Rainbow Accreditation Launched

CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Stuart Lamont, announced the launch of an additional accreditation program at this year’s national industry conference held on the Gold Coast in May. Rainbow Accreditation has been developed for Caravan Holiday Parks, recognises operational leadership and professionalism of park owners, managers and staff by treating all their guests […]

3 Powerful Ways A Business Plan Can Help You Succeed

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 […]

World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Safe Work Australia will recognise World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Friday 28 April 2017. This is also Workers’ Memorial Day – a day when we honour those who have died at work. It’s a day to think about how our actions can prevent future work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses. Australia’s work-related fatality rates have been […]

ReConnecting is Key Caravan Holiday Park Trip of a Lifetime

Accredited Caravan Holiday Parks are encouraged to participate in the current consumer promotion and competition designed to build further awareness amongst the caravan and camping public of the benefit in staying with an accredited caravan holiday park. By now all accredited parks will have received a digital asset pack via email for use on websites […]

What does the key represent?

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia National Accreditation Program is an industry specific scheme, to improve business standards for tourism operators. To become an accredited business, caravan holiday parks must comply with certain standards, including legal compliance, environmental management, customer service, risk management and maintenance. These businesses display the Accreditation Key to show that they […]

Bushfire Season – An Evacuation Plan is Mandatory and Will Save Lives

Bushfire season is just around the corner. Last December, it was a lightning strike and the subsequent fire that decimated the Wye River – Jamieson Track area on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The Great Ocean Road fire took hold in an area that was geographically and topographically challenging, it carried a heavy and […]

Recently Accredited Caravan Holiday Parks

Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently approved six more caravan holidays parks to carry the Accreditation Key and we want to welcome them into the program.  We promote the Accreditation Key as the symbol of best practice through our national marketing campaigns, always urging consumers to “Look for the Key”. Congratulations to the following parks […]

Nominations Open For The 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards

Nominations are open for the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards! Queensland tourism businesses, events and Regional Tourism Organisations are invited to nominate for the 2016 Queensland Tourism Awards (QTA), proudly presented by Queensland Airports Limited in partnership with Tourism and Events Queensland. Nominations are required to be submitted by Wednesday 1 June 2016. All nominations must be […]

Employees vs Contractors – What’s the difference and what does it mean to me as an employer?

It’s important for both employers and workers to know the difference between an employee and a contractor. Differences between employees and contractors There are a number of areas to consider when determining whether your worker is an employee or a contractor. Employees are usually: given ongoing work and hours paid superannuation by their employer entitled […]

Accreditation Recognised as Key to Success as Chance to Win Promotion Picks Up Steam on Sunrise

On Friday January 29 Caravan Industry Association of Australia will be giving one lucky individual the chance to win $250,000 on live breakfast television in partnership with Channel Seven’s ‘Sunrise’. We have had a phenomenal reaction to our Chance to Win competition promoting Caravan Park Accreditation from park owners and managers alike, as those accredited parks got […]