For caravan holiday parks, online visibility is everything. Whether travellers are planning their next holiday, searching for accommodation or exploring destinations, your park needs to be where they are looking. The Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) is Australia’s national tourism distribution platform, powering thousands of tourism websites and helping businesses connect with travellers across the […]
For caravan holiday parks looking to improve operational systems and demonstrate a commitment to industry best practice, there has never been a better time to become accredited. Caravan Industry Association of Australia has recently overhauled the application process for its Caravan Holiday Park Accreditation Program, making it easier than ever for operators to access the […]
The 2026 Caravan Industry National Conference wasn’t just the biggest in the event’s history – it was a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience and ambition driving Australia’s caravan and camping industry. Didn’t make it to the Gold Coast, or you were too busy networking, learning and exploring the exhibition floor to catch every session? […]
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 […]
BDO South Australia has received the caravan and camping industry’s highest honour, the prestigious Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence, recognising more than 20 years of leadership in research, data and analytics that has helped shape the sector’ future. Led by Rudy Pieck, Angus Strachan, Sean Augustin and Talis Evans, the BDO South Australia team […]
Article by DLL Australia’s RV industry operates within a distinctive commercial environment. Seasonal demand cycles, high‑value inventory and evolving consumer expectations place constant pressure on dealers to balance stock availability with cash flow. At the same time, manufacturers rely on strong, well‑capitalised dealer networks to maintain production momentum, protect market share and bring new models […]
Set along Western Australia’s stunning south-west coast, it’s hard to imagine there’s a care in the world at BIG4 Middleton Beach Holiday Park. Yet for owners Joshua Shuttleworth and Melanie Stock, some of the realities will be all too familiar to many readers – workforce pressures, rising operating costs and increasing competition across the accommodation […]
Article by DLL For many caravan holiday park operators, the decision to upgrade cabins or expand facilities is shaped less by ambition and more by financial reality. Parks face a unique set of investment challenges: high upfront asset costs, long payback periods, seasonal cashflow fluctuations and rising guest expectations. These pressures make it difficult to […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Accreditation Programs Manager, Mark Shipton, visited Tasmania earlier this month, meeting with caravan holiday park operators across the state to discuss a range of industry issues. With the summer season drawing to a close, Mark was pleased to report that nearly all parks visited were “very happy” with their bookings […]
Article by HR Legal Each year, ANZAC Day and Easter public holidays present compliance challenges for employers, particularly those operating across multiple jurisdictions or within hospitality, retail and essential services. While public holidays are often viewed as automatic ‘days off’, the legal position under Australian employment law is more complex. Employers often need to carefully […]
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