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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 […]
Younger Travellers Make Caravanning and Camping the Holiday of Choice
Tourism Research Australia (TRA) data released today shows the largest growth in the history of data collection for domestic caravanning and camping trips. And it’s the younger demographic groups that are driving the growth in what can only be called a booming tourism sector. A total of 11.6 million caravanning and camping trips were taken […]
Dusseldorf Caravan Salon Attendance
UPDATE: It is with sadness that we communicate the passing of Hans-Karl Sternberg, long-time Managing Director of the Caravaning Industrie Verband (CIVD), since this article was published (pictured fifth from the left). Caravan Industry Association of Australia expresses our sincere condolences to his family and colleagues at CIVD. Recently, Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO […]
Nominations Now Open for Caravan Industry Association of Australia Board
Do you have the skills and experience to help drive this industry forward? Nominations are now open for those individuals wishing to provide strategic direction for the industry through the Board of the Caravan Industry Association of Australia. The National Board is comprised of up to nine individuals from across the industry with no […]
Recently Accredited Caravan Holiday Parks
Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently approved six more caravan holidays parks to carry the Accreditation Key and we want to welcome them into the program. We promote the Accreditation Key as the symbol of best practice through our national marketing campaigns, always urging consumers to “Look for the Key”. Congratulations to the following parks […]
International Caravanners and Campers – There’s More of Them and They’re Staying Longer
Tourism Research Australia data released today shows a total of 334,184 international caravanning and camping visitors for the year ending June 2016, growing yet again by 12% on the previous year. This year these visitors accounted for just over 5 million visitor nights in the sector, also showing an increase of 6% on the previous […]
Win a Triton RVMAP Promo Results
We have our winners! Winners Lynelle and Nev Remington purchased a RVMAP accredited Goldstream Caravan from Kratzmann Caravans, allowing them to enter and win our ‘Win a Triton’ RVMAP promotion. The promotion successfully allowed us to promote RVMAP manufacturers to consumers and educate them about the RVMAP program. The promotion also assisted dealers with point-of-difference […]
RVMAP Program Update
Earlier this year, Caravan Industry Association of Australia announced an increased audit schedule for the 2016 calendar year. With a target of 365 audits planned for the year, the Audit Team have already completed in excess of 414 audits so far for 2016 and will be conducting a series over Blitz Audits on commonly found […]
New Government Relations and Policy Role
In an ongoing commitment to industry advocacy and building strong government relationships, Caravan Industry Association of Australia has appointed Julian Harniman to ensure the caravan industry’s collective voice is heard where it can effectively assist industry businesses. Julian will ensure our sector’s importance is recognised by government and our ability to develop and grow is […]
The Humble Caravan Creates a Trifecta of Growth the Whole Country Can Benefit From
ABS figures released yesterday report continued and significant growth in caravan registrations, aligning with comparable growth in manufacturing and tourism trends. Caravans make up the largest portion of registrations of all recreational vehicle types, growing by a further 5% to reach 554,540 in 2016, with campervans registrations hitting 60,899, representing a 4.3% increase. The overall […]
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