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Caravan and RV ownership interest spiking as Australians look to holiday safely amid COVID concerns

Interest in buying a recreational vehicle has recently surged, with strong foot traffic and sales enquiry being reported by dealerships around the country as travel restrictions ease.   This is great news for not only the local manufacturing and retail markets, but also the tourism sector, with the flow on effect reaching many regional towns as excited caravanners hit the road in their new vehicles.   “Recent weeks have shown a shift in people’s behaviour – having been cooped up […]

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Caravan and Camping Resurgence reflected in Occupancy figures

Caravan Industry Association of Australia identifies strong, sustainable surge in caravan park visits and occupancy. Australians are once again able to explore our great country. For many residents, the first taste of overnight freedom in months fell over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. Weekly Accommodation Data for the Caravan Industry indicates a strong resurgence is […]

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Camping’s back with a Boom, with 19 million Australians keen to stay in Caravan Parks!

The caravan and camping lifestyle is deep rooted in the Australian psyche, with 19 million Australians indicating they would consider staying in a caravan Park according to new research released by Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Adding to its popularity is that it is one of the safest accommodation types available in Australia, ideally suited […]

Vale Kevin O’Brien

Over the weekend we lost one of the real gentlemen of the caravanning industry in Kevin O’Brien.  He was 80 years old. Kevin was a great caravanning entrepreneur identifying the need for a specialised caravan repair business back in 1963 – Classic Caravan Repair Centre. He later went on in 1972 to restructure and launch […]

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Caravan Industry best placed to drive and lead the road to recovery for domestic tourism with over 710,000 RVs set and ready!

The recent release of April 2020 Caravan Park Accommodation figures shows a devastating blow to the industry with $208million in losses for April.   Across Australia in the past month alone, COVID-19 response measures have cost the industry over $208million and this figure is further inflated when you consider the loss of expenditure that would have […]

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Caravan Industry calls for roofed accommodation & RV’s to be included in Step One easing of restrictions

The National Cabinet’s 3 Step COVIDSafe framework is an important step in providing confidence to industry on when they can expect to be operational.   While Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased with the National Cabinet’s positive messaging to a return to “normal” and the clear framework it provides to business and our travelling community, […]

COVID-19: Industry update #11

May 8, 2020 3-Step Framework for COVIDSafe Australia This afternoon, the National Cabinet released a 3 Step COVIDSafe Framework detailing the process to fully reopen the Australian economy by July and for easing the social distancing measures that have been enforced since February.  We are pleased with the positive messaging to a return to “normal” […]

COVID-19: Industry update #10

May 1, 2020 Prepare to Reopen Your Business  This week, Caravan Industry Association of Australia was provided a briefing from Neville Power, Chairman of the National COVID-19 Coordination Commission.  The following topics were discussed. Progressive Release on Restrictions It is expected that the National Cabinet will begin to provide announcements on relieving social distance measures […]