Campspace, a new Dutch sharing economy startup, is like Airbnb but for the outdoors. Rather than offering travelers access to rooms inside apartments and houses, the company lets users rent out spaces like roofs and balconies for urban camping expeditions.
Through Campspace, users with extra outdoor space are free to offer it up on the site (for significantly lower prices than indoor accommodations, naturally.) People happy to enjoy the outdoors while exploring a city then have the option to rent out these spaces through the Campspace website.
The company is set to offer its full and growing catalog of urban campgrounds in the coming months, with a special publicity event to kick it off. This event will feature some of the service's most appealing campsites, including tents in the Amsterdam Olympic Stadium.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Urban Camping
- Opportunity for businesses to offer unique urban camping experiences in non-traditional outdoor spaces.
- Sharing Economy
- Disruptive potential for businesses to capitalize on the growing trend of sharing outdoor spaces in urban environments.
- Alternative Accommodations
- Innovation opportunity for companies to provide alternative lodging options for travelers seeking unique camping experiences.
Where This Applies
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can explore partnerships with Campspace to expand their offerings with unique urban camping options.
- Outdoor Recreation
- Opportunity for outdoor recreation businesses to tap into the urban camping trend by offering equipment rentals and guided experiences.
- Travel and Tourism
- Travel and tourism companies can leverage the demand for unique travel experiences by incorporating urban camping into their itineraries and packages.
