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 […]
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 […]
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.
It’s a known fact that school holidays mean a lot of travellers and full caravan parks; however, for General Manager of Canterbury Caravans, it was an opportunity to show off his stock to a ready-and-willing audience.
Luke Emmett has been the park owner and operator of Mersey Bluff Caravan Park for over six years. It’s a uniquely placed park in northeast Tasmania just out of Devonport known for its awe-inspiring sunrises and sunsets. The park is often recognised on social media for its hospitality, including this post below:
When Ben Reichstein took over Oasis Tourist Park in Virginia in the Nothern Territory (20 minutes south of Darwin), he didn’t know what to expect. Over the past five years, he has experienced tribulations and triumph – securing himself a bronze at the Brolga Northern Territory Tourism Awards. In 2019, Mr Reichstein took over the […]
Sitting in the stunning landscapes of the Atherton Tablelands, Lake Tinaroo Holiday has been transforming over the past five years. Since current director Lachlan Farquharson took over as Directory in 2019, there has been a concerted effort to increase the park’s accessibility options. Mr Farquharson indicated two strong reasons for this: there has been an […]
Over 75,000 holidays amassing over 367,000 nights were recorded across the 1300 participating caravan holiday parks in the Road to a Million campaign this year—a cause for celebration for an industry that provides $27 billion to the Australian economy.
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