Welcome to our newly accredited Caravan Park businesses!

Imbil Camping Retreat | Warburton Holiday Park  Swansea Holiday Park | Tenterfield Lodge Caravan Park Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes four new additions to the National Caravan Holiday Park Accreditation Program – Imbil Camping Retreat (QLD), Warburton Holiday Park (VIC) Swansea Holiday Park (TAS) and Tenterfield Lodge Caravan Park (NSW) It is extremely encouraging […]

CEO’s Message:  Large marketing push to drive more traffic to caravan parks 

A message to Caravan Parks 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 best efforts, a small number of businesses like so many in […]

Camping proves popular for families this school holidays, providing welcome relief to regional tourism

Tourism operators and regional Australia benefit from families choosing camping these school holidays.   As COVID restrictions ease for some states and we adjust to living in the new normal, the desire to travel and escape remains strong with families choosing a camping holiday.   The ability to remain close to home, enjoy an intrastate holiday while also having an array of options puts camping ‘front of mind’.   While we live and learn to live with COVID, it […]

Spotlight on the Caravan Industry – Why this is your time to shine!

Keeping the Spirit of Camping alive during lock down While Australia was under strict instruction to stay at home over Easter, that didn’t stop everyone from dreaming – in fact far from it. The Camp at Home Heroes campaign was designed to keep people connected to the camping lifestyle, give people something positive to talk […]

Caravan and Camping Resurgence reflected in Occupancy figures

Caravan Industry Association of Australia identifies strong, sustainable surge in caravan park visits and occupancy. Australians are once again able to explore our great country. For many residents, the first taste of overnight freedom in months fell over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. Weekly Accommodation Data for the Caravan Industry indicates a strong resurgence is […]

Camping’s back with a Boom, with 19 million Australians keen to stay in Caravan Parks!

The caravan and camping lifestyle is deep rooted in the Australian psyche, with 19 million Australians indicating they would consider staying in a caravan Park according to new research released by Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Adding to its popularity is that it is one of the safest accommodation types available in Australia, ideally suited […]

New awards presented at 2019 National Conference

At the 2019 National Conference, Caravan Industry Association of Australia presented two new people’s choice awards to both caravan parks and dealers. These new awards are in recognition of strong customer loyalty, business performance and organisational discipline that deliveries experiences and propositions that are worthy of recommendation.   ReviewPro People’s Choice Caravan Park Award Maintaining […]

Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2017

Perth Airport WA Tourism Awards 2017 The efforts to nominate for awards can seem difficult, however, for the team behind the nomination and work of putting together the 2017 RAC Perth Caravan & Camping Show, winning the Silver Medal for the Festivals and Events category, was a huge achievement and gave them recognition within the […]

Accredited Caravan Holiday Park Consumer Promotion

Accredited Caravan Holiday Park Consumer Promotion Launching next week is a dedicated Caravan Industry Association of Australia Accredited Caravan Holiday Park Promotion which is designed to encourage consumers to choose and look for the Accredited Key when booking their caravan holiday accommodation. We are also delighted to announce Dometic as promotion partners, their support for […]

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 […]