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Latest revision as of 09:52, 4 September 2025
Glampings.com is a European online booking platform dedicated exclusively to glamping (luxury camping) accommodations across Europe, headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands.
History and Background
Glampings.com officially went live in July 2023, launching with a limited number of park and campsite listings. Within just a few months, the platform expanded to over 1,000 glamping accommodations across Europe.[1]
Founders and Ownership
The company was founded by Sven Schuurmans and Tom Groenen, who bring over 15 years of experience in travel, online marketing, and e-commerce to the venture. The corporate entity is Glampings BV, a private company registered in the Netherlands, with its headquarters located at Oude Oeverstraat 120-6, 6811 JZ Arnhem.[2]
Business Model
Glampings.com specializes solely in glamping accommodations—such as luxury safari tents, tree houses, domes, tiny houses, yurts, and houseboats—curating unique outdoor experiences with comfort in mind.
The platform differentiates itself by offering:
- No extra booking fees; all payments are made directly to the accommodation provider.
- Verified listings: all parks and providers are carefully vetted for quality.
- Direct integration with providers' reservation systems (e.g. Booking Experts, Channel Manager Qenner), enabling real-time pricing and availability updates.
Platform Features and Reach
- As of the latest data, Glampings.com offers approximately 2,639 bookable accommodations across 17 countries in Europe.
- Promotional services include a newsletter subscribed to by around 10,000 users.
- The platform emphasizes five assurances for users: verified listings, expert knowledge (10+ years in glamping market), lowest price guarantee, secure payments, and authentic user reviews (over 82,000 reviews).
Investment and Growth
Glampings.com secured a pre-seed funding round in August 2023, raising approximately €250,000.[3] Later, in April 2025, it raised a further €1 million growth capital injection from investors including Quantum Leap Capital (Mike de Boer and Andre Grimbergen) and Bright Business (Bart van Went and Mike Verhoeven), with support from Business Angels Oost NL.[4][5]
These funds are being used to:
- Enhance the platform technologically.
- Expand international offerings.
- Boost brand awareness.
- Develop AI integrations and predictive behavior modeling toward a fully AI-powered travel advisor.[6]
Operations and Personnel
The company operates with a flexible, distributed team comprised of travel enthusiasts, glamping experts, and tech professionals spread across Europe and beyond. Headquartered in Arnhem, the setup allows agile response to market needs.
Vision and Ambition
Co-founders emphasize scaling to become the largest glamping platform globally, targeting over 35,000 accommodations listed as a long-term goal.
References
- ↑ https://www.wereldreizigers.nl/en/travel-news/glampings-com-investors-growth-money/
- ↑ https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/550404-46
- ↑ https://www.crunchbase.com/organization/schuurmans-online-travel-concepts
- ↑ https://siliconcanals.com/glampings-com-secures-1m/
- ↑ https://www.glampingbusiness.com/2025/04/24/glampings-com-secures-e1-million-to-accelerate-growth-of-rapidly-expanding-glamping-platform/
- ↑ https://finance.coin-turk.com/glampings-com-secures-e1m-to-expand-luxurious-camping-options/