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More people want to go camping - latest news from the industry

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On Wednesday it was time for a press conference at Elmia Husvagn Husbil. Representatives from Elmia, SCR and the Swedish Caravan Industry Association presented the latest industry survey and tried to predict the future. We tell you in brief!

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The largest trade fair in the Nordic region

Scandinavian Caravan Show is the largest trade fair for mobile housing in the Nordic region. There are 150 exhibitors here on an area of more than 33,000 square metres and it is in full. Last year there were 35,671 visitors and no one thinks there will be fewer this year. About 10,000 people live on the fairground alone!

Boom for motorhomes and caravans

In 2016, motorhomes in Sweden increased by more than 34 % and caravans increased by more than 15 %. The industry's own forecast for the future is unreservedly positive and they expect an increase for motorhomes of 20.5 % in 2016 and continued growth of 6 % in 2017. The forecast for caravans is also favourable, but slightly more cautious.

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Why more people want to camp

There is no doubt that interest in camping, and in particular motorhomes, is growing. So, what is the reason? If yesterday's presentation is to be believed, there are several reasons. What do you think?

  • Low interest rates and a strong Swedish economy
  • New customer groups
  • Swedes are willing to invest in their leisure time - they work hard and want to treat themselves on their holidays.
  • Motorhomes have become status and camping has had its geek stamp washed away
  • A ripple effect - the more people who drive a motorhome, the more people want to try it.
  • World turmoil increases desire to holiday at home

Considerations for the future

The panel felt that environmental issues must become an important issue for the future, mentioning that work can be done on reducing the weight of motorhomes and developing recyclable materials. They also talked about "new target groups", such as younger people.

The question is whether we know what these younger target groups want? "We think you have to go out and ask younger campers what they want from the vehicles and car parks/campsites of the future. Otherwise, there is a risk that this industry will become a bit ... moody. Or what do you think?

Pressträff Elmia
Tomas Haglund from the Swedish Caravan Industry Association, Jörgen Nyström from Elmia and Lars Isacsson from SCR.

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