Elevate Your Glamping Business with the AGA's Glamping Operators Certificate

Are you ready to elevate your glamping business? Discover Glamping University, our online educational platform designed to empower both aspiring and established glamping operators. Enroll in our comprehensive Glamping Operators Certificate program, crafted and taught by industry experts, and gain the in-depth knowledge and essential skills needed to successfully launch and grow your glamping business. This program offers a well-rounded education, providing you with the key concepts and learning objectives necessary to elevate your operation. Don’t miss this opportunity to take your glamping venture to new heights—read on to learn more!

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Why We’re Launching Glamping University

At the heart of our initiative lies a profound commitment to elevate the glamping industry by empowering operators with the essential knowledge and skills needed to thrive in this unique sector. We recognize the growing challenges that this industry faces and the needs that operators have as they are navigating this intricate landscape on a daily basis and often with constrained resources. Our comprehensive courses go beyond the basics, providing operators with a holistic understanding of the industry, from Glamping Entrepreneurship and Glamping Hospitality Law to Risk Mitigation and Founders Stories.

By fostering a community of glamping-educated professionals, we aim to set a new standard for excellence for the industry and AGA members. This certificate will ensure operators are well-equipped to deliver exceptional and memorable experiences to their guests while contributing to the industry's positive growth and momentum.

In addition to our educational programs, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative network within the glamping community.  Our commitment extends beyond the courses, as we believe that a thriving glamping industry relies on a supportive community that encourages continuous learning and collaboration. By facilitating connections among industry professionals, we aspire to strengthen the bonds that will continue to make this industry not just a business but a community-driven movement. Together, we can shape the future of glamping and elevate the standards for exceptional hospitality and sustainable practices across the globe.

Course Snapshot

Risk Mitigation

• Hospitality Law 101
• Welcoming Americans with Disabilities to Your Glamping Resort
• Disaster Planning for Glamping Operators
• ADA Compliance for Hospitality Businesses

The Business of Glamping

• Site Selection Basics
• Crafting the Guest Experience
• Market Feasibility Study Basics
• Revenue Management Strategies
• Guest Communications 101
• Marketing Segmentation and Being Pitch Perfect
• Leadership and Grit
• Wastewater and Water System Design
• Wastewater Case Study

Financial

• Personal & Business Credit
• Equipment Leasing
• Founder's Story with Robert Frisch
• Glamping Accounting Essentials: From Basics to Best Practices
• Debt Financing Basics

Format

100% online. Study whenever (and wherever!) you want, at your own pace. Courses are held on an ongoing basis and participants can complete each course on their own schedule .

Deliverables

There are three main deliverables in order to complete the certificate. Operators must complete the online video courses, complete a strategic learning report, and submit a business pitch deck for approval.

Cost

$500 and reserved for AGA members only at this time.

We invite you to embark on this educational journey with Glamping University and join a community committed to excellence and innovation in the glamping industry. By investing in your professional growth, you are not only enhancing your own operation but also contributing to the broader movement toward sustainable, high-quality hospitality. Together, let's shape the future of glamping, one certificate at a time. Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your skills and make a lasting impact on your business and the industry.

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