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Giovanardi at Greenscape to change the outdoor world through innovation and sustainable design

Chiara Borzi 25 September 2023

In the context of the Greenscape exhibition concept, held at the Rimini Fair from 11 to 13 October, Giovanardi presents itself with an assortment of collections that embody the vision of the indoor and outdoor furniture of the future. This event, included in the framework of InOut Expo, offers

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A present of growth and a future full of projects: interview with Faita president Alberto Granzotto

Chiara Borzi 21 September 2023

Campsite owners face daily challenges such as rising energy costs and external interference, such as the increase in the price of ferries in Sardinia. But the data on the summer season of campsites and villages are positive, with a 3% growth in arrivals and presences compared to the previous year. We talked about it with […]

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The golden summer of camping in Spain: record occupancy

Chiara Borzi 19 September 2023

Summer 2023 has been an extraordinary time for the camping sector in Spain, with exceptional results in employment and a constant influx of travellers. According to data from the Spanish Campsite Federation (FEEC), the national average occupancy reached an excellent 90% in July and August, with hundreds of establishments completely sold out. This positive trend […]

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Camping tents for a boutique hotel experience: the Autonomous Tents

Chiara Borzi 18 September 2023

The American startup Autonomous Tent Co. has introduced a form of luxury camping, thinking of a tent structured to approximate the experience of a boutique hotel. The Autonomous Tents adventure began in 2013, when the startup installed the first structure in California. The goal was – precisely – to create the first transportable 5-star boutique […]

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The tourism sector is gradually adopting solar thermal as an energy solution

Chiara Borzi 11 September 2023

The Decisions Hôtellerie de Plein Air magazine recently dedicated a special space to solar thermal applications in campsites. At a time when energy costs are very high and heat waves are becoming more and more common, solar energy emerges as the ideal solution for two important objectives: reducing energy costs and fighting climate change by […]

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FNHPA/ADN Tourisme/Atout France Observatory, positive data for the French summer 2023

Chiara Borzi 8 September 2023

Despite a very unstable climate and ongoing concerns related to purchasing power, the 2023 tourist season in France has been described as a success by the Minister of Tourism, Olivia Grégoire. The outdoor hospitality industry (HPA) could outperform expectations in 2022. On August 29, Olivia Grégoire, Head of Tourism, presented a first assessment of tourist […]

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The adaptation of the structures to the needs of the visitors saved the open-air season in France

Chiara Borzi 6 September 2023

The outdoor tourism sector in France is preparing to close the 2023 summer season with an optimistic forecast. According to Nicolas Dayot, president of the National Federation of Open Air Hotels (FNHPA), attendances are expected to be slightly higher than in 2022, despite some challenges related to weather and regional disparities. The tourist trend varies […]

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Occitania campsites have become residences for artists

Chiara Borzi 5 September 2023

For the third consecutive year, the Pahlm association (Artistic Practices Outside the Walls) is organizing an artist residency at various campsites in Occitania. After tackling the theme “Painting on canvas… of tents” in 2021, it was the turn of caravans to be at the center of artistic research since last year. Four Rapido Confort caravans […]

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Houseboat, the new camping experience on the water

Chiara Borzi 4 September 2023

Camping has always been synonymous with nature connection and outdoor adventure, but what happens when we bring that experience right to the water? The houseboat, a fusion between camping and sailing, is revolutionizing the very concept of staying in the middle of nature, becoming a new frontier of camping. What is the Houseboat? It is […]

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Salone Atlantica 2023, how to participate as a visitor or company

Chiara Borzi 31 August 2023

The dates to mark on the calendar are 10, 11 and 12 October 2023, when the 26th edition of the prestigious Atlantica show will be held at the Parc des Expositions in Niort. As usual, the appointment is reserved exclusively for professionals and project leaders in the hôtellerie and hospitality sector, representing a unique opportunity […]