Meet The Team

Derry owns The Secret Garden Glamping which won Visit England's 2024 Award for the UK's Best Camping & Glamping Site. Derry also appeared on Dragon's Den where all the Dragon's wanted to invest. His amazing success is built on authenticity, unique experiences and clever social media marketing.

John is a trailblazer, glamping pioneer and co-founder of Long Valley Yurts, has set industry standards with his focus on health, safety, and quality. John also consults internationally for insurance companies, health and safety organisations, and international tourist boards on operational strategy and safety standards in camping and glamping.

Richard is an entrepreneur, glamping pioneer and co-founder of Long Valley Yurts, one of the longest established and largest independent glamping companies in the UK. Through partnering with campsites, farmers and landowners he operates a number of stunning sites in the Lake District.

Vicki co-owns Tractors and Cream, a glamping and events business in Somerset. Vicki has been a driving force in the glamping and hospitality world for years, sharing invaluable advice on her popular YouTube channel where she has helped countless people turn their glamping dreams into reality.

Dan has 25+ years business experience founding and growing a multi-national software and events company through to acquisition. He and his wife Jo now own Bredon View Glamping which they started in 2024.

James was a former Royal Navy Observer and also worked in tourism across Europe. James and his wife Tracey run Woody's Glamping in Wales, a very popular glamping destination for tourists seeking a unique and comfortable glamping experience.

John is Managing Director of trade association management specialists, Arete Business Solutions. John provides all the administration, compliance and advice to GITA necessary for it to thrive. He has spent a career running member organisations in sectors as diverse as timber, bread, garden furniture and amusements. He has a track record of making substantial value-adding improvements to both the organisations and the industries they represent. He spends his leisure time, cycling, walking and watching Leyton Orient FC.