What started as a simple caravan and camping holiday has turned into a $1 million opportunity for one Yeppoon family and a clear win for our industry. The 2025/26 Road to a Million (RTAM) campaign has proven that the right incentive and messaging can do more than capture attention – it can directly influence travel […]
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 […]
Our Accreditation Programs Manager, Mark Shipton, recently presented to members of the Caravan Parks Association of Queensland (CPAQ) and Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria (CRP Vic), focusing on practical approaches to managing risk in caravan holiday parks. The webinars explored common operational risks and highlighted how the Caravan Holiday Parks Accreditation Program sets structured standards […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Accreditation Programs Manager, Mark Shipton, visited Tasmania earlier this month, meeting with caravan holiday park operators across the state to discuss a range of industry issues. With the summer season drawing to a close, Mark was pleased to report that nearly all parks visited were “very happy” with their bookings […]
Article by HR Legal Each year, ANZAC Day and Easter public holidays present compliance challenges for employers, particularly those operating across multiple jurisdictions or within hospitality, retail and essential services. While public holidays are often viewed as automatic ‘days off’, the legal position under Australian employment law is more complex. Employers often need to carefully […]
Article by IDeaS Caravan holiday parks have traditionally prioritised investing in renovations or enhancements to the physical guest experience. However, in today’s increasingly data-driven, fast-moving tourism environment, investing in revenue management technology has emerged as a critical need. By using automation power to implement core pricing strategies, deliver accurate forecasts, and optimise inventory and staffing, […]
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 […]
Demand for caravan holiday park accommodation has hit record highs, aided by a strong response to Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Road to a Million campaign. New data from the association shows park occupancy reached all-time December highs across every accommodation category in 2025. The December quarter also set new benchmarks for cabin, powered and unpowered site […]
LP Gas cylinders are a common feature on Australian recreational vehicles, providing an efficient and practical energy source for cooking, heating, and refrigeration – especially in unpowered camping locations. However, they also pose significant risks if the gas system or its components malfunction. Gas cylinders store gas in liquid form under high pressure. Any damage […]
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