New ‘Step Outside’ television program featuring RVMAP promotion 

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is working in partnership with Channel 7 and Anaconda on a new national television show titled ‘Step Outside’, featuring Channel 7 media personality Paul Burt. This is part of an extended series of videos promoting the purchase of RV Products via digital and social media channels. The series is designed […]

Family undertaking once-in-a-lifetime educational camping adventure around Tasmania

We all know how important education is, but learning doesn’t have to be limited to the school classroom- some of the most important lessons take place outside of typical learning environments, and caravan and camping trips lend themselves perfectly lend themselves to this. Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s 2017 Real Richness Report found significant educational […]

Caravan industry featured on ABC panel

Earlier this week, ABC Perth’s ‘Focus’ radio program featured an extensive segment on caravan and camping, with a particular emphasis on young families. Industry Researcher Hugh Fitzpatrick featured on the panel discussion promoting van life, sharing insights into industry trends and the rising numbers of young nomads. Head to the website to listen to the […]

Relay continues to attract media attention

The Follow the Sun Relay has been on the road for over six months, but is certainly not slowing down. In June Dometic, Winnebago and Caravan Industry Association of Australia launched the relay, an initiative designed to promote the caravan and camping lifestyle for an entire year. After beginning in Brisbane, the Winnebago motorhome has […]

Winners take home final major Jayco prize

Competition winners Sarah and Ash Williams with Tristan Feldman from Jayco Ballarat and Chris Johnson from Caravan Industry Association of Australia Christmas came early for Ash and Sarah Williams this week. In July, Caravan Industry Association collaborated with Jayco, Top Parks, Dometic and News Corp to launch the Win a Weekender promotion and offer readers […]

BREAKING NEWS: New Road Vehicle Standards Act set to transform the Caravan Industry

Caravan Industry Association of Australia warmly welcomed the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) navigating its final hurdle through the Senate on Tuesday evening. The Association’s CEO, Stuart Lamont, commented that this legislation will see safer caravanning products for Australians, and provide better conditions for industry businesses currently burdened with competing with cheap imported product which […]

Major national TV promotion highlighting value of industry

Our latest official partnership with Channel Seven’s Sunrise, Australia’s number one prime time morning show, officially entered the live broadcast element of the month-long partnership this morning. Sunrise host Sam Mac broadcast live from BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba, showcasing the best of caravan holiday parks and he will continue this each morning all week promoting the […]

Caravan Industry Association of Australia announces new National Board members

Following an election by the state caravanning associations last week, the composition of the National Board for Caravan Industry Association of Australia was updated. Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates the following individuals who were elected to the National Board for a two-year term; Grant Wilckens Gerry Ryan OAM Nick Hunter Donna Cocking Grant Wilckens […]

Real Life Classroom attracts media coverage

For four weeks in September and October, Lyla and Eagle Bradley and Gemma and Lindsey White (and their parents) completed a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Australia’s Red Centre as part of the Real Life Classroom promotion. The promotion was designed to highlight the educational opportunities available around Australia, showcase the amazing attractions of the Red Centre, and bring […]

Retail strategist joins Discovery Parks as Chief Operating Officer

Former On the Run (OTR) Chief Operating Officer and Westfield Marketing executive Michaela Webster is the new chief operating officer at Discovery Parks. Discovery Parks chief executive Grant Wilckens said Ms Webster, having recently worked on Discovery Parks’ licensed park strategy as a consultant, was ideally placed to oversee the next stage of the company’s […]