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Mindfulness, Meditation and Heart Health: why this is important for you and your employees
While there is no underestimating the importance of following a nutritious, healthy diet and getting plenty of exercise, mindfulness and meditation can also play an important role in supporting a healthy heart and cardiovascular system. We often deliver the opportunity for our customers to have a restful stay or smooth experience, but how often do […]
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 […]
New Tourism Package A Step in the Right Direction
Today’s tourism support package announcement from the Federal Government is a step in the right direction and will assist the caravan and camping industry as it continues to lead the recovery of Australia’s domestic visitor economy. The Federal government has been clear from the start that JobKeeper would not be extended, and that wage […]
Give Your Heart Some Love This February!
If there’s one thing that symbolises February, it’s the heart! Especially after the stresses of doing business over the past 12 months, its important to take time and look after your health. Our partners at Defibs Plus have provided some helpful tips to prioritising your health. #1 – Stretch and Relax Activities that increase flexibility […]
Creating Caravan Industry Digital Champions!
Are you one of the 200 small businesses that are currently participating in the Caravan Industry Digital Champions Program? You may have heard us previously talk about the great work happening in the industry thanks to the digital champions grant funding we received from the Federal Government. There is no doubt that there has never been a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Industry calls for consistency in Caravan Park Insurance
Australia’s peak caravan and camping industry group welcomes today’s handing down of the Insurance Inquiry Report December 2020 by Kate Carnell, Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsmen. Caravan Industry Association of Australia has worked closely with our members and industry organisations to strongly advocate on the challenges that caravan park operators are facing in […]
Tasmania faces bleak caravanning summer while other regions boom in post COVID border openings
The Tasmanian caravanning industry risks a bleak summer despite Australians embracing caravanning and camping in other states as they emerge out of lockdown and borders start to re-open. Recent data released by Caravan Industry Association of Australia regarding November caravan park accommodation shows Tasmania is the worst performing caravanning destination for the month with falls […]
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. […]
Big weekend for caravan and camping in the media
It’s been a big news week for the caravanning and camping industry, which has increasingly been attracting media attention as travel restriction ease in Victoria and state borders conversations continue. With interest in the sector continuing to grow, the past week alone has seen some incredible exposure for our industry across radio, television, print and […]
Say G’day to the biggest thing in regional tourism
With regional travel booming across much of Australia, the G’day Group today launches G’Day Parks – the nation’s largest community of independent parks. Rising from the impact of COVID-19, G’day Parks invites Aussies to “say G’day to more of Australia,” with more than 280 properties in the country’s most sought after destinations. Celebrating the launch, […]
RMS Cloud unveils its new and improved internet booking engine
Contemporary style and user-driven functionality are two key improvements in RMS Cloud’s best IBE yet. RMS Cloud has refreshed its inbuilt internet booking engine (IBE) to address the needs of modern travellers and help property owners increase their direct bookings. Based on guest and client feedback, RMS combined the latest technology to enhance functionality, with […]
Federal Government remains committed to the roll-out of the RVSA
Following the recent announcement of the federal budget, the Federal Government announced that $7.3 million will be committed over four years to the implementation of the Road Vehicle Standards Act 2018 (RVSA). This comes at a critical time as other automotive industry associations have recently pushed to further delay the implementation of the Act. “This […]
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