Meet Paul Zway, the incredible founder of Exclusive Tents, who is joining us live from the lush jungles of Belize. Paul’s journey from a young boy fascinated with wildlife in South Africa to becoming a pioneer in the luxury glamping industry is nothing short of extraordinary. Raised among the snakes and wilderness of a rural community outside of Pretoria, Australia, Paul’s path led him through the vast expanses of Kruger National Park as a game ranger and nature conservationist. In this episode, Paul shares the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, from the struggles of adjusting to city life in the US to the innovative creation of Exclusive Tents — a company that manufactures stunning luxury tents that blend the thrill of outdoor living with high-end comfort, catering to both individual adventurers and world-renowned hospitality brands like Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin. We’ll dive into the nuances of glamping, the evolution of this unique industry, and the emerging markets that hold exciting potential for luxury outdoor accommodations. Paul’s insights are invaluable for anyone interested in the intersection of nature, innovation, and hospitality. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Hostfully. Hostfully Digital Guidebooks are the easiest way to help your guests get to know your property and discover just how special the community that surrounds it is. Hostfully Guidebooks give you a dynamic place to store every bit of information you might want your guests to have — from the wifi password to how to work the hot tub to where to take the best selfies at golden hour. Hostfully empowers you with easy-to-use tools that help you feature a totally curated list of your favorite eateries, pubs, hiking trails, and more — OR Hostfully can automatically create a list of experiences through their Guidebook Wizard if you’ve got dozens of properties and just can’t afford to curate a custom set of recommendations for each one. Learn more here! Want to book a consulting brainstorm with Zach? Send him an email directly at [email protected] or complete this payment link and get immediate access to his schedule where you can book some time with him! About the Show Behind the Stays is brought to you by StayWatch — the internet's best resource for deals on Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com. You can subscribe, for free, at www.staywatch.ai Behind the Stays is hosted by Zach Busekrus, Co-founder of StayWatch, you can connect with him on Twitter at @zboozee or on LinkedIn.
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