GARDEN VILLAGE BLED GLAMPING AS AN INNOVATIVE REVITALIZATION OF DEGRADED LANDSCAPE
GARDEN VILLAGE BLED GLAMPING AS AN INNOVATIVE REVITALIZATION OF DEGRADED LANDSCAPE

Summary/Abstract: The paper aims to show the characteristics of glamping, which is only recently gaining more recognition also in Slovenia. The short survey leans on our own findings through our work on real projects (such as Garden Village Bled glamping resort in Slovenia), on foreign examples of good practice (from Australia (The Longitude 131˚ resort), Africa (The Longitude 131˚ resort) and Canada (The Clayoquot Wilderness Resort)) and rare literature that researches glamping. Some of the main characteristics of glamping are presented, such as ecological, educational and cultural nature of the sector, which through its activities connects local population and traditions (for example active integration of and education about Aboriginal culture in Australia, the education of local people and visitors about the value and importance of preserving wildlife in Africa and the integration of Native Indian tribes in Canada) with sustainable tourism. Some of the main issues in the research that the article outlines are: the lack of relevant research and literature as well as negative connotation that is connected with glamping in Slovenia and abroad, which probably contributes to the poor research on the positive effects of glamping as a new niche sector in tourism.

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