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Camping proves popular for families this school holidays, providing welcome relief to regional tourism
Tourism operators and regional Australia benefit from families choosing camping these school holidays. As COVID restrictions ease for some states and we adjust to living in the new normal, the desire to travel and escape remains strong with families choosing a camping holiday. The ability to remain close to home, enjoy an intrastate holiday while also having an array of options puts camping ‘front of mind’. While we live and learn to live with COVID, it […]
Spotlight on the Caravan Industry – Why this is your time to shine!
Keeping the Spirit of Camping alive during lock down While Australia was under strict instruction to stay at home over Easter, that didn’t stop everyone from dreaming – in fact far from it. The Camp at Home Heroes campaign was designed to keep people connected to the camping lifestyle, give people something positive to talk […]
Caravan and RV ownership interest spiking as Australians look to holiday safely amid COVID concerns
Interest in buying a recreational vehicle has recently surged, with strong foot traffic and sales enquiry being reported by dealerships around the country as travel restrictions ease. This is great news for not only the local manufacturing and retail markets, but also the tourism sector, with the flow on effect reaching many regional towns as excited caravanners hit the road in their new vehicles. “Recent weeks have shown a shift in people’s behaviour – having been cooped up […]
Caravan and Camping Resurgence reflected in Occupancy figures
Caravan Industry Association of Australia identifies strong, sustainable surge in caravan park visits and occupancy. Australians are once again able to explore our great country. For many residents, the first taste of overnight freedom in months fell over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. Weekly Accommodation Data for the Caravan Industry indicates a strong resurgence is […]
Camping’s back with a Boom, with 19 million Australians keen to stay in Caravan Parks!
The caravan and camping lifestyle is deep rooted in the Australian psyche, with 19 million Australians indicating they would consider staying in a caravan Park according to new research released by Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Adding to its popularity is that it is one of the safest accommodation types available in Australia, ideally suited […]
Caravan Industry best placed to drive and lead the road to recovery for domestic tourism with over 710,000 RVs set and ready!
The recent release of April 2020 Caravan Park Accommodation figures shows a devastating blow to the industry with $208million in losses for April. Across Australia in the past month alone, COVID-19 response measures have cost the industry over $208million and this figure is further inflated when you consider the loss of expenditure that would have […]
Caravan Industry calls for roofed accommodation & RV’s to be included in Step One easing of restrictions
The National Cabinet’s 3 Step COVIDSafe framework is an important step in providing confidence to industry on when they can expect to be operational. While Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased with the National Cabinet’s positive messaging to a return to “normal” and the clear framework it provides to business and our travelling community, […]
Win for regional tourism and caravanning industry with welcome Spirit of Tasmania relocation
Caravan Industry Association of Australia commends the TT-Line Company Pty Ltd following the announcement today that the company would be moving its Victorian port operations for Spirit of Tasmania from Station Pier, Port Melbourne, to Corio Quay, north of Geelong. The new 12 hectare dedicated site will include a purpose designed passenger terminal building, a […]
Camp at Home Heroes initiative goes viral and grabs national media headlines
In the lead up to Easter Caravan Industry Association of Australia launched ‘Camp at Home Heroes’, an camping initiative for people to enjoy while staying at home. Easter is normally one of the busiest times of year for caravan and camping, with up to 300, 000 Australians usually heading off on a trip for the […]
A partnership with a heart
DefibsPlus is pleased to officially announce a new partnership with RMS, a leading provider of accommodation booking software. The partnership includes a number of exciting initiatives around heart health with a commitment to keeping Australians safe from one of the leading causes of death, Sudden Cardiac Arrest. Over 20,000 Australians die each year from Sudden […]
BMPRO launching dealer development program
BMPRO strives to give RV owners the best possible experience in utilising smart technology, enabling the true benefits of the available functionality. To achieve this, BMPRO will provide a new level of service in 2020 with greater support to caravan dealerships and retailers, launching the 2020 BMPRO Retail Development Program. The program will assist retailers […]
An update for RMS customers
Are you an RMS customer? This important update might be of interest: “Like you, we are seeing and feeling the effects of this global pandemic every day. With this unprecedented event that is overrunning our Health System and Destroying our Economy, the Hospitality Industry is being decimated, I’m really not sure what to say or […]
Trakmaster and Pioneer officially join the TRACK family
Gerard Waldron (director TRACK) and Wayne Gason (MD Gason industries) jointly announced today that Track has acquired the long-standing Australian brands Trackmaster and Pioneer. This deal, which will see these brands stay on Australian shores, has been in negotiation since early December 2019 and the agreement transfers all the intellectual property for both the design/manufacture […]
COVID-19: Industry update #8
Today the Australian Government has announced a $130 billion job keeper subsidy, which will provide $1500 per fortnight wage subsidy, and will go a long way in supporting businesses to maintain their staff during these incredibly challenging times. Under the JobKeeper Payment, businesses impacted by the Coronavirus will be able to access a subsidy from the Government to continue paying their employees. Affected employers will be […]
Caravan Parks stand ready to assist with quarantining arrivals
Caravan Industry Association of Australia says caravan parks stand ready to assist with the quarantining of arrivals from Australia’s international airports as mandated by Prime Minister Scott Morrison this afternoon. Designated facilities will be determined by the relevant state or territory government and will ordinarily be in the city of entry where the traveller has […]
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