The inaugural National Caravan Industry Summit brought together dealers, repairers, manufacturers, importers and suppliers from across the country for sector-specific discussions on boosting industry profitability. Convened by Caravan Industry Association of Australia and held at Parliament House in Canberra on 22-23 September, the summit provided long-time industry supporter, Senator Helen Polley, with valuable firsthand insights […]
The fun, value and accessibility of caravanning and camping will be showcased to a national television audience of over 4.5 million during the 2025 Road to a Million campaign. Coordinated by Caravan Industry Association of Australia with support from state association members, this year’s campaign will involve over 1,300 caravan holiday parks. The national promotion […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce Crusader Caravans and JB Caravans are the first businesses to carry the RVMAP Australian badge. This badge has been introduced to provide additional information on the source of RV products. It will be phased in as a replacement for the RVMAP Manufacturer badge. The current RVMAP […]
The Caravan to a Million (CTAM) campaign has again proven the value of targeted, industry-led initiatives in promoting RV ownership and usage across Australia. Delivered from 1 February to 30 June 2025 and largely funded by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, CTAM was developed to support more than 700 businesses across the RV manufacturing, dealership, […]
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 […]
The Caravan Industry National Conference underlined its position as the premier business and insights platform for Australia’s caravan and camping sector with an impactful 2025 event. Held from 14–16 May at the RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast, the conference brought together over 1,000 industry professionals for three days of expert insights, valuable […]
The Caravan Industry Awards have once again honoured the leaders and innovators driving excellence across Australia’s caravan and camping sector. Presented during the 2025 Caravan Industry National Conference Gala Dinner on Friday, 16 May, the awards recognised outstanding achievement and dedication within the industry. The industry’s highest accolade, the Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence, […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s ‘Million Dollar Road Trip Northern Territory’ campaign has been shortlisted for a prestigious Mumbrella Award. The campaign was nominated in the Best Use of Experiential Marketing category, recognising its ability to showcase the beauty of self-drive exploration, while also celebrating the culture, landscapes, and community experiences that make the Northern Territory […]
Congratulations to Broadwater Tourist Park, the top-performing caravan park in the 2024/25 ‘Road to a Million’ (RTAM) campaign. Led by young managers Brooke Turner and Matthew McDonald (pictured), the team at Broadwater Tourist Park took a creative, consistent and cohesive approach to promoting the RTAM campaign’s consumer-facing competition throughout their park. This included the clever placement […]
With this year’s Federal Budget heavily geared towards cost-of-living relief, both parks and trade sectors should feel some positive flow-on effects. Tax cuts and other efforts to reduce living costs are likely to provide consumers with increased discretionary funds, with holidays and drive tourism products probable outlets for this spending. Funding placed into major roads […]
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