Philippines Glamping Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Age Group, Size, and Region, 2025-2033

Philippines Glamping Market Overview:

The Philippines glamping market size reached USD 72.00 Million in 2024. The market is projected to reach USD 186.13 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.13% during 2025-2033. The market is fueled by the Department of Tourism adopting innovatory national accreditation standards for glamping and camping grounds, the Philippines' position as the biggest homegrown tourism market, and the increasing trend among Filipino Gen Z and millennial tourists towards sustainable, experiential outdoor lodgings that balance eco-friendliness with adventure and comfort. These factors are further augmenting the Philippines glamping market share.

Philippines Glamping Market Trends:

Government Regulatory Support and National Accreditation Standards

The Philippines Department of Tourism has implemented pioneering national standards for campgrounds and glamping accommodations, representing the first such regulatory framework in Southeast Asia and fundamentally transforming the industry landscape. These comprehensive standards establish rigorous objective criteria for voluntary accreditation, including mandatory safety protocols, certified first-aiders on-site, comprehensive staff training programs focused on safety and security measures, availability of reliable communication devices for both internal coordination and external emergency response, and detailed emergency information systems and contingency plans. This regulatory framework provides glamping operators with a significant competitive advantage by enabling them to leverage their compliance for marketing purposes, particularly as confusion often arises when online travel agencies publish subjective tourist reviews without standardized benchmarks. Moreover, accreditation serves as a prerequisite for properties seeking to be marketed abroad by the Department of Tourism, opening access to lucrative international tourism segments. The standards address critical gaps in the accommodation sector by specifically covering campgrounds, camping tents, and glamping facilities that were previously not covered by the national accommodation standards, despite being popular among adventure travelers. This professionalization initiative signals government recognition of glamping's growing economic significance and provides operators with clear guidelines for quality improvement, risk management, and sustainable operations. The implementation of these standards is expected to elevate service quality across the sector, enhance tourist safety and satisfaction, build consumer confidence in glamping as a legitimate accommodation option, and attract more investment into the development of compliant facilities throughout the archipelago.

Surge in Domestic Tourism Spending

The Philippines has emerged as the undisputed leader of domestic tourism in Southeast Asia, creating unprecedented opportunities for alternative accommodation providers, including glamping operators, who can capture a significant share of this massive and growing market. According to an industry report, Philippine domestic tourism expenditure reached an impressive USD 63.4 billion in 2024, representing a commanding 35.8% share of total ASEAN domestic tourism spending and positioning the country substantially ahead of regional competitors. The domestic market's strength and resilience, which proved particularly vital during the post-pandemic recovery period, provides a stable foundation that helps balance external demand shocks and reduces dependence on volatile international arrivals. Domestic travelers are increasingly seeking unique, memorable experiences that offer value for money while exploring the Philippines' diverse natural landscapes spanning pristine beaches, mountain ranges, tropical forests, and island ecosystems. Glamping facilities that offer comfortable, Instagram-worthy accommodations in scenic locations are perfectly positioned to capture this demand, particularly as domestic tourists demonstrate growing sophistication in their preferences and willingness to pay premium prices for differentiated experiences.

Millennial and Gen Z Travelers Driving Demand

The Philippines glamping market growth is significantly propelled by the preferences and behaviors of millennial and Gen Z travelers, who collectively comprise the dominant demographic segment among tourism users in the Philippines. This influential cohort, having grown up in an era of heightened environmental awareness and digital connectivity, is fundamentally reshaping tourism demand patterns by prioritizing sustainable, eco-friendly travel experiences that combine adventure, authenticity, and comfort without compromising environmental values. A research study focused on Generation Z travelers in Southeastern Mindanao found that sustainability was the leading consideration in tourism choices, accounting for 29.7%. Affordability followed closely at 29%, while 28% of respondents expressed a strong preference for small group travel, typically involving 2 to 5 people. The ideal tourism combination for this demographic center on eco-exploration activities, budget-friendly pricing structures, weekend getaway formats that fit their time constraints, and intimate group sizes that facilitate meaningful social connections. Glamping facilities that showcase their eco-friendly credentials, sustainable operations, locally sourced materials, renewable energy usage, waste reduction practices, and authentic cultural connections through compelling visual content on social media platforms are particularly well-positioned to attract this demographic. The convergence of environmental consciousness, desire for unique outdoor experiences, budget sensitivity, social connectivity needs, and digital engagement patterns positions glamping as an ideal accommodation solution that satisfies multiple priorities simultaneously for the Philippines' most important tourism demographic segment.

Philippines Glamping Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, age group, and size.

Type Insights:

• Cabins and Pods
• Tents
• Yurts
• Treehouses
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes cabins and pods, tents, yurts, treehouses, and others.

Age Group Insights:

• 18-32 years
• 33-50 years
• 51-65 years
• Above 65 years

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the age group have also been provided in the report. This includes 18-32 years, 33-50 years, 51-65 years, and above 65 years.

Size Insights:

• 4-Person
• 2-Person
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the size. This includes 4-person, 2-person, and others.

Regional Insights:

• Luzon
• Visayas
• Mindanao

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Philippines Glamping Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Philippines glamping market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines glamping market on the basis of type?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines glamping market on the basis of age group?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines glamping market on the basis of size?
• What is the breakup of the Philippines glamping market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Philippines glamping market?
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Philippines glamping market?
• What is the structure of the Philippines glamping market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Philippines glamping market?

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC's industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Philippines glamping market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Philippines glamping market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Philippines glamping industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.