With extreme weather events on the rise, visitor numbers growing and regulatory requirements becoming increasingly complex, caravan holiday parks face more risks than ever before. To help industry businesses stay safe, compliant and prepared, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has partnered with Ryan Kellen from Simplifyrisk to develop a tailored Emergency Management Plan specifically for […]
Set along Western Australia’s stunning south-west coast, it’s hard to imagine there’s a care in the world at BIG4 Middleton Beach Holiday Park. Yet for owners Joshua Shuttleworth and Melanie Stock, some of the realities will be all too familiar to many readers – workforce pressures, rising operating costs and increasing competition across the accommodation […]
What started as a simple caravan and camping holiday has turned into a $1 million opportunity for one Yeppoon family and a clear win for our industry. The 2025/26 Road to a Million (RTAM) campaign has proven that the right incentive and messaging can do more than capture attention – it can directly influence travel […]
Article by DLL For many caravan holiday park operators, the decision to upgrade cabins or expand facilities is shaped less by ambition and more by financial reality. Parks face a unique set of investment challenges: high upfront asset costs, long payback periods, seasonal cashflow fluctuations and rising guest expectations. These pressures make it difficult to […]
Amid growing concern over fuel prices and the supply-chain effects of the Iran conflict, trade association CEOs from across Australia met in Perth last week to discuss strategic priorities for the caravan industry. Key topics addressed at the meeting included: The Perth meeting followed a similar session at the Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow in […]
Our Accreditation Programs Manager, Mark Shipton, recently presented to members of the Caravan Parks Association of Queensland (CPAQ) and Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria (CRP Vic), focusing on practical approaches to managing risk in caravan holiday parks. The webinars explored common operational risks and highlighted how the Caravan Holiday Parks Accreditation Program sets structured standards […]
Our accreditation team hit the road in early March, visiting dealerships in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Staff at Green RV, Caravan World and Adventure Caravan Centre warmly welcomed Accreditation Programs Manager Mark Shipton and Compliance Engineer Lachlan Carpenter, who carried out the periodic assessments required under the Retail Dealership Accreditation Program (RDAP). Mark and […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Accreditation Programs Manager, Mark Shipton, visited Tasmania earlier this month, meeting with caravan holiday park operators across the state to discuss a range of industry issues. With the summer season drawing to a close, Mark was pleased to report that nearly all parks visited were “very happy” with their bookings […]
Article by HR Legal Each year, ANZAC Day and Easter public holidays present compliance challenges for employers, particularly those operating across multiple jurisdictions or within hospitality, retail and essential services. While public holidays are often viewed as automatic ‘days off’, the legal position under Australian employment law is more complex. Employers often need to carefully […]
Article by IDeaS Caravan holiday parks have traditionally prioritised investing in renovations or enhancements to the physical guest experience. However, in today’s increasingly data-driven, fast-moving tourism environment, investing in revenue management technology has emerged as a critical need. By using automation power to implement core pricing strategies, deliver accurate forecasts, and optimise inventory and staffing, […]
Copyright © 2023