Campervan adventurers to descend on Albany

 

Campervans and motorhomes will descend on Albany in huge numbers in 2015 for a national event expected to inject millions into the local economy.

As a result of an Albany City Council decision, the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia will host its 2015 National Rally in Albany.

At 64,500 members the not-for-profit club is the largest in the southern hemisphere and the sixth largest in the world.

City of Albany Community Services Executive Director Cameron Woods said upwards of 1000 vehicles were expected to attend the Albany rally, which will be held over seven days during October.

“The most recent CMCA national rally in Boonah Queensland attracted 2350 people and 1125 motorhomes, so it’s clearly a huge event with significant positive benefits,” he said.

Mr Woods said the rallies typically generated between $1.5 million and $2.5 million for local economies but that figure could potentially be higher.

“The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder indicated to us that their 2011 CMCA rally injected more than $3 million into the town,” he said.

“But it’s not just about money – the CMCA has a very large membership base, so it’s a great opportunity for some effective targeted marketing to the club’s 64,500 members and their friends and families.

“This event has the potential to significantly increase the awareness of Albany as a destination.”

The Albany Chamber of Commerce and Industry is a strong supporter of the CMCA event and will partner with the City of Albany in hosting the rally.

The City and ACCI will now investigate opportunities for funding to support the event.

For more information visit City of Albany