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Ron Chapman awarded OAM in recognition of commitment to industry
Caravan Industry Association of Australia would like to congratulate Ron Chapman on being announced as a recipient of a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM). Ron has been involved in the industry since 1966, and in that time has demonstrated incredible dedication to the industry and its people. Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO […]
‘Back to work’ blues affect our happiness; camping holidays proven to help
With Christmas, and New Year now done and dusted and the majority of adults back at work, it seems as though the holiday season is well and truly over for another year. For many people, the beginning of a new year and heading back to the office can often bring a case of the ‘back […]
Visitor economy continues to break records
New data from Caravan Industry Association of Australia has revealed Australia’s domestic caravan and camping visitor economy continues to break records. The data revealed total nights spent caravan and camping increased by 9% to reach a record 54.8 million for the year ending September 2018. This represented 15% of all nights spent in accommodation around […]
2018- A Year in Review
Thank you to the many industry businesses which come together to make up the Australian caravanning and camping industry. 2018 was a challenging year but one which continued to see growth across the industry, and saw many new (and existing) Australians experience what great benefits a caravanning or camping experience can offer. Indeed there were […]
Future Leaders Chairman reflects on 2018
Michael McIvor, from Experience Broken Hill, is the Chairperson for the Future Leaders of the Australian Caravan Industry. With the year now wrapping up, Michael has provided a reflection on some of the projects and events that the Future Leaders have been involved with. “After putting out a call for nominations for the Future Leaders Committee last year, the FLC […]
Winners take home final major Jayco prize
Competition winners Sarah and Ash Williams with Tristan Feldman from Jayco Ballarat and Chris Johnson from Caravan Industry Association of Australia Christmas came early for Ash and Sarah Williams this week. In July, Caravan Industry Association collaborated with Jayco, Top Parks, Dometic and News Corp to launch the Win a Weekender promotion and offer readers […]
Caravan Parks and MHEs: a vital aspect of affordable housing
If Manufactured Housing Estates and Caravan Parks were combined to create a town, it would be the 25th biggest in Australia. Caravan Industry Association of Australia and the Residential Land Lease Alliance (RLLA) have officially released ‘Long Term Residents in Caravan Parks and Manufactured Housing Estates: A Census 2016 Social Trends Report’. The report shows […]
Caravan and camping with the stars: Jason Hodges
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to present the latest in our ‘Caravan and camping with the stars’ video series. Throughout the series, we sit down with well-known Australians as they share some of their favourite caravan and camping memories. This episode features Jason Hodges from Better Homes and Gardens. Jason has been camping for […]
Campaign promoting holiday safety
We all know the summer holiday period is one of the busiest times of year for the caravan and camping industry. Over the summer, visitors look forward to the chance to ‘switch off’ and make memories together. Many families choose to stay at a campground or holiday park over the summer, which can often contain […]
Success at second annual Federal Technical and Regulatory Industry Symposium
On November 13, Caravan Industry Association of Australia held the second annual Federal Technical and Regulatory Industry Symposium at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre proudly supported by Wells Fargo. The symposium was designed to help attendees gain comprehensive knowledge of the federal obligations within the caravanning and camping industry. This year’s symposium covered topics such as […]
BREAKING NEWS: New Road Vehicle Standards Act set to transform the Caravan Industry
Caravan Industry Association of Australia warmly welcomed the Road Vehicle Standards Act (RVSA) navigating its final hurdle through the Senate on Tuesday evening. The Association’s CEO, Stuart Lamont, commented that this legislation will see safer caravanning products for Australians, and provide better conditions for industry businesses currently burdened with competing with cheap imported product which […]
Major national TV promotion highlighting value of industry
Our latest official partnership with Channel Seven’s Sunrise, Australia’s number one prime time morning show, officially entered the live broadcast element of the month-long partnership this morning. Sunrise host Sam Mac broadcast live from BIG4 Saltwater @ Yamba, showcasing the best of caravan holiday parks and he will continue this each morning all week promoting the […]
New data reveals increase in international caravan and camping visitors
Families, friends, couples and solo travellers all around Australia know all about the amazing caravan and camping experiences available in our great country. Now, data has revealed it’s not just Australians who love caravan and camping trips, with record amounts of international visitors choosing to caravan and camp in Australia. The data revealed that in […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia responds to Consumer Affairs Forum meeting
Caravan Industry Association of Australia acknowledged the key points from the Joint Communique issued by the Consumer Affairs Forum attended last week by the Commonwealth, State, Territory and New Zealand Ministers responsible for consumer protection in their relevant jurisdictions. CEO, Stuart Lamont, reinforced that Caravan Industry Association of Australia believes that all consumers of caravanning […]
National TV camping promotion launched with Sunrise
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to launch our latest official partnership with Sunrise, Australia’s number one prime time morning show. We are excited to also have BIG4 Holiday Parks and Let’s Go Motorhomes onboard as our partners for the upcoming Sam Mac Convoy. “If we can capture the imagination of the travelling public […]
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