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Nominations now open for the 2020 BMPRO Future Leaders Award

Do you have a genuine passion for the Australian Caravan and Camping Industry? The BMPRO Future Leaders Award recognises and rewards dedication and outstanding achievements from the industry’s up and comers.  If you are an individual under the age of 40 working within the caravan & camping industry, you are eligible to nominate yourself for this […]

BMPRO steps up support for Industry with naming rights to 2020 Future Leaders Award and Forum

Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes the commitment by BMPRO to the next generation of industry leaders through their naming rights sponsorship in 2020 of both the BMPRO Future Leaders Award and the Future Leaders Forum (to be held in conjunction with the National Conference). BMPRO has been a longstanding supporter of both the Future […]

Industry bushfire response – Sunrise broadcast, Help a Mate and Keep on Camping

This bushfire season has been devastating for tourism regions across the country. Many caravan holiday parks in these areas should be brimming with visitors in what would normally be peak season, but instead are trying to rebuild. As your national association we have been liaising with Federal Government Ministers and agencies as well as other […]

National TV to broadcast live from caravan park this Friday, highlighting that caravan parks are keen to welcome visitors on the South Coast

After discussions with Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Channel Seven’s prime time morning show ‘Sunrise’ has agreed to support the caravan industry and include BIG4 Batemans Bay at Easts Riverside Holiday Park as part of its ‘Road to Recovery’ week broadcast.  The Sunrise program has long been a supporter of the camping industry, regularly highlighting […]

RMS upgrades support of industry with new Association partnership

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce a new three-year preferred partnership agreement with RMS, further cementing a deep relationship which stretches back decades. Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomes this support and confidence in our organisation as well as continued support of the caravan and camping industry. Stuart Lamont, Chief Executive Officer of Caravan Industry Association […]

Keep on Camping initiative supporting Australia’s regional tourism

The ‘Keep on Camping’ initiative is a dedicated digital marketing platform designed to put consumers back in parks and in affected communities without delay. The ‘Keep on Camping’ marketing initiative is designed ultimately as a consumer platform that is adapted to ensure our industry in disaster affected areas have a strategy which can be adapted […]

My Road to Adventure premiering on Seven Network

We are delighted to once again partner with Jayco, Dometic and Ingenia Holidays to introduce the new ‘My Road to Adventure’ television series, launching this Saturday! The series, produced by Cameron Damon Media, showcases Australian celebrities taking time away from their busy schedules to go on caravan and camping holidays and demonstrating the benefits of […]

Join us at our inaugural Golf Day!

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce our inaugural Golf Day, proudly sponsored by K-Mac Powerheads and Jayco, and you are invited to register. The four person Ambrose team event will be held on March 31 2020 at RACV Royal Pines Resort ahead of this year’s National Conference. As host to some of […]

Future Leaders recap 2019

As another year passes, we are pleased to take a moment to reflect upon all that has taken place over the past twelve months.  And what a year it has been. It has been our absolute pleasure to be able to host a range of events, in fact more than ever, for Future Leaders within […]

Two additional industry businesses successfully join the Industry Supplier Accreditation Program

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to welcome an additional two industry businesses into the National Supplier Accreditation Program. Integrated Site Design, which offers informed and innovative planning, design, management and marketing advice, and Caravan Electrical Solutions, who offer Australian RV manufacturers a complete electrical solution for RVs, have both become the latest industry […]

2019 Wells Fargo RV Dealership Survey

The 2019 Wells Fargo RV Dealership Survey was completed in conjunction with the Caravan Industry Association Australia. It reveals a complex retail and commercial environment influenced by changing consumer behaviour and challenging external economic conditions.   Negative changes in the Australia and New Zealand economic and financial landscape was cited by businesses as their greatest concern. […]

Black Friday SALE is now live!

The countdown is officially on for the 2020 National Conference, and we are excited to announce that our Black Friday sale is now live! From today, November 29 to Monday, December 2, we are offering a special discount on Early Bird pricing, saving you up to 40%* This incredible discount will not be offered again and numbers are limited, […]

New Board announcement

Following the recent election by the state caravanning associations the composition of the National Board for Caravan Industry Association of Australia was updated.    Caravan Industry Association of Australia congratulates the following individuals who were elected to the National Board for a two-year term. James Kelly, Lifestyle Communities Martin Cotterell, Martin Cotterell and Associates Dennis […]

Parks shine at Tourism Awards around the country

It’s been a busy year for Australia’s caravan holiday parks, and the best of the best have recently been celebrated at Tourism Awards around the country. The Gold recipients from each state go through to the Australian Tourism Awards which takes place in March 2020 in Canberra. Caravan Industry Association of Australia would like to […]

Black Friday SALE begins in three days!

The 2020 National Conference will officially be held from April 1 – 3 at RACV Royal Pines Resort Gold Coast, and we are excited to let you know we will be having a special Black Friday Sale.  From Friday, November 29 to Monday, December 2, we will be offering a special discount on Early Bird price, saving you […]