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Attracting and Retaining a Young Team
Stephen Edwards, CEO of the Edwards Group, talks about how they have developed a team of young future leaders. The average age of workers in the Edwards Groups head office is 28, with the oldest being 32. We wanted a young and dynamic office to challenge the traditional (and sometime entrenched) ways that our parks have been […]
Lauren Giancristofaro: Future Leaders Conference Takeaways
Lauren Giancristofaro, Events Coordinator at Caravan Industry Association Western Australia, shares her takeaways from the Future Leaders Conference. The Future Leaders Community is a group of young, innovative and driven individuals in the caravan and camping industry, who have come together to share knowledge and promote the industry to the youth of today. In doing this, it also encourages younger […]
Rachel Golightly: A Future Leaders Newbie!
Rachael Golightly, Operations and Human Resource Manager at BIG4 Beacon Resort, shares her recent Future Leaders Conference experience. I didn’t have a huge understanding of what the Future Leaders Conference would entail before I got there. It was my first conference and I hadn’t met anyone yet. I was a little hesitant to attend on my […]
Funding Boost to Help Road and Rest Stop Users “Coexist”
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has welcomed NHVR support for an education and awareness campaign to help road and rest stop users to “Coexist” as part of a wider initiative to deliver safer roads. The Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative called for implementable, value-for-money initiatives that deliver significant heavy vehicle safety benefits. Stuart Lamont, CEO of […]
Daniel Tilton Supports the Homeless in the CEO Sleepout
On Thursday 22 June, Next Generation Holiday Parks’ CEO, Daniel Tilton, will join in the fight against homelessness at the annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout® on the Gold Coast. More than 105,000 Australians experience homelessness every night — 27 per cent are children, and 23 per cent are faced with the situation due to domestic and […]
Urban Myth Settled: Happy Campers Really are Happier
The phrase “happy campers” is used in everyday conversations, everywhere. But are campers really that happy? Well, the stats are in and it looks like the saying “happy campers” is founded in fact. Campers are happy! Or at least, happier than those who don’t go camping. Caravan Industry Association of Australia conducted a “Real Richness” […]
The 2017 Future Leaders Award Goes To…
April Whiston, General Manager, Merool on the Murray The CaravanCampingSales Future Leaders Award, now in its fourth year, celebrates the most impressive young leader in our industry. This year we congratulate April Whiston of Merool on the Murray as an exceptional young leader today who is destined to further influence our industry in the future. […]
Richard Davis Award for Outstanding Service Announced
Gerry Ryan OAM, Founder, Jayco Corporation (Australia) The Richard Davis Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Peak National Body was introduced last year in dedication to the late Richard Davis. His continuous industry-wide service and determination towards establishing accreditation in the caravan park industry created the legacy of a program that now constitutes a key pillar […]
Eric Hayman Award for Excellence Announced
Mark Lindsay, Chairman, Caravan Industry Association of Australia The Eric Hayman Award for Excellence is the caravan and camping industry’s most prestigious accolade, with the award for 2016 marking its 27th year. At the 2017 National Conference, we congratulated Mark Lindsay, Chairman of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, as the recipient and acknowledge the significant […]
Rainbow Accreditation Launched
CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Stuart Lamont, announced the launch of an additional accreditation program at this year’s national industry conference held on the Gold Coast in May. Rainbow Accreditation has been developed for Caravan Holiday Parks, recognises operational leadership and professionalism of park owners, managers and staff by treating all their guests […]
Exciting New Technology Partnership for Caravan Industry Association of Australia
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has signed a multi-year partnership with Outdoria in a move to further embrace technology for industry and connect with customers online. As Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s official online partner, Outdoria brings a tech solution specifically designed for the caravanning and camping industry, including a newly launched online booking channel […]
3 Powerful Ways A Business Plan Can Help You Succeed
The following article looks at how creating a business plan can be one of the most valuable activities you can undertake as a business owner/manager. You need to have a business plan if you are trying to secure additional finance, outlining your priorities, maximising your efforts and helping you gain a sense of control over […]
Industry’s Most Inspiring Future Leaders for 2017
Meet the 2017 CaravanCampingSales Future Leaders Award finalists! Once again, we received strong nominations this year and it was difficult to narrow the field to just six finalists. All future leaders who gave it a go are to be commended for their commitment to the industry and their achievements to date. We anticipate great things from everyone who […]
National Conference Program Release
ONE WEEK TO GO! National Conference Program Release With less than one week to go, it’s time to check out the Expanding our Horizons program and make your final arrangements for joining our industry’s largest national conference. Delegate numbers are up over 400 and steadily climbing. Book tickets now to join your industry! We’ve […]
First Licenses Granted for Dealership and Industry Supplier Accreditation Recipients
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce the successful launch of the Retail Dealership Accreditation Program (RDAP) and the Supplier Accreditation Program (SAP). The first two businesses granted accredited status in each of the newly formed programs are; Australian Caravan Co. – RDAP, and Vehicle Components – SAP. Further to the two inaugural […]
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