2023 Caravan Industry National Conference and Awards

This

year, RACV Royal Pines Resort, Gold Coast, welcomed a record number of over 1000 delegates to the annual 2023 Caravan Industry National Conference.

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA) put together another extraordinary and fun-filled event. Beginning May 10 and ending May 12, 2023, attendees enjoyed a variety of social events, inspiring speakers, masterclasses, a buzzing trade expo and Gala Dinner.

CIAA, CEO, Stuart Lamont told us: “We are here to celebrate our unique industry, one that continues to track along a positive trend.”

On the final night, the National Conference Gala Dinner was a chance to recognise and award those, in the sector, who have excelled in 2023. For the second year in a row, PMS provider Newbook won the Gerry Ryan OAM Award for Innovation 2023.

The DLL Commercial Finance People’s Choice RV Manufacturer of the Year Award, Gold Winner was Sunland Caravans.

For the Review Pro People’s Choice Caravan Park of the Year Awards, the Bronze Award went to Holiday Haven Currarong, the Silver Award went to Suffolk Beachfront Holiday Park, and NRMA Forster Tuncurry Holiday Park took out the Gold Award.

Rob Lucas won the Chairman’s Award 2023. Jeb Grose Director Adelaide RV was the recipient of the 2023 future leaders award.

Donna Cocking received the Richard Davis OAM Award 2023.

Dennis Austin won the Richard Davis OAM Award 2023. And finally, the much-respected caravanning and camping industry advocate, Alison Huth was presented with the Eric Hayman OAM Award for Excellence 2023.