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 […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort on winning Gold in the Caravan and Holiday Parks category at the 2024 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. The Queensland business was presented with the award at a gala event in Adelaide last Friday (21 March). It was the third consecutive year BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort […]
Under the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA), all Low ATM Trailers provided to the Australian market for the first time must be entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles (RAV). Low ATM Trailers are classed as towable recreational vehicles with an Aggregate Trailer Mass of 4.5 tonnes or less. An important part of this process […]
The highly popular Caravan to a Million promotion returns this month, drawing increased consumer attention to trade businesses and industry-run caravan camping shows across the country. Developed by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, and supported by all state trade associations, the promotion incentivises consumer actions such as purchasing a new RV or accessories, having a […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has proudly worked alongside the Federal Government to deliver the $10 million Caravan Park Grant Program. Over the past 18 months, the program has provided grants of between $10,000 and $100,000 to 110 caravan parks across the country. These grants have been used to fund infrastructure improvement projects at each […]
The 2025 National Conference will be returning to the RACV Royal Pines Resort on May 14 – 16. As always, it will be a not-to-be-missed opportunity for the entire industry to come together to celebrate and learn from one another. Take advantage of our Friday Frenzy weekend sale and save up to 50%* on the cost […]
Millions of Australians tuned in to watch our three families’ road trip with Sam Mac, demonstrating why camping is Australia’s best holiday. Channel 7’s Sunrise launched to Australia the industry’s largest promotional campaign ‘Road to a Million’, positioning caravan parks as Australia’s ‘best value’ holiday. Over three days, millions of Australians watched as Sam Mac […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia – the peak national body for the caravanning and camping industry – has today announced a transition in leadership, with Chair Grant Wilckens to conclude his tenure on the Board following the next meeting in September. During his time as Chair, Wilckens has led the industry through a period of […]
Thank you for joining us at the 2024 Caravan Industry National Conference! We’re delighted to report that we’ve set a new record – with 1086 delegates registered. The event was teeming with enthusiasm, collaboration, and a shared commitment to the future of the caravan industry.
This year’s Budget squarely focused on balancing cost-of-living relief and maintaining the view of curbing inflation. More than likely, this will be the final budget before the election, and a clear priority has been placed on supporting low-income earners and incentivising investment in the key areas of housing and renewable energy creation and transmission (largely through the Future Made in Australia Act).
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