9:40 am – 10:25 am

Pricing Strategies – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

Think you’ve got a solid pricing strategy? Curious if your prices should get a facelift next season? This session goes over the good, the bad and the ugly pricing models commonly used in the business world, with a special focus on those approaches proven to increase profitability and long-term financial success for businesses in the outdoor adventure industry.

By the end of the session, you’ll not only understand big-picture economic trends, you’ll also know which pricing models are most profitable for your glamping & lodging outfit.

Speaker: Zeb Smith, Owner of Zebulon LLC
Location: Windmill Room

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Key Differences between Ordinary and Exceptional Glamping Sites

Every week, another operator opens down the road. The market is crowding fast, so how do you stand out to potential guests instead of getting overlooked? This session looks at both ways to succeed and the mistakes that could quietly sink your operations—giving you actionable ways to stand apart and capture bookings. Led by Will Beilharz, CEO and founder of Artistree, drawing on 14 years designing, developing and operating outdoor hospitality locations that actually work. You’ll leave knowing what to avoid, what to build and how to position your property so guests choose you first.

Speaker: Will Beilharz, Founder of Artistree
Location: Windmill Room

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

Work Smarter: AI and Automation That Actually Works for Glamping Businesses

I’ve heard it, you’ve heard it, we’ve all heard it: AI is taking over. But what actually works for glamping businesses? Discover some practical ways glamping operators of all sizes use AI and automation to streamline their daily tasks, enhance guest experience, improve communication and most importantly, drive more direct bookings. All the while keeping the human touch that your guests have grown to know and love.

Speaker: Nathan Mayfield, Product Architect of ResNexus
Location: Windmill Room

9:40 am – 10:25 am

Never Miss the Guest: How AI Helps Glamping Operators Capture Revenue, Support Lean Teams and Deliver Better Stays

Phone calls and texts remain critical revenue and service channels for glamping operators—especially after hours, during peak periods and when small teams are stretched thin. This panel will explore how operators are using AI voice, text and concierge tools to answer questions, check availability, complete reservations, capture payments, communicate at scale and escalate situations that require a human touch.

Grounded in real-world case studies, the discussion will show how one owner-operated property generated 60% of its revenue through AI-assisted conversations and achieved 34% year-over-year growth, while another handled more than 5,000 guest interactions with 94% resolved without staff involvement. Panelists will also discuss multilingual service, upselling, emergency communication and how to balance automation with genuine hospitality.

Speakers: Angel Kelchev, Chief Business Officer at Dextr AI & Nathan Mayfield, President of Strategic Partnerships at ResNexus
Location: Windmill Room

12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

AI in Plain English: Walk Out Knowing What’s Real and What Isn’t

Everyone in glamping is being told they need AI. Very few have been told what it actually does for them on Monday morning.

This session cuts through the noise. We start with where guests find and book you today, and why that picture is less stable than it looks. We separate what AI genuinely does well right now from what is still years away, or simply marketing.

We look at where guest discovery is heading as AI-powered travel planning develops, and what that means for sites that want to stay in front of it rather than react to it later.

You will leave with a clear view of what is real, what is hype and a short list of things you can do this week without buying anything.

Speaker: Todd Sabo, Chief Growth Officer at Grevon
Location: Windmill Room

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

The State of Glamping: Performance, Trends & Market Insights

Join Campspot for a data-driven look at the current state of the glamping industry as we compare glamping performance to other accommodation types across changing market conditions. We’ll explore evolving guest preferences, booking trends, ADR, RevPAS, guest spending and demographics, while sharing insights into the accommodation types and amenities that are performing well across today’s market.

Whether you’re considering adding glamping accommodations or simply looking to better understand this growing segment, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of the trends and performance shaping today’s glamping market.

Speaker: Nic Gramstad, VP of Sales at Campspot
Location: Windmill Room

ALL DAY

Build Your Own Carabiner Toolkit

Speaker: Rachel Vigil, CEO/Founder of UpClose Marketing
Location: Booth #231

9:40 am – 10:25 am

Cooler Keg Demos

Cooler Keg is a patented, electricity-free portable kegerator that serves anything on tap—hot or cold, still or carbonated. From camp bars, poolside and beach service to events, guest spaces, and private gatherings, the Cooler Keg gives glamping properties a simple way to expand beverage offerings, add premium amenities, create new revenue opportunities, and deliver memorable guest experiences—without being tied to an outlet. Stop by to see a demo of how the Cooler Keg serves beer, wine, seltzers, cocktails, soda, cider, and more wherever guests gather.

Speakers: Racine Gruberman, Cooler Keg
Location: Booth #407

9:40 am – 10:25 am

How Ground Screw Foundations Work

Demonstration of how ground screws provide exceptional support and stability for your glamping sites across various terrains, while treading lightly.

Speakers: Morgan Williams, Montana Ground Screw
Location: Booth #607

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Add Units Without the Upfront Capital: Azure’s Revenue Share Model

Discover how Azure Printed Homes’ revenue share model helps operators add modern, sustainably built units to their property with zero capital expense. Come see the units in person and learn how the partnership works.

Speakers: Gene Eidelman, CEO of Azure Printed Homes and Jack Tiebout, Principal, Growth & Partnerships of Azure Printed Homes
Location: Booth #706

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

The Glamping Kitchen: Big Flavor. No Buildout.

Discover The Glamping Kitchen, Harmony’s newest service bringing hot, delicious food to your glamping property—no buildout or staffing required. Visit our booth to explore the options and learn how to elevate your guest experience with convenient on-site dining.

Speakers: Harmony Domes
Location: Booth #601

12:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Free Mulled Wine & Glamping Book Signing

Traveling continuously for 15 years and reviewing 350+ glamping properties across 91 countries, Mike & Anne are the outdoor hospitality experts behind @HoneyTrek & authors of “Comfortably Wild,” the first book on glamping in North America. They won a Lowell Thomas Journalism Award for their guidebook & the American Glamping Association’s Pioneer Award for their decade of contributions to the community. In 2019, they launched HoneyTrek Glamping Consulting & Creative Services to help more people succeed in this evolving landscape. Budding glampgrounds & established manufacturers partner with HoneyTrek for their skills as photographers, writers, influencers, and consultants. Meet the Howards at Booth #804, learn about their consulting services, and get a signed copy of Comfortably Wild.  Visit: www.HoneyTrek.com/Glamping

Speakers: Mike & Anne Howard, Founders of HoneyTrek Glamping Consulting
Location: Booth #804

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

What You Need to Know when Developing from Scratch or Buying an Existing Outdoor Hospitality Destination

As the largest Outdoor Hospitality Consultant in the United States and the only Consultant that actually owns my own RV Destination, I discuss the five (5) different RV Destination Types, The Guest of 2027 compared to the Guest of 2037, What Amenities you need and those you should NOT have and WHY.

Speaker: Ed O. Bridgman, EOB Consulting
Location: Booth #307

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

From Land to Launch: Turnkey Resorts 101

Your vision is just the beginning. Join Harmony Domes for a 45-minute in-booth session exploring how we help turn ideas into guest-ready destinations. Discover how we support clients at every stage, from design and development to manufacturing, construction, and ongoing hospitality management. Whether you are planning your first glamping resort or expanding an existing property, learn how our turnkey approach brings the entire process together, with support that extends well beyond opening day.

Speakers: Harmony Domes
Location: Booth #601

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

Telling Your Outdoor Story: Building a Destination People Want to Visit

Every glamping brand has a story, but too many are telling three or four different versions of it depending on the day, the platform, or who’s behind the keyboard that week. Guests feel that inconsistency even when they can’t name it, and it costs trust before a single booking ever happens. This session is about defining one true story for your brand and making sure it holds up everywhere it shows up, not just on the days you’re paying close attention to it. Tony Mellinger, founder of Aspen Creative Co., has helped campgrounds, RV parks, and outdoor hospitality brands document what makes their story different and carry it across every touchpoint. He’ll break down how to define your brand voice and make it hold up everywhere, plus how to feed that voice into AI tools so the output sounds like your property instead of a generic template. Attendees will leave with:

•  A framework for defining a brand voice and story that holds up across web, social, email, and guest communication
•  A real campground case study on carrying a story through a change in ownership without losing what made it special.

Speakers: Tony Mellinger, Founder of Aspen Creative Co.
Location: Booth #325

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

White Duck Outdoors Fireside Chat: Building Glamping Properties That Work Beyond Opening Day

What makes a glamping property successful after the excitement of opening day wears off? This panel brings together perspectives from development, accommodations, property operations and hospitality technology to explore the decisions that have the biggest long-term impact.

From site planning, structures and systems to guest experience, maintenance, staffing, and operational efficiency, the discussion will look at how early decisions play out after many guest stays, and what experienced operators would do differently the next time around.

The goal is to move beyond simply getting a property built and focus on building one that works well for years to come.

Speakers: Olivia Chadwell, White Duck Outdoors; Melita Bouchet, Mscapes; Chris Jeub, The Glamping Guy; Bygnal Dutson, Open Sky Resort; Paul Robertson, ThinkReservations
Location: Booth #1205

4:10 pm – 4:55 pm

Beyond Hotels and Campgrounds: The Glamping Hospitality Difference

Glamping blends outdoor adventure with modern comfort, but managing the experience requires an approach all its own. Join Harmony Domes at our booth for a 45-minute session exploring how glamping hospitality differs from traditional hotels, RV parks, and campgrounds. From guest expectations and personalized service to staffing, housekeeping, and property operations, discover what it takes to deliver an exceptional stay in a nontraditional setting. Whether you are developing your first resort or managing an established property, gain practical insights into creating an experience that is as distinctive as your accommodations.

Speakers: Harmony Domes
Location: Booth #601

ALL DAY

Build Your Own Carabiner Toolkit

Speaker: Rachel Vigil, CEO/Founder of UpClose Marketing
Location: Booth #231

9:40 am – 10:25 am

Don’t Write Off Tents: They Can Still Make a Profit

In 2019 Chris Jeub started off by listing his hunting tent on Airbnb, just to see what would happen. Today runs Monument Glamping, and some of his $2k tents outperform $40k structures. Chris shows how easy and profitable a simple tent setup is.

Speakers: Chris “The Glamping Guy” Jeub, Founder of Monument Glamping
Location: Booth #101

9:40 am – 10:25 am

The Resort Reality Game @ The AGA Booth!

A 45-minute interactive session for outdoor hospitality owners. Outdoor hospitality projects often begin with a compelling vision. The difficult questions come later: Who is the guest? What does the business actually sell? What will it cost to operate? Which assumptions could put the project at risk? In this fast-moving, table-based session, participants will face a series of five-minute operator dilemmas. Each scenario presents a realistic choice involving guest experience, capital, approvals, design, staffing, costs, or opening readiness. Participants will choose a path, defend their decision, and reveal the consequence. The goal is not to find the perfect answer. It is to make the assumptions behind each answer visible.

Speakers: Matt Small, RVI Planning and Kenny Reed, Ten Point Services
Location: Booth #807

9:40 am – 10:25 am

Double or Nothin’: Instant Tax Saving Tips to Put Cash Back in Your Wallet

Taxes don’t have to be a campfire nightmare. In this session, you’ll learn practical tax strategies that keep more money in your pocket and your profits burning bright. Stick around to the end, and I’ll prove it: give me a dollar, and I’ll give you two. (Yes, really, and yes, it’s a $2 bill. Consider it your first tax refund of the day.)

Speakers: Tyler Otto, President, Specialized Accounting
Location: Booth #215

10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Free Mulled Wine & Glamping Book Signing

Traveling continuously for 15 years and reviewing 350+ glamping properties across 91 countries, Mike & Anne are the outdoor hospitality experts behind @HoneyTrek & authors of “Comfortably Wild,” the first book on glamping in North America. They won a Lowell Thomas Journalism Award for their guidebook & the American Glamping Association’s Pioneer Award for their decade of contributions to the community. In 2019, they launched HoneyTrek Glamping Consulting & Creative Services to help more people succeed in this evolving landscape. Budding glampgrounds & established manufacturers partner with HoneyTrek for their skills as photographers, writers, influencers, and consultants. Meet the Howards at Booth #804, learn about their consulting services, and get a signed copy of Comfortably Wild.  Visit: www.HoneyTrek.com/Glamping

Speakers: Mike & Anne Howard, Founders of HoneyTrek Glamping Consulting
Location: Booth #804

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Stand Out from the Pack + Phone Charging Bank

Learn how you can customize your lodging for greater appeal and stay cost effective.

They will also have a charging bank for attendees to charge their phones.

Speaker: Will Beilharz, Founder of Artistree & Alex Vincent
Location: Booth #330

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

The Glamping Kitchen: Big Flavor. No Buildout.

Discover The Glamping Kitchen, Harmony’s newest service bringing hot, delicious food to your glamping property—no buildout or staffing required. Visit our booth to explore the options and learn how to elevate your guest experience with convenient on-site dining.

Speakers: Harmony Domes
Location: Booth #601

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

Content Starter Photo & Video Package Giveaway

Draw name/company to win Content Starter Photo & Video Package: valued at $800 -One on-location shoot  -60-80 professionally-edited photos delivered -7-10 ready-to-post social media reels -Content strategy guide with posting best practices and custom hashtags recommendations.

Speakers: Tony Mellinger, Founder of Aspen Creative Co.
Location: Booth #325

2:10 pm – 2:55 pm

From Land to Launch: Turnkey Resorts 101

Your vision is just the beginning. Join Harmony Domes for a 45-minute in-booth session exploring how we help turn ideas into guest-ready destinations. Discover how we support clients at every stage, from design and development to manufacturing, construction, and ongoing hospitality management. Whether you are planning your first glamping resort or expanding an existing property, learn how our turnkey approach brings the entire process together, with support that extends well beyond opening day.

Speakers: Harmony Domes
Location: Booth #601