As at 30 September 2016, Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Audit Team have conducted 482 audits this calendar year. Currently with 66 accredited manufacturers, the program continues to grow with increasing interest from manufacturers wanting to become RVMAP accredited. Recently, we have seen a marked improvement in compliance from the businesses within the RVMAP program, and comparatively between […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has released the BDO Caravan and Campervan Data Report for 2016 that highlights the growing popularity of caravanning and camping around Australia. The number of caravans and campervans on Australia’s roads has been steadily increasing over the last five years, with caravan registrations growing by a whopping 30% since 2011 […]
Stuart Lamont, CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, along with Julian Harniman recently met with the Federal Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack MP, to discuss issues that concern the caravan industry. The points of discussion included: The need for local governments be included in the effects test when it comes to assessing free […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Julian Harniman recently attended an Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry event where Senator Mitch Fifield, the Minister for Communications, laid out the Government’s plans for the communications industry. Julian was able to take advantage of the question and answer session to enquire about the Government’s plans for the mobile […]
Queensland’s peak industry body for tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), has selected Newbook eManagement Technology as the winner of the 2016 QTIC Prize for Innovation in Tourism. Newbook eManagement Technology was recognised for its Interactive SMS system that places tourism operators at the forefront of a global industry with access to technology and […]
In recent weeks, Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Julian Harniman was invited to attend an event with the Hon. Peter Costello AC by Paul Nicolau, Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event allowed Julian to represent Caravan Industry Association of Australia in talks with Craig Kelly MP, the member for Hughes; Paul […]
Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data released today shows the largest growth in the history of data collection for domestic caravanning and camping trips. And it’s the younger demographic groups that are driving the growth in what can only be called a booming tourism sector. A total of 11.6 million caravanning and camping trips were taken […]
UPDATE: It is with sadness that we communicate the passing of Hans-Karl Sternberg, long-time Managing Director of the Caravaning Industrie Verband (CIVD), since this article was published (pictured fifth from the left). Caravan Industry Association of Australia expresses our sincere condolences to his family and colleagues at CIVD. Recently, Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO […]
Do you have the skills and experience to help drive this industry forward? Nominations are now open for those individuals wishing to provide strategic direction for the industry through the Board of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia. The National Board is comprised of up to nine individuals from across the industry with no […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently approved six more caravan holidays parks to carry the Accreditation Key and we want to welcome them into the program. We promote the Accreditation Key as the symbol of best practice through our national marketing campaigns, always urging consumers to “Look for the Key”. Congratulations to the following parks […]
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