From a background in aircraft engineering to leading a family-run, customer-focused RV dealership, Jack Hillis brings a fresh perspective to the caravan and camping industry. In this instalment of our Future Leaders series, Jack discusses key challenges around the consumer experience, the rise of a new generation of industry leaders, and his vision to create […]
Mitchell Gawthorn is proof you don’t need a university degree to make a serious impact in tourism. Now serving as National Operations Manager at NRMA Parks and Resorts, Mitchell has led teams across some of Australia’s most iconic destinations, drawing on passion and resilience to create experiences that are culturally rich and commercially successful. With […]
Blake Gray isn’t just selling caravans – he’s championing a lifestyle. With a drive to innovate and a sharp focus on both local and global trends, the Sales Manager for Viscount, Concept, and Newlands Caravans is shaping the future of the RV industry. In this instalment of our Future Leaders series, Blake explains why he […]
Amanda Dempster is leading the charge to modernise Australia’s caravan holiday parks – while preserving their unique charm. Drawing on her own lived experience as a park owner, Amanda and her team at Holiday Brands are harnessing cutting-edge marketing tools to help parks across Australia boost direct bookings and maximise profitability. This blend of innovation, […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates the finalists for the 2025 thl – Future Leaders Award. Presented as part of the 2025 Caravan Industry Awards, the Future Leaders Award recognises the dedication and outstanding achievements of individuals under the age of 40 working in the caravan and camping industry. The finalists for this year’s award […]
The industry is made up of so many talented and dedicated females who drive thought leadership and innovation across active roles within industry boards and associations and as strong leaders within their respective organisations. On International Women’s Day, Caravan Industry Association of Australia profiles seven exceptional females in our industry and shares their diverse backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and wisdom around the opportunities available within the Australian caravanning and camping industry.
Future Leaders is a group of young caravan and camping industry professionals under the age of 40. It’s purpose is to provide a platform and information hub; facilitating the next generation of leaders to influence the future of their industry and further develop their careers and opportunities. Caravan Industry Association of Australia recognises how much […]
This year’s Future Leaders Award finalists have been announced! The Future Leaders Award, proudly sponsored by Apollo, provides the opportunity for up-and-coming professionals to be recognised and rewarded for their outstanding achievement in the industry. The winner of the Future Leaders Award will receive: The winner will be announced at the Conference Gala Ball on […]
We are delighted to announce the launch of RV Boss – an exciting new online classifieds that we are confident our industry members will love. Caravan Industry Association of Australia has partnered with founder Luke Trouchet to deliver Australia’s fastest growing online classifieds created to empower users to buy and sell RVs without a hitch. RV […]
An exciting opportunity to invest in a booming market On Tuesday the 20th of July at 3pm four entrepreneurs will present their ideas at a Virtual Pitch Event. As part of the pilot program for Hitched & Pitched, four emerging and expanding companies looking to enter the caravan and camping industry were selected to participate in business and pitch coaching from a range […]
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