Regional Visitor Economies
Our Focus
Encouraging the caravanning & camping ‘community’ to play their role in revitalising regional Australia & championing their contribution to regional economies & the nation
Tourism
15M Trips & 60M Nights
Caravan and camping generates more than holiday nights than any other type of accommodation in Australia. Over 90% of nights spent caravan and camping is in regional Australia
Expenditure
$10.7B Annually
Largely focused in regional Australia, where visitor expenditure in 2500 caravan parks supports myriads of additional businesses external to the immediate caravan industry.
Caravan Parks
Developing Communities
Caravan parks are the organs of regional tourism. Each dollar of caravan park revenue generates $1.38 of economic activity in the local community, stimulating job creation & business opportunities.
Latest Announcements
Caravan Park Infrastructure Funding Released
Caravan Park Infrastructure funding is open for submission through the Austrade website, Monday 21 November through to December 22, 2022. It is with great pleasure that we announce that the $10 million funding program will be live on Austrade’s website from today – Monday 21 November. We encourage you to head over to the website now […]
October Industry Insights
A round-up on October manufacturing insights and our recent EV briefing paper submission update.
Safe Guarding Drive Tourism in the Transition to a Low-Emissions Future
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to share that our Future Fuels and EV paper has been successfully submitted for discussion to the National Electric Vehicle Strategy consultation. Ensuring regional tourism, and drive tourism more broadly, is represented and its interests protected. The paper outlines the industry’s economic value and how it is ideally situated to […]
Big Spend on Future Goals in Low Emissions, EV & Manufacturing
Last night’s Federal Budget announcement will see significant steps forward in key areas of EV, future fuels and manufacturing. The policy was an important one for the Australian Caravan Industry. As we put the finishing touches on our EV and future fuels submission paper, the future fuels policy state took a major step forward in […]
Budget Night Boost for Caravan Parks with Infrastructure Grant Program Funding
Caravan Industry Association of Australia welcomed last night’s federal budget with the announcement of Caravan Park Infrastructure Upgrade Funding. The announcement of targeted infrastructure investment for the nation’s caravan parks will see a big shot in the arm for many park operators looking to build on the quality customer experiences already on offer across the country. […]
Trade Advocacy Update
Several big topics informed our discussions in Canberra over August and September. Leading our conversations has been Jobs and Skill, future fuels/EV transition, manufacturing modernisation funding and innovation push, and the Road Vehicles Standards Act (RVSA).
Parks Advocacy Update
August and September have been a busy time in Canberra with many big topics affecting our industry being discussed with the interim budget planning, insurance industry discussions, future fuels and Jobs and Skills summits. Caravan Industry Association of Australia actively engaged on all topics for the industry.
Supporting a collaborative approach for the caravan industry following ACCC report
The caravan industry has been under enormous pressure through unprecedented demand from Australians looking to experience the caravanning and camping lifestyle (amid a global explosion of consumer interest towards the sector), and supply issues generated out of COVID-19 labour shortages and supply chain delays, primarily out of China. “While the vast majority of industry businesses […]
PUTTING YARRA VALLEY’S TOURISM ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
PUTTING YARRA VALLEY’S TOURISM ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS.
TASMAN HOLIDAY PARKS COMPLETES $65 MILLION IN ACQUISITIONS WITH FIRST MOVE INTO VICTORIA
TASMAN HOLIDAY PARKS COMPLETES $65 MILLION IN ACQUISITIONS WITH FIRST MOVE INTO VICTORIA
Caravan Industry Association of Australia urges Federal Government to ready regional tourism for the age of Electric Vehicles
Caravan Industry Association of Australia today acknowledged the release of the Future Fuel Fund by the Federal government, however highlighted that more needs to be done outside of urban Australia to help regional tourism operators connect with EV users. “Drive tourism accounts for 75% of all tourism in regional areas, charging infrastructure and activating the […]
Caravan Industry Appears at Joint Senate Committee for Road Safety
Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont recently appeared at the Joint Select Committee on Road Safety. This committee is chaired by Darren Chester MP (Nationals) with Matt Thistlethwaite MP (ALP) and Maria Vamvakinou (ALP) also on the committee. This was an excellent opportunity to highlight the role of the industry in road safety […]
Assets to start your Workplace Well-Being Plan for your business
Mental health coaching for small business owners.
National Cabinet agrees on Framework for Business Support during & after Lockdowns
Following the National Cabinet meeting today, an agreed framework has been established that will provide more clarity for businesses and individuals seeking business support during and following lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a welcome development that will impact the COVID disaster payment and business support payments from today. Support for Individuals Removal of The ‘Liquid Assets’ […]
Australian made week – local caravan production at 30 year high
The caravan industry in Australia contributes more than $23B annually to the Australian economy and has extensive local supply chains that involve more than 6,000 businesses across manufacturing, dealerships, servicing, repair and tourism (caravan and holiday parks). There are currently more than 750,000 recreational vehicles (caravans & motorhomes) registered on Australian roads, with 90% of […]
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