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The Wrap Up of our Sunrise Road Trip and Monopoly Madness!
Australia’s number one morning show, Sunrise, took to the road last week to promote the world-first Let’s Go Caravan and Camping Monopoly board. Throughout the week, Sam Mac and Mr Monopoly enjoyed a road trip around some of the featured properties on the board in a Jayco motorhome. The local communities came out in force […]
Caravanning and Camping Holidays Featured on the Today Show
It was great to see Caravan Industry Association of Australia Chairman, Mark Lindsay, live on national TV this morning to talk about the best way for families to enjoy a summer holiday. The Today show selected a few iconic caravan holiday parks as great examples of what the lifestyle offers and Mark spoke to the great […]
The Future Leaders Meet at Jayco HQ
The Future Leaders Committee of Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently gathered at Jayco’s manufacturing facility in Victoria. Before commencing their scheduled meeting, the Committee was taken on a tour of the Jayco factory, with all members agreeing the experience was of great benefit. The Committee endeavours to meet at a wide range of businesses, with […]
Latest Caravan and Camping Industry Business Sentiment Report
The Caravan and Camping Industry Sentiment Report – October 2016 represents the second in a biannual series of reports that examines in greater depth, the level of optimism in the caravan and camping sector along with the constraints restricting business and industry development. The data collected in this research will be used to support government […]
Winnebago Pink Minnie Caravan Auctioned for Charity
Update: The Pink Minnie auction raised $32,197.00 for the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) auctioned its iconic Winnebago Pink Minnie caravan on eBay during November. Funds raised from the auction sale will help the NBCF in its mission to fund life-changing breast cancer research. NBCF’s much-loved Pink Minnie was kindly donated by Winnebago Australia in […]
Caravan Extravaganza on A Current Affair
Did you catch the A Current Affair feature story on caravan park holidays? Watch it here now.
Bushfire Season – An Evacuation Plan is Mandatory and Will Save Lives
Bushfire season is just around the corner. Last December, it was a lightning strike and the subsequent fire that decimated the Wye River – Jamieson Track area on the Great Ocean Road in Victoria. The Great Ocean Road fire took hold in an area that was geographically and topographically challenging, it carried a heavy and […]
A Video Series About “Happy Campers”
Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently launched a Happy Camper video series on the Let’s Go Caravan and Camping website. This project aims to leverage the power of peer-to-peer marketing and follows the well-known mantra in marketing circles that “content is king!”. The video series also uses the “human interest” angle of storytelling and highlights the benefits of […]
Save the Date! The 2017 National Conference is Coming
The 2017 National Conference is coming so block out the dates in your calendar and get ready because we’ll all be ‘Expanding our Horizons’. The National Conference is returning to Jupiters on the Gold Coast and will run between the 10th and 12th of May, with the Future Leaders Conference back by popular demand and […]
RVMAP Continues to Surpass Expectations in 2016
As at 30 September 2016, Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Audit Team have conducted 482 audits this calendar year. Currently with 66 accredited manufacturers, the program continues to grow with increasing interest from manufacturers wanting to become RVMAP accredited. Recently, we have seen a marked improvement in compliance from the businesses within the RVMAP program, and comparatively between […]
Caravan Registrations Have Increased by 30% in Australia
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has released the BDO Caravan and Campervan Data Report for 2016 that highlights the growing popularity of caravanning and camping around Australia. The number of caravans and campervans on Australia’s roads has been steadily increasing over the last five years, with caravan registrations growing by a whopping 30% since 2011 […]
A Meeting with the Federal Minister for Small Business
Stuart Lamont, CEO of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, along with Julian Harniman recently met with the Federal Minister for Small Business, Michael McCormack MP, to discuss issues that concern the caravan industry. The points of discussion included: The need for local governments be included in the effects test when it comes to assessing free […]
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry Event Attendance: Regional Communications
Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Julian Harniman recently attended an Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry event where Senator Mitch Fifield, the Minister for Communications, laid out the Government’s plans for the communications industry. Julian was able to take advantage of the question and answer session to enquire about the Government’s plans for the mobile […]
Caravan Industry Business Takes Out the 2016 QTIC Prize for Innovation in Tourism
Queensland’s peak industry body for tourism, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC), has selected Newbook eManagement Technology as the winner of the 2016 QTIC Prize for Innovation in Tourism. Newbook eManagement Technology was recognised for its Interactive SMS system that places tourism operators at the forefront of a global industry with access to technology and […]
A Rare Opportunity to Hear Peter Costello Speak
In recent weeks, Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s Julian Harniman was invited to attend an event with the Hon. Peter Costello AC by Paul Nicolau, Director of the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The event allowed Julian to represent Caravan Industry Association of Australia in talks with Craig Kelly MP, the member for Hughes; Paul […]
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