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State of the Industry 2026: Resilience in a changing market
Presenting research from the 11th annual State of the Industry Report at this year’s National Conference, Peter Clay, Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s General Manager of Research and Insights, outlined the key trends shaping the sector across manufacturing, RV supply and registrations, accommodation performance, domestic travel demand and the broader economic outlook. Here are some […]
What did I miss? Key takeaways from the 2026 National Conference
The 2026 Caravan Industry National Conference wasn’t just the biggest in the event’s history – it was a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience and ambition driving Australia’s caravan and camping industry. Didn’t make it to the Gold Coast, or you were too busy networking, learning and exploring the exhibition floor to catch every session? […]
Driving Forward: Inside the 2026 National Conference
Amid challenging market conditions and rapid industry change, the 2026 Caravan Industry National Conference showcased the resilience, adaptability and collaborative spirit driving Australia’s caravan and camping sector forward. A record 1,100 industry professionals gathered at RACV Royal Pines Resort on the Gold Coast from 13–15 May for this year’s event, taking in expert insights, networking […]
Park operators voice key challenges in Canberra
Caravan holiday park operators from across the country raised a range of challenges and frustrations hindering development and profitability at the inaugural National Caravan Industry Summit. Convened by Caravan Industry Association of Australia and held at Parliament House in Canberra on 22–23 September, the event brought together independent park operators, corporates and industry representatives to […]
Managing risks in your park: Insights from CRP Vic Conference
Article by Mark Shipton – Accreditation Programs Manager In late August, I had the privilege of joining a panel discussion at the Caravan & Residential Parks Victoria Conference in Geelong. Under the theme “Managing Risks in Your Park,” I was joined on the panel by two highly respected industry colleagues, Julie Pernecker from All Parks […]
How to Use ChatGPT
One of the truths of the auto industry is that people buy stories, and they pay extra for good stories. Selling vehicles is all about crafting engaging stories, but all too often, the story is what dealers neglect the most. One of the biggest pain points in a dealership is writing the descriptions for the vehicles they sell, and the greater the dealership’s volume, the bigger a pain point this becomes.
Consumer Sentiment Report Released
Demand remains strong, although cost of living pressures increase for caravan and campers Caravan Industry Association of Australia today released the Caravan Industry Consumer Sentiment Report August 2022. The report provides insights into the opinions and travel intentions of Australian caravan and campers. The research was conducted in July as Australians are starting to experience […]
Caravan Industry continues to weather COVID storm with record activity
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is excited to announce the release of the latest Caravan and Camping State of Industry report.
Caravanners and Campers Actively Planning Next Holiday, Although Remain Cautious
Our marketing experts have analysed the impacts of current affairs on the caravanning and camping industry.
Camping is a ‘Real Life Classroom’ these school holidays, 94% of campers agree it teaches children important life skills
After such a disruptive year for parents across Australia, trying to balance education challenges created by COVID-19 and work, these school holidays provide the perfect opportunity to take a camping trip to enjoy a ‘Real Life Classroom’ plus get some much needed stress relief and family time together. There are so many benefits for children and parents when they go on a camping trip. In […]
Caravanning and Camping most popular holiday type for Australians in 2019, with 60 million holiday nights
The newly released State of Industry 2020 Report from Caravan Industry Association of Australia lays out the past performance of Australia’s caravan and camping industry and highlights the opportunity for the industry to drive recovery. In 2019, the total caravan and camping visitor nights exceeded 60 million and 14 million trips for the first time. […]
Camping proves popular for families this school holidays, providing welcome relief to regional tourism
Tourism operators and regional Australia benefit from families choosing camping these school holidays. As COVID restrictions ease for some states and we adjust to living in the new normal, the desire to travel and escape remains strong with families choosing a camping holiday. The ability to remain close to home, enjoy an intrastate holiday while also having an array of options puts camping ‘front of mind’. While we live and learn to live with COVID, it […]
Caravan and Camping Resurgence reflected in Occupancy figures
Caravan Industry Association of Australia identifies strong, sustainable surge in caravan park visits and occupancy. Australians are once again able to explore our great country. For many residents, the first taste of overnight freedom in months fell over the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend. Weekly Accommodation Data for the Caravan Industry indicates a strong resurgence is […]
Camping’s back with a Boom, with 19 million Australians keen to stay in Caravan Parks!
The caravan and camping lifestyle is deep rooted in the Australian psyche, with 19 million Australians indicating they would consider staying in a caravan Park according to new research released by Caravan Industry Association of Australia. Adding to its popularity is that it is one of the safest accommodation types available in Australia, ideally suited […]
Caravan and camping visitor expenditure reaches $7.9B, and surpasses 13 million trips
We all know caravan and camping is a favourite holiday option and lifestyle amongst Australians, and the latest figures from Tourism Research Australia have proven that the industry is continuing to go from strength to strength! The data revealed another solid performance from the domestic caravan and camping visitor economy through June 2019 – the […]
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