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MARCH 2021
     

 

'More Queenslanders hitting the road'

Record RV sales at Gold Coast expo
welcome news for tourism providers
Caravanning Queensland expo

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CARAVANNING Queensland has set a new record for the largest caravanning, camping and outdoor expo on the Gold Coast.

With almost 20,000 enthusiasts flocking through the gates of Metricon Stadium, attendance at the recent Let’s Go Gold Coast Caravan and Outdoor Expo was up by 30 percent year-on-year.

More than 130 exhibitors displayed over 500 recreational vehicles.

Caravanning Queensland chief executive Jason Plant said many exhibitors had generated record sales, proving the appeal of caravanning was continuing to gain popularity ... welcome news for Queensland tourism providers.

"Given 2020 was peppered with lockdowns and disruptions, the fact that over 400 recreational vehicles were sold at the event is great news for domestic tourism," he said.


'Another win for the caravanning industry'


"Those sales resulted in an approximate combined value of over $20 million, providing another win for the caravanning industry which suffered through the first hard lockdown in 2020 but has rebounded over the past year.

"This year more than ever, we saw a broader range of demographics attend the expo, showing that people are not just thinking about a caravan holiday but also looking to invest in a lifestyle that can be flexible to sudden change."

Mr Plant said it gave them the freedom to pack up and go anywhere at anytime and in comfort.

"With international travel still off the cards for now, Queenslanders of all ages are hitting the road in their own RV to experience what we have here at home in our own backyard," he added.

Roslyn van Baardwyk, from Cruise Oz, said the turnout showed that the future for the caravan and recreational vehicle industry was brighter than ever.

"It was one of the most successful expos we've experienced on the Gold Coast," she said.

"We had the opportunity to speak to individuals, couples and families to find out what they're looking for when it comes to caravanning and outdoor adventures.

"Sales were very strong, with more newcomers than ever before purchasing their first ever recreational vehicle."

Apollo's national sales manager Robin Harris, whose company manufactures Windsor and Coromal caravans, said it was looking forward to a successful year of trade shows with Caravanning Queensland.

"We find great value in CQ's shows," she explained.

"Being able to interact with our customers on a large scale is so beneficial to our trade, and the success of the Gold Coast Expo points to another great year for us at the upcoming Supershow in Brisbane."

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