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Words Irene Viergever
The unique must-attend event The 25th Australian National Conference, organised by Caravan Industry Association of Australia, was held at the RACV Royal Pines on the Gold Coast from 5 - 7 May 2021. After an incredibly challenging 18 months with bush fires, floods and COVID-19, the Australian Caravan and Parks Industry came together to learn, network, get inspired and, above all else, reconnect with each other Photos Harry Elks - Caravanning Queensland
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ith almost 800 delegates over the three days, the 2021 Caravan Industry National Conference has been the 2nd biggest National Conference since the first edition in 1996. Overall theme for this year’s Conference is reconnection. Caravan Industry Association of Australia Chairman Grant Wilckens: “Reconnection has been the theme that has seen the industry rebound with strength across manufacturing, retail and tourism. The caravan industry, since the lifting of lockdowns nationwide, has facilitated the experiences that Australians have sorely missed: quality time with their families and loved ones, bucket-list road trips and time in nature - all bound by this theme of reconnection”. The Caravan Industry National Conference is a premier national educational event for the RV and parks industry. The conference provides firstclass networking opportunities with industry colleagues, three days of interactive masterclasses, focused presentations by leading speakers and an interactive trade exhibition that keeps getting bigger every edition.
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Stuart Lamont, Chief Executive Officer of Caravan Industry Association of Australia, during his presentation
