-time insights and candid conversations with some of the biggest voices in glamping. This is your chance to hear directly from the leaders shaping the future of outdoor hospitality so bring your questions.

Whether you’re attending in person or tuning in online, this live broadcast will give you a front-row seat to one of the industry’s most anticipated gatherings.

Speakers: Brian Searl, Modern Campground;  Sarah Riley, Glamping Show Americas; Anne Howard, HoneyTrek; Tori and Seth Bolt, Bolt Farm Treehouse Greg Emmert, Vireo; and Mike Harrison, CRR Hospitality.
Location: Oasis Food Court

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Free Design Consultations with our Architects, Planners and Landscape consultants

We are a full-service engineering consultancy firm delivering purpose-driven projects backed by expertise and ownership. Stop by for a free design consultation with our our architects, planners and landscape consultants.

Speakers: Zachary Stoltenberg, LJA Engineering
Location: Booth #133