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
The most colourful celebrations yet
Caravan Industry Association of Australia proudly waved the rainbow flag alongside Australia’s Gay Nomads for the second year in a row at the 2018 Sydney Mardi Gras, with this year marking the 40th and biggest year of the annual celebration. With the support of Caravan and Camping Industry Association of New South Wales and Apollo […]
Caravan Industry Hears Energy Prices Will Go Down
At a function attended by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, Josh Frydenberg MP, Minister for the Environment and Energy confidently predicted that energy prices would come down in the next two years with the ACCC reporting contract prices for large customers already falling by up to 50 percent. Addressing an Australian Chamber of Commerce and […]
Preparing to proudly display the rainbow flag
Caravan Industry Association of Australia, in conjunction with Caravan and Camping Industry Association of New South Wales and Apollo Motorhomes are preparing to proudly display a float with Australia’s Gay Nomads at the Sydney Mardi Gras this weekend. 2018 will mark the second time we have been involved in the celebrations. Lynne Hocking, representative of […]
New Federal Chairman platforms on unification to drive industry growth
At the Caravan Industry Association of Australia National Board meeting conducted earlier today, Mr Grant Wilckens, CEO of Discovery Parks was elected new Federal Chairman. With a large financial investment in the industry spread nationally across almost all state and territories, Grant recognises the need for the industry to come together for future success to […]
Funding Boost to Help Road and Rest Stop Users “Coexist”
Caravan Industry Association of Australia has welcomed NHVR support for an education and awareness campaign to help road and rest stop users to “Coexist” as part of a wider initiative to deliver safer roads. The Heavy Vehicle Safety Initiative called for implementable, value-for-money initiatives that deliver significant heavy vehicle safety benefits. Stuart Lamont, CEO of […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Strength of Caravan Industry Presented to the Prime Minister
Caravan Industry Association of Australia Treasurer and Board member, Dennis Austin, sat with the Prime Minister on Friday to showcase the size and strength of the caravanning industry in Australia. In the wake of the declining car industry, it is particularly important that industry messages and concerns are presented to key decision makers in […]
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