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COVID-19 Industry Update #7
March 26, 2020 The past 24 hours have been heart breaking and confusing for many of our caravan parks operators, our guests and our RV travelling community. Following the National Cabinet meeting on the 24th of March, the Prime Minister indicated that the discretion for closing caravan parks and camping grounds due to the COVID-19 crisis rested with State Governments. Overnight, several states and territories have now implemented draconian measures leading […]
Caravan Industry calls for cabin accommodation exemption
Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) is calling on State Governments to review sweeping orders in some states forcing caravan park closures that will see self-contained cabin accommodation ideally suited for the management of the spread of COVID-19 sit empty. Stuart Lamont, CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, said that caravan parks located in most rural […]
COVID-19 Industry Update #6
March 25, 2020 Following on from the National Cabinet meeting last night (24/03), the Prime Minister has made further announcements regarding social distancing measures to help prevent the spread of Coronavirus. The announcement was extensive and listed several additional activities and venues that are now prohibited. A complete list of these can be found here. […]
‘Grass Roots’ tour contributes over $100, 000 to communities
Following on from Australia’s bushfire crisis, many regional towns and communities around Australia have been doing it tough. For months now, businesses in these areas are feeling the flow on effect to their cash flows of the natural disasters that are ravaging their communities. The tourist dollar goes a long way to help keep their […]
COVID-19 Industry Update #5
March 23, 2020 It is clear from the Prime Minister’s announcement last night that a staged lockdown is needed to manage the spread of COVID-19, and that a minority of Australians if left to their own devices are not following well publicised measures placing the health of fellow Australians at risk. For now, business premises […]
Stimulus Package Announced and Essential Business Update
COVID-19: Industry Update #4 March 22, 2020 Following the announcement from the Prime Minister today and subsequent announcements by State Governments regarding the intention to close borders and limit non-essential travel, it is evident that the Government is firmly transitioning towards tighter restrictions regarding social distancing. Caravan Industry Association of Australia would like to provide […]
Stimulus Package: Caravan Industry Association of Australia working with Federal Government
COVID-19: Industry Update March 20, 2020 Earlier this week, Caravan Industry Association of Australia formally requested the Federal Government to provide a stimulus package for the caravanning and camping industry which will support jobs, support local manufacturing businesses, and support regional Australia. This cross-departmental request urgently called on multiple departments and ministers to support our sector through this time of need. For 60 years, […]
National COVID-19 Update #2
Following the announcement on March 18 by the Prime Minister, Chief Medical Officer and the Federal Health Department, we would like to provide further clarity regarding their advice and how this impacts the caravan and camping industry. Today, the following announcements were made: The banning of non-essential gatherings of 100 people or more indoors. The raising to level […]
An Open Letter to Industry | National COVID-19: Update #1
There is no doubt we are living through unprecedented times and that the impact of the Bushfire crisis and the COVID-19 outbreak will have significant impacts on communities, businesses, industry and the economy across Australia. While the tourism industry is suffering, the caravanning and camping sector will prove the most resilient. History tells us that […]
Channel Ten taking camping road trip!
The industry response to the devastating summer bushfires via the ‘Keep on Camping’ brand continues to gain momentum. Now well and truly in the ‘Book Now’ phase, there is increasing numbers of consumer traffic visiting the website, with over 21, 000 users visiting to find inspiration on taking a camping holiday. The website also includes […]
Keep on Camping initiative on national television
The industry response to the devastating summer bushfires via the ‘Keep on Camping’ brand continues to gain momentum. Now truly in the ‘Book Now’ phase, there is increasing numbers of consumer traffic visiting the website, with over 21, 000 users visiting to find inspiration on taking a camping holiday. The website also includes access to […]
Video update from Chairman Grant Wilckens
We are pleased to share our latest industry video update with Caravan Industry Association of Australia Chairman Grant Wilckens . In this video, Grant discusses the bushfire season, coronavirus and other challenges the industry has been facing in recent months. He also shares some of the support on offer for impacted businesses, as well as our […]
Accredited dealership goes fully off the grid
Camperagent RV Centre in Adelaide are excited to share that their strong investment in technology is now available for other RV businesses and caravan parks. The independently owned caravan dealership is one of the largest of its kind in Australia. Two years ago Camperagent became part of the National Retail Dealership Accreditation Program and has […]
Richo’s road to adventure
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is excited to share the latest episode of My Road to Adventure, featuring Matthew ‘Richo’ Richardson. My Road to Adventure showcases Australian celebrities from various walks of life taking time away from their busy schedules to go on holidays with their families to iconic Australian locations. Each episode explores different […]
Pedders partners with Supercars, Supashock and Erebus Motorsport
Pedders Suspension & Brakes has consolidated its position as Australia’s leading undercar experts, by partnering with Australia’s premier racing category – the Virgin Australia Supercars Championship. In conjunction with its technical partner Supashock, Pedders recently won the tender to supply the official control damper to the racing category. All 3 organisations have signed an exclusive […]
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