The collapse of Yurtel, a luxury yurt glamping provider for Glastonbury Festival charging between £10,000 and £16,000 per spot, has left many customers ticketless and out of pocket. Reports reveal that Yurtel never purchased festival tickets for its clients before going bust, sparking serious fraud allegations.
Key details from the fallout include:
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Payment Red Flags: Customers reported being required to pay via large bank transfers rather than credit cards, raising concerns about transparency and consumer protection.
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Operational Failures: Accusations surfaced that Yurtel’s owner prioritized partying over managing the business effectively, contributing to the collapse.
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Festival Organizers’ Statement: Glastonbury Festival confirmed Yurtel never secured tickets for their customers, which means those who booked through Yurtel now face the harsh reality of no access to the event.
The scandal has drawn immediate comparisons to the Fyre Festival fiasco, highlighting the disappointment of glampers who expected luxury and security but instead got stranded.
Advice for Festival Goers:
- Always purchase tickets through the official Glastonbury partner, See Tickets.
- Avoid companies refusing credit card payments or pushing unusual payment methods.
- If ever in doubt about accommodation or ticket sellers, contact the Glastonbury Festival office for verification.
For more official guidance and warnings about ticket scams, visit Glastonbury Festival’s official site.
This incident is a stark reminder to stay vigilant and book through trusted, verified sources to ensure festival plans don’t end in disaster.
Source: r/glastonbury_festival