The ‘Road to a Million‘ campaign has once again been a game-changer for the camping and caravanning industry, inspiring more Australians to embrace the great outdoors and extend their stays at caravan holiday parks. The campaign’s consumer-facing competition, which concluded in late February, had 57,587 entrants, 276,597 nights booked, and an impressive 592,691 entries. Not […]
As the Federal Election approaches, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has been actively engaging with both sides of politics to ensure the priorities of the caravan holiday park sector are firmly on the national agenda. Our advocacy has centred on key issues that impact operators, industry sustainability, and consumer safety—focusing on reducing operational costs, increasing […]
The ‘Valentine’s Day Giveaway’ has helped sustain Australia’s love affair with camping after the summer school holidays. Coordinated by Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s marketing team, in partnership with BIG4 Holiday Parks, the campaign promoted glamping and cabin stays as ideal romantic getaways in the lead-up to Valentine’s Day. Launched in late January, the campaign […]
Participating in the Accessible Accommodation Accreditation Program is not just about meeting standards; it’s about exceeding guest expectations, accessing new markets, and future-proofing your business. Embracing accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic decision that enhances guest satisfaction, improves facilities, and drives business growth. Meeting Guest Expectations Today’s travellers increasingly seek inclusive […]
The identification and elimination of risks to the health and safety of workers and guests is a constant challenge for caravan holiday park owners and managers. Vigilance, meticulous recording of hazards or potential hazards, and the prompt actioning of hazard removal are all part of a manager’s day-to-day operations. Even when a park has the […]
In recent weeks, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has had several meetings with the Federal Department regarding its compliance and enforcement activity within our industry. During these meetings, the Department highlighted that low ATM trailers (including caravans and campers) will have increased focus on them. The Department has recently completed a number of investigations into […]
The highly popular Caravan to a Million promotion returns this month, drawing increased consumer attention to trade businesses and industry-run caravan camping shows across the country. Developed by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, and supported by all state trade associations, the promotion incentivises consumer actions such as purchasing a new RV or accessories, having a […]
There has been recent commentary within industry that the rules relating to external kitchens and slide-out cookers may have changed. While there was a recent amendment to LP Gas installation standard AS/NZS 5601.2, published in September 2024, these revisions did not significantly change the installation requirements for external kitchens or slide-outs. The amended clauses clarified requirements for […]
Are you a caravan park missing out on selling that next night or incentivising your current (or previous) guests? There is only one month left in the latest national caravan park promotion, ‘Road to a Million’, which could see one of your guests get the chance to win $1 million. Launched in late 2024, the campaign’s […]
As Australians prepare to head to the polls this year, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has publicly unveiled its new policy roadmap, The Road Ahead: A View to the Future. The document was soft launched to federal politicians in October 2024 as part of Friends of Caravanning #2. DOWNLAD: The Road Ahead: A View to […]
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