The US glamping market reached approximately $738 million in 2024 and is on track to surpass $1.5 billion by 2030, growing at a 12–13% compound annual rate that doubles the pace of the broader outdoor hospitality sector. (1) What was a fragmented cottage industry five years ago is rapidly consolidating into an institutional-grade asset class. Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt all entered glamping through acquisitions or brand partnerships in 2024 (9) , signaling that major hospit

Real estate development projects involve a wide range of costs from initial planning through construction and opening. This guide provides a comprehensive breakdown of project cost categories – from tangible construction expenses to financing outlays – and explains which costs are typically included in a development pro forma versus those usually excluded. We will illustrate each cost category with examples from RV park , hotel , and gas station projects, highlighting commo

Illustrative picture - Pak City, Utah In mid-December at Vail Mountain in Colorado, skiers expecting a holiday snowpack instead found stretches of barren ground. Only about 11% of the resort’s terrain was open amid a startling dearth of early-season snow. Lift chairs ascended over brown slopes, and the usual bustle of Christmas-week crowds had thinned. This bleak scene is emblematic of a broader reality confronting Vail Resorts , the nation’s largest ski resort operator: a s

Developing a small cabin involves many variables, from construction method to location. Below is a comprehensive overview of costs for one-bedroom and two-bedroom cabins in the United States, comparing modular/prefabricated vs. stick-built methods, turnkey vs. non-turnkey approaches, regional cost differences (Northeast, South, Midwest, West), and the impact of rural/off-grid vs. suburban utility-connected sites. All costs are in USD, and ranges are provided where applica