The universe of luxury camping, known as glamping, could become more useful to facility managers and accessible to users who book through the Glampings.com platform. The Dutch start-up announced that it has secured a significant investment from a string of entrepreneurs-Reinier Linthorst Homan of Eventtrips (known for VoetbalTravel), Thijs Terwiel, a retail and e-commerce specialist, and Jeroen Derwort, founder of Game Basics (renowned for Online Soccer Manager).
Schuurmans and Groenen: “We make it easier to find glamping facilities.”
Sven Schuurmans, co-founder of Glampings.com, commented enthusiastically on the new opportunity for Glampings.com, highlighting the contribution of Reinier Linthorst Homan: “His knowledge and experience in the field of development and internationalization will greatly help us to further expand Glampings.com.” The main goal of the investment is to grow and improve the platform. Tom Groenen, co-founder, explained the lines of focus: “We want to make our platform smarter, create more direct connections with suppliers, and use a significant part of the investment for marketing purposes.”
One of the unique features of Glampings.com is precisely its focus on offering glamping accommodations. This, as Schuurmans says, responds to the difficulty many visitors have in easily identifying authentic glamping accommodations amid a sea of options. The platform seeks to simplify the search by connecting guests with glamping accommodations, ranging from treehouse adventures in the Veluwe to luxury safari tents with private bathrooms on Lake Garda.
Not one, but multiple rounds of funding
Since it began operations in July, Glampings.com has made tremendous strides, growing from just a few accommodations to a vast selection of more than 1,000 facilities. Groenen emphasized the platform’s goal of expanding rapidly, connecting key suppliers and thus presenting a comprehensive offering in all major countries with luxury camping facilities. The new investment is just the beginning. Groenen made it clear that several rounds of funding will be needed to realize the ambitious growth plans. The ultimate goal is to become an international benchmark in the industry, offering a wide range of options and reservations throughout Europe and beyond.
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