The trend is well known by now: year after year, tourists’ budget requests are coming to outdoor facilities earlier and earlier. This year in particular, as early as February, the numbers of tourists already moving in and wanting to book are impressive. However, not all facilities are
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
The experience of New Marinas increasingly points to the world of camping to suggest optimal solutions, with a focus on quality and environmental sustainability, in order to satisfy even the most demanding and passionate customer. Creating beautiful and functional places to live and share in the open air as well is a virtuous and challenging […]
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 […]
DEPA, a leading Italian swimming pool accessories company, is increasingly establishing itself as a benchmark for the production of gutter grates, an indispensable complement to meet the modern needs of public and private swimming pools such as those of campgrounds, spa and bathing establishments, water parks, spas and wellness centers. The proposal DEPA was born […]
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 […]
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




















