This year’s Federal Budget focused on post-recession economic growth through tax incentives, business support packages, job creation mechanisms and project expenditure. Whilst the government’s budget was light on in specific tourism or manufacturing related funding, we are pleased to see announcements regarding insurance support in northern Australia, an extension to the Building Better Region Fund […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia applauds the federal government for their announcement this morning of a $6 million extension to the Bass Strait Passenger Vehicle Equalisation Scheme (BSPVES) making it free for passengers to bring their car on the Spirit of Tasmania from March to June 2021. Those travelling with a caravan or motorhome will […]
With regional travel booming across much of Australia, the G’day Group today launches G’Day Parks – the nation’s largest community of independent parks. Rising from the impact of COVID-19, G’day Parks invites Aussies to “say G’day to more of Australia,” with more than 280 properties in the country’s most sought after destinations. Celebrating the launch, […]
A $170 million boost from caravan parks over school holidays for regional tourism, an indication of the important role campers can play in the country’s recovery.
This year’s Federal Budget was a vital one for Australians and the caravan and camping industry, as the government aims to navigate the economy through a recession and into a post-covid world. At the core of the budget announcement was the need to drive expenditure through investment, infrastructure development, tax incentives, capital expenditure and increasing […]
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 […]
Caravan Industry Association of Australia is really pleased to announce a new partnership with leading peer to peer travel company Travello. This will provide a social community for those interested in caravanning and camping within Australia the ability to share their images and experiences, while giving them access to some amazing tours and activities as […]
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. […]
There are many ways that we can look after our mental health and wellbeing, one of which being a caravan or camping holiday. Research from Caravan Industry Association of Australia has found caravan and camping trips can bring a number of benefits to our lives.
A message for the Trade Sector from our CEO Stuart Lamont Yet again, the resilience and determination of the caravan and camping industry and the people that work tirelessly within it continues to astound me. There is no doubt that the last year has been one of the most difficult on record, and sadly despite […]
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