Brecon Beacons Tourism is delighted to congratulate Kaya Glamping on winning Bronze in the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year category at the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2026.
The VisitEngland Awards for Excellence celebrate the very best of English tourism, recognising businesses that deliver outstanding visitor experiences, exceptional quality and customer service. To be named amongst the top three businesses in the country in their category is a remarkable achievement and a testament to the dedication, vision and hard work of Emily and Malik, the owners of Kaya Glamping.
Located on the eastern edge of Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons), Kaya Glamping has built a reputation for offering high-quality accommodation that combines comfort, accessibility and a genuine connection to the surrounding landscape. Their success on the national stage reflects a commitment to creating memorable experiences for every guest who stays with them.
The VisitEngland Awards represent the highest level of tourism recognition in England, bringing together winners from regional competitions to compete at a national level.
Winning Bronze in the Camping, Glamping and Holiday Park of the Year category places Kaya Glamping amongst the leading accommodation providers in the country and highlights the exceptional standards they consistently deliver.
For visitors, Kaya offers far more than simply a place to stay. Guests can relax in thoughtfully designed accommodation, enjoy the tranquillity of the countryside and explore the landscapes, market towns and villages that make this corner of the Welsh Borders and Bannau Brycheiniog so special.
At Brecon Beacons Tourism, we believe tourism works best when it benefits both visitors and local communities.
Emily and Malik have built their business around that principle. Guests are encouraged to discover local shops, attractions, cafés, pubs and independent businesses during their stay, helping visitor spending reach a wider range of communities across the area.
Nearby businesses such as Hopes of Longtown regularly benefit from recommendations, while guests are introduced to some of Emily and Malik’s favourite places to eat, drink and explore. By sharing local knowledge and championing neighbouring businesses, Kaya helps visitors experience more of the destination while supporting the businesses that make the area unique.
This collaborative approach creates richer visitor experiences and strengthens the wider visitor economy.
Kaya Glamping also demonstrates how high-quality tourism and responsible tourism can work hand in hand.
Accessibility forms an important part of the visitor experience, helping ensure that more people can enjoy the countryside and connect with nature. At the same time, the business encourages guests to explore thoughtfully and develop a genuine appreciation for the landscape around them.
As destinations across the UK look to balance visitor experiences with the needs of local communities and special landscapes, businesses such as Kaya provide a positive example of how tourism can contribute to both.
As members of Brecon Beacons Tourism, Kaya Glamping are active participants within the wider tourism community. They regularly engage with fellow businesses, share ideas and contribute positively to collaborative initiatives that strengthen the destination as a whole.
Julie Bell, Executive Director of Brecon Beacons Tourism, said:
“Emily and Malik have built a business that demonstrates how high-quality tourism and responsible tourism can work hand in hand. Kaya Glamping provides an outstanding visitor experience while encouraging guests to support local businesses, explore thoughtfully and develop a genuine connection with this special landscape.
Protected landscapes thrive when tourism benefits both the environment and local communities. Kaya is a fantastic example of that approach in action, and we are delighted to see their achievement recognised on a national stage.”
We are incredibly proud to see Emily, Malik and the entire Kaya Glamping team receive national recognition through the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence.
Their Bronze Award highlights the quality of the visitor experience they provide and reinforces the importance of businesses that combine exceptional hospitality with a commitment to supporting the wider destination.
Congratulations to everyone at Kaya Glamping on this outstanding and thoroughly deserved achievement.
