We speak to Geoff Illich, Manager of Brisbane Holiday Village – a long-established, family-owned caravan holiday park in Queensland’s capital. Geoff shares insights into the park’s evolution over the past 30 years, the challenges and innovations shaping the industry today, and how his team continues to deliver outstanding guest experiences while embracing sustainability and technology. […]
Article by Mark Shipton – Accreditation Programs Manager In late August, I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion at the Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria Conference in Geelong. Under the theme “Managing Risks in Your Park,” I was joined on the panel by two highly respected industry colleagues, Julie Pernecker from All Parks […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates the finalists for the inaugural Ultimate Business Systems – RV Salesperson of the Year Award. Presented as part of the 2025 Caravan Industry Awards, the award recognises outstanding sales professionals in Australia’s recreational vehicle (RV) industry. The recipient will demonstrate exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and understanding of consumer law, while contributing to their business’ […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort on winning Gold in the Caravan and Holiday Parks category at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The Queensland business was presented with the award at a gala event in Adelaide last Friday (21 March). It was the third consecutive year BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort […]
Consumer demand for environmentally friendly products is continuing to increase, Governments from both sides of the aisle have committed to net-zero emissions targets, and investors are seeking brands with an eco-conscious reputation. For the caravan industry that means in order to remain equitable and compliant, we must work toward a net-zero target.
With the challenges caravan holiday park operators have had in recent years with insurance affordability and accessibility, the key take away has been that parks must improve their risk mitigation and make their businesses more risk adverse. An effective Risk Management & Business Operations Plan in a caravan holiday park is essential to operating a safe […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce a partnership with leading accessible advocate – Accessible Accommodation (The Accessible Group). Recent data from Tourism Research Australia states that 20% of visitors in a caravan park or commercial camping ground reported a disability or long-term health condition of some kind. This equates to approximately 3.8 […]
In light of the recent scam alert issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), this communication aims to brief the Australian caravan industry, encompassing dealers and manufacturers, on the critical aspects of the warning and provide guidance on protective measures. The ACCC’s alert, a part of its endeavours through the National Anti-Scam Centre […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has rolled out another step in its ongoing program of increasing compliance standards across the caravan industry, with the commencement of salesperson accreditation.
Road vehicles plated under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act of 1989 (MVSA) approval must be supplied by 30 June 2023 – the end of the transitional period.
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