Amanda Dempster is leading the charge to modernise Australia’s caravan holiday parks – while preserving their unique charm. Drawing on her own lived experience as a park owner, Amanda and her team at Holiday Brands are harnessing cutting-edge marketing tools to help parks across Australia boost direct bookings and maximise profitability. This blend of innovation, […]
In caravan holiday parks across Australia, children riding bikes, scooters, skateboards, and pedal karts are a familiar sight. While providing heaps of fun, these activities come with a significant injury risk if not properly managed. For park operators, ensuring a safe environment for kids means putting in place proactive measures to minimise the chance of […]
This technical article was written by the RVMAP Team – Your year-round compliance partner. A key element of being eligible to obtain some approvals under the Road Vehicle Standards Act of 2018 (RVSA) will be your ability to prove you have either: If you indicate you have full control, you will need to have some […]
The Caravan to a Million (CTAM) campaign has again proven the value of targeted, industry-led initiatives in promoting RV ownership and usage across Australia. Delivered from 1 February to 30 June 2025 and largely funded by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, CTAM was developed to support more than 700 businesses across the RV manufacturing, dealership, […]
As an accredited dealership in the Retail Dealership Accreditation Program, maintaining high standards isn’t just about ticking compliance boxes; it’s about reinforcing a business culture grounded in professionalism, customer trust, and long-term success. Your dealership has already demonstrated a strong commitment to best practice, but accreditation is not a destination, it’s an ongoing journey of […]
Earlier in the year, Caravan Industry Association of Australia held several meetings with the Federal Department to discuss compliance and enforcement activity within our industry. During these meetings, the Department indicated it would be increasing its focus on low ATM trailers, including caravans and camper trailers. This message has been reaffirmed by the Department, with […]
Can we build more of our caravans here in Australia — and make it stack up economically? That’s the big question driving a new research project by Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Luke Chippindale, who is investigating whether key caravan components could be made locally rather than imported from overseas. Right now, we are heavily […]
Australia’s caravan and camping industry plays a vital role in supporting domestic manufacturing, tourism, and regional development. However, regulatory fragmentation and market inefficiencies are limiting the sector’s ability to reach its full economic potential. To address these challenges, Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently made a submission to the Federal Government’s Productivity Commission. The submission […]
Article by Ecotourism Australia In an era where travellers are increasingly conscious of their environmental impact, sustainability is more than just a buzzword – it’s a key driver of consumer choice. Caravan holiday parks that hold an ECO or Sustainable Tourism Certification from Ecotourism Australia are already demonstrating their sustainability credentials. But to fully leverage […]
From 1 July 2025, our accreditation team will introduce updates to the assessment process under the Caravan Holiday Park Accreditation Program. Below is a summary of the upcoming changes and how future assessments will be conducted with park operators: What’s changing? Annual Renewal Declarations Digitalisation of the annual declaration form. Currently: New process: On-site Assessment […]
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