Amid challenging market conditions and rapid industry change, the 2026 Caravan Industry National Conference showcased the resilience, adaptability and collaborative spirit driving Australia’s caravan and camping sector forward. A record 1,100 industry professionals gathered at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 13–15 May for this year’s event, taking in expert insights, networking […]
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 […]
Having spent two decades in the caravan and RV sector, James Field brings deep technical expertise and commercial leadership to his role as General Manager – Commercial and Product at Market Direct Group. From workshop floors to national industry leadership and now overseeing a global product strategy, James offers an experience-backed perspective on compliance, innovation […]
In 2026, Caravan Industry Association of Australia is delivering a nationally coordinated campaign to support and promote its member state associations’ caravan and camping shows. This is not a standalone program. It is a structured national framework aligned across five states and 17 major consumer shows, ensuring participating state associations benefit from a shared strategy […]
Customer service, not sales tactics, drives the experience at True North RV. It’s a philosophy championed by founder Jessica Herring, who combined a diverse professional background with a lifelong love of the outdoors to launch her Mount Gambier-based dealership in late 2023. Jessica’s dedication to creating exceptional customer experiences earned her the inaugural Ultimate Business […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce Seventh Street Caravans as the first NSW based dealership to attain accreditation in the National Retail Dealership Accreditation Program (RDAP).
We welcome the recent announcement by the Federal government to exempt motorhomes and caravans from the deferred sales model for add on insurance products. This decision provides certainty for both consumers and businesses that recreational vehicle owners can access comprehensive insurance before they drive their vehicles off for the first time. The Government’s ongoing review […]
90% of cybercrime is due to human error, and in 2020 Australian businesses saw over $175m lost to scams. The Australian caravan industry is particularly at risk, with 1 in 3 caravan industry businesses falling victim to ransomware attacks in the last 18 months. Further to this, with the recent boom in period in the […]
A message for the Trade Sector from our CEO Stuart Lamont Yet again, the resilience and determination of the caravan and camping industry and the people that work tirelessly within it continues to astound me. There is no doubt that the last year has been one of the most difficult on record, and sadly despite […]
The following article looks at how creating a business plan can be one of the most valuable activities you can undertake as a business owner/manager. You need to have a business plan if you are trying to secure additional finance, outlining your priorities, maximising your efforts and helping you gain a sense of control over […]
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