Set along Western Australia’s stunning south-west coast, it’s hard to imagine there’s a care in the world at BIG4 Middleton Beach Holiday Park. Yet for owners Joshua Shuttleworth and Melanie Stock, some of the realities will be all too familiar to many readers – workforce pressures, rising operating costs and increasing competition across the accommodation […]
Article by DLL For many caravan holiday park operators, the decision to upgrade cabins or expand facilities is shaped less by ambition and more by financial reality. Parks face a unique set of investment challenges: high upfront asset costs, long payback periods, seasonal cashflow fluctuations and rising guest expectations. These pressures make it difficult to […]
Amid growing concern over fuel prices and the supply-chain effects of the Iran conflict, trade association CEOs from across Australia met in Perth last week to discuss strategic priorities for the caravan industry. Key topics addressed at the meeting included: The Perth meeting followed a similar session at the Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow in […]
Our accreditation team hit the road in early March, visiting dealerships in Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. Staff at Green RV, Caravan World and Adventure Caravan Centre warmly welcomed Accreditation Programs Manager Mark Shipton and Compliance Engineer Lachlan Carpenter, who carried out the periodic assessments required under the Retail Dealership Accreditation Program (RDAP). Mark and […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia and Pedders Suspension & Brakes have delivered a national RV road safety campaign, aimed at improving vehicle compliance and towing performance for Australia’s booming caravan and camping community. The three-month Better Journeys initiative put education front and centre, helping RV owners understand critical safety considerations before hitting the road. With […]
Having spent two decades in the caravan and RV sector, James Field brings deep technical expertise and commercial leadership to his role as General Manager – Commercial and Product at Market Direct Group. From workshop floors to national industry leadership and now overseeing a global product strategy, James offers an experience-backed perspective on compliance, innovation […]
In 2026, Caravan Industry Association of Australia is delivering a nationally coordinated campaign to support and promote its member state associations’ caravan and camping shows. This is not a standalone program. It is a structured national framework aligned across five states and 17 major consumer shows, ensuring participating state associations benefit from a shared strategy […]
Set against the backdrop of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road, BIG4 Apollo Bay Pisces Holiday Park combines coastal appeal with forward-thinking operations. Marketing Manager Fiona Davidson shares insights into how the park is meeting evolving guest expectations, embracing sustainability initiatives and navigating rising operational costs. Can you start by telling us a little bit about your […]
Customer service, not sales tactics, drives the experience at True North RV. It’s a philosophy championed by founder Jessica Herring, who combined a diverse professional background with a lifelong love of the outdoors to launch her Mount Gambier-based dealership in late 2023. Jessica’s dedication to creating exceptional customer experiences earned her the inaugural Ultimate Business […]
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 […]
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