Glamping offers the benefits of potentially lower costs associated with developing and operating properties and as a result, leading hotel operators are now on the radar screens of select hospitality investors.

As returns increase in proportion to more online shopping, e-tailers are searching for solutions.

Investors tend to return to core markets during a downturn when prices drop and yields are better.

"New construction is expensive in Central Florida so if you can find an asset which could be repurposed taking advantage of some existing structures, land uses, infrastructure, they become desirable for redevelopment."