Conference Convoy 2018

Conference Convoy 2018 The caravan and camping industry is a curious trade; like many other sectors of the tourism industry it is experiencing unprecedented popularity while trying to keep up with disrupters and digressions in technology… however there is more to this industry than meets the eye. DISCOVER The caravan and camping industry is going […]

Five key reasons to attend the Future Leaders Forum

Avoid FOMO Five key reasons to attend the Future Leaders Forum this year This year’s Caravan Industry Association of Australia National Conference is set to be one of the most significant in years and is full of fantastic learning opportunities. Don’t worry though, it’s not all lectures and lessons- we’re not taking you back to […]

Rebranding the Family Business to Cruisemaster

So I thought last year was busy! 2018 is already shaping up to be a big one for Cruisemaster. Amongst the normal product development cycles, staff movement and all the other challenges that face business, we decided to re-brand the company. After 18 months, three marketing agencies and lots of indecision, we took the plunge […]

The CaravanCampingSales Future Leaders Award 2018

The CaravanCampingSales Future Leaders Award Do you have a genuine passion for the Australian Caravan and Camping Industry? The Future Leaders Award recognises and rewards dedication and outstanding achievements from the industry’s up and comers. The winner of the Future Leaders Award will receive: Up to $10,000 towards industry study or professional development An opportunity […]

Seven & Ten Showcased Camping Lifestyle Nationally on Australia Day

 Seven & Ten Showcased Camping Lifestyle Nationally on Australia Day Australian viewers were presented the best of our camping lifestyle this Australia Day across the Seven and Ten Networks with unprecedented national TV coverage from Caravan Holiday Parks starting from 5:30 am until midday, resulting in over 6 hours of national TV.  The two live […]

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 […]

Talking to Scott Jones from Jayco

Tackling New Roles in Manufacturing Scott Jones talks about having recently changed roles within Jayco. He shares with us what it was like to move into a new business stream, where short term tenures are longer than some people’s time in school.  He shares his insights on some of his experiences during his time to […]

New Federal Chairman platforms on unification to drive industry growth

At the Caravan Industry Association of Australia National Board meeting conducted earlier today, Mr Grant Wilckens, CEO of Discovery Parks was elected new Federal Chairman. With a large financial investment in the industry spread nationally across almost all state and territories, Grant recognises the need for the industry to come together for future success to […]

Movement and Career Opportunities in the caravan industry

Movement and subsequent career opportunities in the caravan industry, by Kate Mitchell The past 10 years has seen a huge amount of movement in the caravan industry, but my prediction is they’ll be nothing on the next 10. In 2007, the final year of my bachelor’s degree, the Caravanning Industry Association of Australia (or the CRVA […]

Catch up at with Adventures Group CEO, Rob Gallagher at CTOTY

In November Kate Mitchell caught up with Rob Gallagher, CEO of the Adventures Group, at their Camper Trailer of the Year awards (CTOTY) held at Mt Warning. While Kate was there she got to meet some of the more adventurous demographics in the camping industry which was a lot of fun as the conversation inevitably turned towards the […]