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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 […]
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 […]

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