Day: October 7, 2025

Elysian Escape Opens New Luxury Glamping Retreat in Richardsville, Virginia

Elysian Escape announced the official opening of its new luxury glamping retreat in Richardsville, Virginia on September 15, 2025. The property introduces a model of outdoor accommodations that combines nature-based settings with the structure of traditional hospitality services. The launch comes at a time when demand for alternative lodging is expanding. According to Grand View Research, the global glamping market is expected to more than double in size by 2030, with travelers seeking experiences that provide both access to nature and elevated comfort. Virginia, which reported $30.3 billion in tourism…

Pennsylvania Bringing Glamping To Eight State Parks in 2026

Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration is looking to keep people coming to state parks in 2026 with not only more access to camping but also glamping, or glamorous camping. According to the governor’s office, Pennsylvania’s state parks welcomed nearly 25 million visitors last summer, and parks saw a 10% increase in camping reservations statewide. Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, announced on Tuesday that Pennsylvania will partner with Timberline Glamping to bring glamorous camping to eight state parks, starting next year. “Glamping provides the…