Congratulations to Broadwater Tourist Park, the top-performing caravan park in the 2024/25 ‘Road to a Million’ (RTAM) campaign. Led by young managers Brooke Turner and Matthew McDonald (pictured), the team at Broadwater Tourist Park took a creative, consistent and cohesive approach to promoting the RTAM campaign’s consumer-facing competition throughout their park. This included the clever placement […]
Article by Ecotourism Australia As more Australians hit the road in search of nature, connection, and adventure, caravan parks are in a unique position to lead the charge towards more sustainable travel. With the tourism sector increasingly focused on climate action, now is the time for parks to evaluate their environmental footprint and take meaningful […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia was recently contacted by a guest of a caravan holiday park who was impressed to see reception staff promoting the Yellow Dog Project. It’s an initiative that we also think makes a lot of sense – especially for park operators embracing a ‘pet-friendly’ environment. The Yellow Dog Project is an […]
A message from Australian Minister for Trade and Tourism, the Hon Don Farrell: As Easter approaches, I would like to take a moment to express my gratitude for your ongoing dedication to providing exceptional hospitality. I know that for many of you Easter is one of your busiest periods. This season is a time of […]
Article by IDeaS Australia’s caravan park sector continues to grow as more travellers – including families, retirees, and adventure-seekers – choose local road trips over international holidays. While attracting newcomers is essential, developing genuine loyalty and encouraging repeat visits is what truly drives long-term success in a competitive marketplace. By using revenue management technology and […]
Article by HR Legal With the Easter holidays and ANZAC Day coming up next month, employers should consider how they best manage their work arrangements over this period. Public holidays vary by state and territory, as do the restricted trading rules (if any) that apply on these days. Working on public holidays: Pay and […]
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 Australian Gas Association (AGA) recently confirmed that if a product is certified under multiple standards (or multiple parts of a standard series), the certification update must be completed in line with the earliest publication date of the updated standards. There have been recent updates to the AS/NZS 5263 series, covering gas appliances. The updates […]
Industry standards ISO 3779 and ISO 3780 are now available on the i2i Platform. Eligible industry businesses can view these standards online, download them as documents and print them for use within your workplace. What is ISO 3779? ISO 3779 is an international standard that specifies the requirements for Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs). It establishes the structure and format of […]
As the Federal Election approaches, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has been actively engaging with both sides of politics to ensure the priorities of the caravan holiday park sector are firmly on the national agenda. Our advocacy has centred on key issues that impact operators, industry sustainability, and consumer safety—focusing on reducing operational costs, increasing […]
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