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ITB Berlin 2024, PiNCAMP will discuss the future of the camping market

Chiara Borzi 7 February 2024

One of the world’s most renowned tourism fairs, ITB Berlin 2024, will turn the spotlight on Travel Technology solutions. The travel industry has always been focused on change and innovation, and from March 5-7, the Travel Technology segment will be in the spotlight atITB Berlin 2024.

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Marco Knöpfle in the PiNCAMP Hall of Fame.

Chiara Borzi 3 February 2024

Marco Knöpfle, founder of Ecocamping, entered the Hall of Fame at the 2024 PiNCAMP Gala. Ceo Uwe Frers honored Knöpfle and recalled the achievements of a true figurehead of the camping world in Europe. The PiNCAMP ceo praised Knöpfle in particular for the key role he has built over the years in the development of […]

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Leading Campings of Europe: 30 years of excellence in the world of luxury camping

Chiara Borzi 31 January 2024

In 1994, LeadingCampings of Europe, a group that brought together the best four- and five-star campsites throughout Europe, was born in Düsseldorf. This year, to celebrate its 30th anniversary and welcome eight new campsites to the network, Leading Campings held a dinner during the CMT in Stuttgart . LeadingCampings president Simone Pokrandt, along with the […]

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Change in the top management of European Camping Group

Chiara Borzi 30 January 2024

European Camping Group announces the appointment of Sébastien Manceau as executive chairman. He succeeds Alain Calmé, who becomes chairman of the group’s supervisory board. A European leader in outdoor hotels, European Camping Group announced a management change on Jan. 16. He succeeds, indeed, Alain Calmé who becomes chairman of the Supervisory Board after leading

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Camping bookings have grown, and with excellent figures, in France

Chiara Borzi 29 January 2024

The overview of bookings at campgrounds as of the end of December 2023, according to Septeo Hospitality‘s monthly barometer, offers an encouraging look at the 2024 tourist season. Despite the call for caution based on last season’s performance, current data indicate a significant increase. Exactly +22% in booking volume for the October-December period compared

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Leonardo van de Loo, Europe’s best young talent in glamping. An ANWB-certified success story

Chiara Borzi 23 January 2024

Leonardo van de Loo, owner of Lago Idro Glamping Boutique in Anfo (BS) and director of operations for the“Holidays with Heart” group, has been named“Best Young Talent under 35 in Europe” by ANWB. The award confirms van de Loo’s leading role in the glamping industry, thanks to innovative projects that have quickly taken Europe by […]

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Tourism in Spanish campgrounds: an analysis of the low season

Chiara Borzi 18 January 2024

The camping sector in Spain is experiencing a period of particular vitality, with statistics certifying a steady influx of tourists even during the low, fall and winter seasons. According to Ana Beriaín, president of the Spanish Federation of Campgrounds (FEEC) , forecasts indicate a 2023 closure by about 10 million travelers and an impressive 47 […]

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ADAC Camping Awards 2024, here are the award-winning campsites!

Chiara Borzi 16 January 2024

The winners of this year’s ADAC Camping Awards have been announced. The awards recognizing Europe’s top campsites were unveiled during Friday evening’s PiNCAMP Gala in Stuttgart. Uwe Frers, Ceo of PiNCAMP, emphasized the importance of the ADAC Camping Awards to the camping industry: “This award is as important to the camping industry as the Oscars

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How artificial intelligence (AI) can help camping and glamping

Chiara Borzi 15 January 2024

In the modern era,artificial intelligence (AI) is not just a reality of technology laboratories or large industries. It is making rapid strides, pushing the boundaries of innovation in unexpected areas, such as the camping and glamping industry. This technology is radically transforming the way we design, promote and deliver outdoor experiences, bringing with it a […]

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The camping and caravan market will be worth $61 million in 2025

Chiara Borzi 8 January 2024

The global camping and caravan market reached a value of nearly $44,124.8 million in 2020, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.9 percent since 2015. The market is expected to grow from $44,124.8 million in 2020 to $60,765.9 million in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6 percent. The market […]