Caravan industry takes the lead on industry reconnection with their upcoming National Conference

Determined to push ahead despite the challenges of travel restrictions, Caravan Industry Association of Australia have planned a stellar 3-day program with guest speakers including Mark Bouris, Dan Gregory, Claire Madden, Amanda Stevens, Michael Crossland and Ian Schubach. Australia’s caravan and camping industry is diverse and so are your reasons for participating in the conference. […]

Nominate NOW for 2021 Industry Awards

In anticipation of the upcoming National Conference, Caravan Industry Association of Australia is seeking nominations for several high-profile industry awards.  There are three major awards which we are accepting nominations for, with the winners to be announced at the National Conference Gala Dinner on Thursday 6th May 2021.   In addition to the major awards, the […]

With over 400,000 Easter campers expected to hit the road, safety is important to ensuring a great holiday

As camping becomes increasingly popular with Australians with RV registrations surpassing 741,000, safety will be key this Easter to ensuring that the 400,000 plus campers who intend to hit the road have a great time and create happy memories. “The camping lifestyle can play a critical role in the economic and tourism recovery with an […]

Caravan Industry features in media spotlight

After a whirlwind summer and as we head towards what is predicted to be the biggest Easter the caravan and camping industry has ever seen, the media are very much seeking out all that our industry has to offer. A Current Affair recently did a feature on Aussies making plans to hit the wide open […]

The New RVSA Ready Website is HERE

New Tools – More Information – Easier to Navigate With the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) commencing in full on 1 July 2021, Caravan Industry Association of Australia are excited to announce the launch of the new and improved Are you RVSA Ready? website for industry businesses. The website has now undergone a significant upgrade […]

My Road to Adventure shows off the beauty of our industry

What an incredible industry we work in, and what a privilege it is to be able to create experiences and enrich lives. My Road To Adventure features celebrities from various walks of life taking time away from their busy schedules to go on RV Holidays to Iconic Australian locations in order to reconnect with their […]

Caravan & Camping critical to domestic tourism and regional Australia recovery based on latest figures

Industry remains at risk if sustainable support initiatives are not carefully considered Accounting for 44% of all holiday nights across Australia, the latest insights from Tourism Research Australia for the September 2020 quarter again shows that caravan and camping is the most popular holiday accommodation type for Australians, as they come to terms with a […]

Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes new Board members

Following a casual vacancy position created by the resignation of Mark Lindsay to concentrate on CCIA NSW Presidency duties, the National Board considered over 40 potential candidates as suitable replacements.  They are delighted to announce the appointment of Ms Kate Meldrum, Chief Operating Officer of Tourism Holdings Australia to sit on the Board through to the company’s […]

Compliance Changes in 2021 – what you need to know!

2021 is set to be the biggest year yet for our industry. With the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) commencing in full on 1 July 2021, every Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer and Importer needs to be getting prepared for these industry wide changes. In addition, the revised version of the gas installation standard (AS/NZS 5601.2:2020) was […]

Drive tourism to get a welcome boost in Tasmania following federal government announcement

Caravan Industry Association of Australia applauds the federal government for their announcement this morning of a $6 million extension to the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme (BSPVES) making it free for passengers to bring their car on the Spirit of Tasmania from March to June 2021. Those travelling with a caravan or motorhome will […]