CEO address to caravan trade industry

Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont discusses some of the issues the industry has faced through out 2020 and looks forward to a positive direction for the industry in 2021.

CEO address to caravan parks

Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont discusses some of the issues the industry has faced through out 2020 and looks forward to a positive direction for the industry in 2021.

Hitched & Pitched, a program to match new business ideas with investors in the Caravan Industry

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to share with you Hitched & Pitched, a new accelerator program designed to attract innovation and new business ideas to the caravan and camping industry and support the businesses within it. With a similar concept to the TV show Shark Tank, Hitched & Pitched will connect investors […]

Caravan / RV Road Safety campaign launched in preparation for increased camping road trip tourism

November sees the launch of Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s ‘Caravan / RV Road Safety’ initiative. In preparation for an expected take up in domestic road trip camping holidays this summer and with over 741,000 registered RV’s, throughout November and December education and awareness will be important in preparing Australians to safely enjoy their holidays. […]

Reduce site repair costs and save time on maintenance

A surface stabilisation solution to manage erosion and accommodate heavy vehicles. For caravan parks that have soft sites or receive substantial rainfall, managing heavy and frequent traffic from caravans and large 4WD vehicles can be a major challenge.  After the wet weather, some caravan park operators are required to do a great deal of site […]

Boost your cleaning regime. Infection control for your caravan park.

COVID-19 has thrown challenges to our industry with many new processes required to protect your guests and employees.  One of the key elements of your businesses Infectious Disease Outbreak (Pandemic) COVID-19 Management Plan is an increased cleaning regime especially focussing on frequently touched surfaces. Vantec, one of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s supporters has […]

Camping trips prove popular for families over school holidays with 72% Cabin occupancy, an increase on 2019 figures.

A $170 million boost from caravan parks over school holidays for regional tourism, an indication of the important role campers can play in the country’s recovery.

Caravan and Camping Industry Support in Federal Budget 2020

This year’s Federal Budget was a vital one for Australians and the caravan and camping industry, as the government aims to navigate the economy through a recession and into a post-covid world. At the core of the budget announcement was the need to drive expenditure through investment, infrastructure development, tax incentives, capital expenditure and increasing […]

Caravan Industry welcomes investment in regional tourism

Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes the announcement today from the Morrison Government of a $250 million regional Australia package with $150 million specifically for tourism and infrastructure projects to assist regional tourism. The caravan and camping industry is much loved by Australians, and with the desire for tourists to ‘control their own environment’, the […]

2020 Caravan Industry National Board Nominations

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is now seeking nominations for the national board. Nominations are open until close of business 7th October 2020. If you are passionate about continuing to build and advocate for a robust, compliant and sustainable caravan and camping industry, and have the skills and experience to help drive this forward, then […]