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At the Travel + Leisure Southeast Asia Luxury Summit 2026, Bangkok, APOLA Executive Committee member Shyn Yee Ho-Strangas of Horwath HTL presented research on the growing outdoor lodging sector in Asia Pacific to an audience of luxury hospitality and travel professionals. The presentation draws on the white paper produced in partnership with APOLA members, examining the opportunities and challenges of developing and managing outdoor lodging properties across the region.
The global outdoor lodging market was valued at USD25.8bn in 2019 and is expected to reach USD41.7bn by 2027, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%; while glamping as a premium sub-segment was valued at USD3.5-4bn in 2024. The Asia Pacific region is witnessing a sharp rise in outdoor lodging demand as well. The APAC glamping market is estimated to be USD620mn in 2024 and is expected to exceed USD1bn in 2030.
So what is outdoor lodging and what types of accommodation fall into this category? What is driving this rise in demand?
