The nominees for the Best Camping Village Awards 2026 have officially been unveiled. This prestigious recognition celebrates excellence in outdoor hospitality across Italy. The winners will be announced on Tuesday, 4 February 2026, in Riva del Garda, during a gala evening held as part of Hospitality – Il Salone dell’Accoglienza, a key event for the tourism and hospitality sector.
The Best Camping Village Awards honour campsites, glamping resorts, and holiday villages that stand out for the quality of their offerings, attention to guests, and ability to interpret the contemporary outdoor holiday experience. These establishments combine a close connection with nature with comfort, high-quality services, and genuine hospitality, catering to visitors increasingly focused on the overall quality of their stay.
This inaugural edition highlights some of the sector’s key development trends: from personalised hospitality to luxury glamping, from accessibility to sustainability, as well as services, wellness, and sports and outdoor activities.
Categories and nominees
Best hospitality and service
Awarded to the camping village that excels in guest relations and service quality, focusing on personalised experiences and creating a welcoming, family-friendly environment.
- Camping Europa Sivella – San Felice del Benaco (BS)
- Camping Internazionale La Quercia – Lazise (VR)
- Rosselba Le Palme Camping Glamping & Village – Portoferraio (LI)
Best glamping experience
This category recognises resorts offering innovative accommodation – from safari tents and designer lodges to treehouses – combined with premium services and a high-quality guest experience.
- Chianti Glamping Resort – Cavriglia (AR)
- Glamping Canonici di San Marco – Mirano (VE)
- La Rocca Camping Village – Bardolino (VR)
Best accessible hospitality
Awarded to the camping village that invests in accessibility, with barrier-free pathways and services designed for guests with disabilities or specific needs.
- Camping Bergamini – Peschiera del Garda (VR)
- Florenz Open Air Resort – Comacchio (FE)
- San Francesco Camping Village – Desenzano del Garda (BS)
Best entertainment programme
Recognises the camping village with the most engaging and comprehensive entertainment programme, including evening shows, children’s activities, special events, group games, themed parties, and live performances.
- Camping Pino Mare – Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD)
- Pappasole Camping Village – P iombino (LI)
- Union Lido – Cavallino-Treporti (VE)
Best relaxation and wellness experience
Awarded to resorts offering complete wellness experiences, including spas, pools, treatments, holistic activities, and an environment that promotes relaxation and rejuvenation.
- Camping Vidor – Family & Wellness Resort – San Giovanni di Fassa (TN)
- PuntAla Camp & Resort – Punta Ala (GR)
- Union Lido – Cavallino-Treporti (VE)
Best sports and outdoor offering
Recognises the camping village providing the most comprehensive range of sports and outdoor activities, enhancing the local environment and guests’ active experiences.
- Camping Zoo in Arco – Arco (TN)
- Centro Vacanze Pra’ delle Torri – Caorle (VE)
- Club del Sole Marina Julia Family Collection – Monfalcone (GO)
Best sustainability programme
Awarded to resorts adopting virtuous environmental practices, from energy efficiency to reducing plastic, responsible waste management, and sustainable mobility.
- Camping Bergamini – Peschiera del Garda (VR)
- Camping Internazionale La Quercia – Lazise (VR)
- Don Antonio Glamping Village – Giulianova (TE)
Best facilities, common areas, and services
Recognises camping villages with the best-quality, functional, and welcoming shared spaces and services, central to the overall guest experience.
- Camping Marina di Venezia – Cavallino-Treporti (VE)
- Piani di Clodia Camping – Fossalta (VR)
- Rosselba Le Palme Camping Glamping & Village – Portoferraio (LI)
The jury
All nominees will be assessed by a panel of tourism and hospitality experts with a broad range of expertise, from economics and design to accessibility and strategic consulting:
- Magda Antonioli, Professor of Economics and Tourism Policy – Bocconi University
- Laura Verdi, Architect and Editorial Director, we:ll magazine
- Roberto Vitali, Co-founder, Village for All
- Antonio Mazzucchelli, Journalist specialising in the open-air sector
- Paolo Galvani, Editor-in-Chief, Camping Business and Mobile Home Business
- Alessandra Albarelli, General Manager, Riva del Garda Fierecongressi
- Mauro Santinato, President, Teamwork
- Emanuele Nardin, Managing Director, Hotelperformance
- Nicola Delvecchio, Consultant and Trainer, Teamwork
- Giorgio Ribaudo, Managing Director, THRENDS
See you in Riva del Garda
The ceremony on 4 February 2026 will be a central highlight of Hospitality – Il Salone dell’Accoglienza, offering a key opportunity for visibility and networking among Italy’s leading open-air hospitality operators.
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