The Caravan Industry Association of Australia’s annual National Conference is kicking off at Royal Pines on the Gold Coast from 10 to 12 May to converge RV manufacturers and technology providers to discuss big topics arising across the industry.
In a press release, the association said over 1000 delegates, including caravan park operators, regulators, and state associations from across the country, are coming together to discuss the future of the industry.
Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont commented on the upcoming event, describing it as the “biggest one yet.”
“We have really concentrated throughout the program on discussing the rising trends in today’s economic, business and policy environments which all promise to have major impact on the industry of tomorrow,” Lamont noted.
He claimed that throughout the previous two years, the industry as a whole had experienced unheard-of expansion, leading to some unexpected milestones.
“The humble industry is no longer, contributing $27 billion annually to GDP, over 820,000 registered caravans and RVs travelling the country’s roads, and last year we saw Australian’s make a record 15.1 million trips and stay 60.1 million visitor nights, most of which were in regional and rural Australia,” explained Stuart.
However, despite the fact that the association is extremely proud of these figures, the CEO pointed out that challenges and generational shifts still lie ahead.
“These will be a major focus at the conference, ensuring our delivery of customer care and quality of experience remains, business models in tightening economic conditions are sustainable, and innovation in manufacturing and an electrified industry are fully explored,” Lamont said.
In keeping with this theme, the conference will feature a summit on electric vehicles (EVs) and future fuels, which will concentrate on the crucial aspects of the transition of the industry to a low-emissions environment.
Leading experts from Australia in the field will talk about infrastructure, legislation, innovation, and how the sector can take advantage of these new prospects, as well as the future of transportation and fuels.
In addition to the EV summit, leaders from the entire industry will also discuss topics including technology, the rise of AI in business, accessibility opportunities, insurance, the rise of ESG, and sustainable tourism.
“We are really looking forward to having the industry all together, to reflect, learn, celebrate and cast an eye to the future of the industry. With a degree of uncertainty in the economic air, this is going to be a great opportunity for the industry to stop and celebrate a job well done and get ready for what the future holds,” Stuart concluded.
