Across Australia, in the past month alone, COVID-19 response measures have cost the caravan industry over $208 million, but with the first stage of travel resumption touted to be within state, and potentially interstate, the Caravan Industry is poised to take the helm and recover some of those losses.
There are over 710,000 registered RVs in Australia, waiting for people to resume holidays and stimulate the market. With over 18 million Australians indicating they are connected to the caravan and camping lifestyle, this presents an unrivalled opportunity to be active in market as soon as the time is right.
The Caravan Industry Association of Australia has called on all levels of Government to consider the caravan and camping industry as part of the solution, to lead the way on the road to recovery of the domestic tourism industry in Australia.
This includes the consideration of Caravan Parks as facilities which can accommodate independent travel in a manageable way, allowing for travellers to get back on the road and spending again as soon as possible to help rejuvenate regional communities who are seriously hurting. Industry product is uniquely suited to independent trips whereby self-reliant facilities are onboard vehicles such as bathrooms, showers and kitchens and cabin style accommodation is self-contained.
The diverse eco-system of the caravan and camping industry means that it will be resilient through this time and be ready to offer Australians the self-reliant, “back to basics” experience on short notice when the time is right.
