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 […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce the finalists for three of its 2026 Caravan Industry Awards, to be presented at next week’s Caravan Industry National Conference on the Gold Coast. Industry Leadership Award (Under 40) The thl Industry Leadership Award (Under 40), formerly known as the Future Leaders Award, shines a spotlight […]
What started as a simple caravan and camping holiday has turned into a $1 million opportunity for one Yeppoon family and a clear win for our industry. The 2025/26 Road to a Million (RTAM) campaign has proven that the right incentive and messaging can do more than capture attention – it can directly influence travel […]
Emerging leaders from across the caravan and camping industry gathered in Canberra last week to discuss key issues shaping the sector’s future. Coordinated by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, the day-long program included our annual Future Forum workshop and our latest Friends of Caravanning event at Parliament House. Attendees also observed our February National Board […]
Demand for caravan holiday park accommodation has hit record highs, aided by a strong response to Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Road to a Million campaign. New data from the association shows park occupancy reached all-time December highs across every accommodation category in 2025. The December quarter also set new benchmarks for cabin, powered and unpowered site […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce the results of its National Board election, held during its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, 25 November. G’day Parks General Manager David Smith (Parks), Green RV Group CEO Jack Green (Trade) and Leisure-Tec Australia CEO Paul Widdis (Trade) were elected to the Board for the first […]
Our latest marketing activation gave more than 3 million Australians a taste of the fun, value and connection that only a caravanning and camping holiday can provide. Coordinated in line with our highly popular Road to a Million promotion, the activation saw Sunrise weather presenter Sam Mac join three families on a three-day motorhome road […]
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 […]
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