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Caravan Industry Association of Australia and The Accessible GroupCollaborate To Increase Accessibility Within The Caravan Holiday Park Sector

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to announce a partnership with leading accessible advocate – Accessible Accommodation (The Accessible Group).  Recent data from Tourism Research Australia states that 20% of visitors in a caravan park or commercial camping ground reported a disability or long-term health condition of some kind.  This equates to approximately 3.8 […]

INDUSTRY STATEMENT: RESPONSE TO ACCC SCAM WARNING FOR AUSTRALIAN CARAVAN DEALERS AND MANUFACTURERS

In light of the recent scam alert issued by the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC), this communication aims to brief the Australian caravan industry, encompassing dealers and manufacturers, on the critical aspects of the warning and provide guidance on protective measures. The ACCC’s alert, a part of its endeavours through the National Anti-Scam Centre […]

Channel 7’s Sunrise Invites Millions of Australians to Join the Ultimate Camping Adventure

Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s annual ‘Road to a Million Campaign’ is officially in full swing, starting tomorrow in partnership with Channel 7’s Sunrise, popular host Katie Brown sets off on a road trip exploring some of the nation’s most exceptional holiday parks.

Industry welcomes establishment of Parliamentary Friends of Caravanning

Industry welcomes establishment of Parliamentary Friends of Caravanning

2023 Call for National Board Nominations

Do you have an interest in driving the Australian caravanning and camping industry forward? Nominations are now open for those individuals wishing to provide strategic direction of the peak national body for the Australian caravan and camping industry – Caravan Industry Association of Australia, through the national board of the Company. Each year, in accordance […]

Ecotourism Australia and Caravan Industry Association of Australia announce pathway to sustainability for caravanning and camping

Ecotourism Australia and Caravan Industry Association of Australia have agreed to collaborate to create a pathway to sustainability for caravanning and camping tourism enterprises in Australia through Ecotourism Australia’s Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard. Launching in late 2022, the Sustainable Tourism pathway program supports the tourism industry and the tourism supply to address the four pillars […]

Caravan & Camping Holidays Surge in Face of Economic Uncertainty

Caravan and camping holidays remain Australian’s first choice for customer focused product and value for money holiday offerings.  Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) has released the industry’s latest holiday and accommodation data showing strong surges in trips across the country. Luke Chippindale – CIAA’s GM of Government Relations and Corporate Communications speaks with Win News […]

Conference 2023 – That’s a Wrap

Thank you for joining us at the 2023 Caravan Industry National Conference! We’re delighted to report that we’ve set a new record – with over 1000 delegates in attendance…

2023 Industry Award Winners

It was truly a sparkling evening for the caravan industry as we acknowledged the unwavering commitment of individuals and organisations through several prestigious award presentations during the National Conference Gala Dinner. Alison Huth received the caravan industry’s highest honour – The Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence, for her incredible and passionate dedication to the betterment of the industry.

Caravan Industry urges travellers to plan ahead before hitting the road this Easter

Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s annual Road Safety campaign reminds the over 1.7 million campers preparing to hit the road this Easter to remain safe and plan ahead.

Stepping Up Compliance Education

Caravan Industry Association of Australia has rolled out another step in its ongoing program of increasing compliance standards across the caravan industry, with the commencement of salesperson accreditation.

Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 1

The Energy Efficiency Grants for Small and Medium Sized Enterprises Round 1 will support businesses to upgrade or replace inefficient equipment to improve their energy efficiency.

MVSA plated vehicles after 30 June 2023

Road vehicles plated under the Motor Vehicle Standards Act of 1989 (MVSA) approval must be supplied by 30 June 2023 – the end of the transitional period.

Celebrate YOU – Tourism Employee Awards 2023

Don’t miss out on the industry event of the year that supports & celebrates the people of tourism and brings the industry together.

Exciting Times Ahead for Caravan Parks with Infrastructure Grants Announced

Caravan Industry Association of Australia thanks the Albanese Government and Minister for Trade and Tourism Don Farrell, on today’s grants announcement of 111 caravan parks from across the country set to receive grants between $10,000 and $100,000.