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Complimentary Future Leaders Conference Ticket
When you register as a delegate for the national conference, you are entitled to send one delegate along to the future leaders conference free of charge. Whether you are under 40 and would like to attend yourself, or you have a family member or colleague that you think would benefit from this networking and professional development […]
National Conference – Bring Your Partner!
Partners’ Program Activities This year we’ll be offering several activities for the partners of the National Conference delegates. The National Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for you to network with your industry colleagues, for both business and pleasure, and your partner is most welcome to join the social events. Tickets can be purchased for partners […]
National Conference – 15 Reasons You Need To Be There
15 REASONS YOU NEED TO BE THERE New technology showcase! Check out the latest technological advances and gain competitive advantage by learning how these can be applied in your business. Think: virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D modelling, EEG and the like. Is it the end of the world as we know it? We […]
World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Safe Work Australia will recognise World Day for Safety and Health at Work on Friday 28 April 2017. This is also Workers’ Memorial Day – a day when we honour those who have died at work. It’s a day to think about how our actions can prevent future work-related deaths, injuries and illnesses. Australia’s work-related fatality rates have been […]
Last Chance to Nominate for National Industry Awards
NOMINATIONS CLOSE APRIL 28! Caravan Industry Association of Australia are seeking nominations for several high-profile industry awards. These awards provide national recognition for exceptional individuals in the caravanning and camping industry. We invite you to have your say by nominating yourself or someone you know for these awards. THE ERIC HAYMAN AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE […]
ReConnecting is Key Caravan Holiday Park Trip of a Lifetime
Accredited Caravan Holiday Parks are encouraged to participate in the current consumer promotion and competition designed to build further awareness amongst the caravan and camping public of the benefit in staying with an accredited caravan holiday park. By now all accredited parks will have received a digital asset pack via email for use on websites […]
Unprecedented Growth in Aussie Caravan and Camping Holidays
Australians continue to hit the road in ever increasing numbers for the iconic caravanning and camping holiday. The numbers don’t lie – Aussies of all ages love getting into the great outdoors and reconnecting to nature, the simple life, our friends and family. Tourism Research Australia data for the year ending 2016 shows the highest recorded […]
It’s Time to Get Your Future Leaders Award Nomination In!
We are on the lookout for our next exceptional Future Leader. Maybe that’s you or someone you know? If you’re in the caravanning and camping industry, under 40 years old, and are making an impact in your business – we want to hear from you! The CaravanCampingSales Future Leaders Award is an opportunity to develop a future leader […]
Register for the Future Leaders Conference Today!
The Future Leaders Conference is designed to provide a unique combination of networking, learning and fun packed into a single package. Like all good conferences, this one will force you to grow and challenge yourself. You’ll build your confidence and bring fresh ideas back to your business that can make you more effective and efficient […]
Opportunities for Park Management Contracts
NSW Crown Holiday Park Trust is currently seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably skilled and qualified applicants to manage one or more of the Holiday Parks in their portfolio. They’d like to attract interest from applicants right across Australia. New South Wales Crown Holiday Parks Trust operates 36 Holiday Parks, reserves and boutique accommodation on Crown […]
Segmented Marketing to the LGBTI Community
The market segment of LGBTI travellers are considered one of the highest yielding niche segments in tourism with regards to spend per night. The gay leisure travel market in Australia represents approximately $965 million a year. This demographic has been identified as an area of opportunity for caravanning and camping given the segment generally has […]
Attention Working Parents: Conference now has a Kids Club!
Caravan Industry Association of Australia understands we are an industry of family businesses, so this year we are introducing a free Kid’s Club at the Expanding our Horizons 2017 National Conference. We trust this enables you to attend and also provides an opportunity to bring your whole family to the Gold Coast in May. All […]
First Retail Dealership Accreditation License Agreement Signed
The first license agreement has been signed under the new Retail Dealership Accreditation Program (RDAP), which became available from 1 January 2017. Caravan Industry Association of Australia commends Australian Caravan Company (ACC) from Adelaide for successfully completing the accreditation process to become the first retail dealership in Australia licenced to display the Accreditation Key. General […]
The Value of Industry Partnerships
I think it’s fair to say that we can all get wrapped up in our own businesses at times. Sometimes we forget about the opportunities that are available in our local regions by teaming up with industry colleagues. Recently Geoff Illich, of Brisbane Holiday Village, contacted me regarding an opportunity that had presented for his […]
7 Tips for Planning and Prioritising
Summer holidays and kicking off the new year is our busiest time of year, and I also begin planning our stands at the major caravan and camping shows across the country with our dealers around this time. Planning and prioritising is paramount. Our stands can be up to 4000m2, showcasing almost 100 units, staffed by up […]

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