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The World RV Conference is taking place in Shanghai, China, Oct. 17-19 at the Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center, Jiading District, Shanghai.

According to report from RVIA Today Express, the conference is a prominent industry event providing manufacturers, suppliers, campground operators, service providers and all other RV and camping related professionals with the opportunity to discuss major issues significant to the healthy growth of the industry worldwide. To register click here.

Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in factory and campground tours, attend breakout sessions and hear from experts on a range of topics including:

Economy & the Impact on the Industry

RVing in China & Outdoor Recreation

Electric & Shared Vehicles - An Inspiration for the RV Industry

Attendees will also receive a discounted early bird hotel rate at the Fairmont Peace Hotel. The deadline to book a hotel room at the discounted conference rate is June 30. Reservations must be paid in full and are nonrefundable. Bus service to and from the Fairmont Peace Hotel to the conference venue will be available to attendees daily.

The World RV Conference is a platform for attending delegations to receive updates on the latest developments concerning the industry in different parts of the world. Delegates have a unique opportunity to network with colleagues from other countries and learn market trends, political and economic environments, regulatory compliance standards and other issues facing the industry in different countries.

The event is managed and organized by the World RV Conference Steering Committee which is made up of organizations including the Caravan Industry Association of Australia (CIAA), the Caravaning Industrie Verband e. V. (CIVD), and the RV Industry Association (RVIA).

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Shanghai 'World RV Conference' Runs Oct. 17-19

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The World RV Conference is taking place in Shanghai, China, Oct. 17-19 at the Shanghai Automobile Exhibition Center, Jiading District, Shanghai. According to report from RVIA Today Express, the conference is a prominent industry event providing manufacturers, suppliers, campground operators, service providers and all other RV and camping related professionals with the opportunity to discuss major issues significant to the healthy growth of the industry worldwide.

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Comparison between China & US, European ways

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Shi Jianliang has just come back from a two-week trip across Florida with 40 Chinese tourists in eight recreational vehicles. In about two weeks, he will head to Canada for the sixth overseas caravan tour he has organized since 2015.

"Traveling with recreational vehicles is common in the US and Europe," he says, "but it's still a new experience for Chinese people."

Indeed, the idea of traveling like a turtle, your "home" carried along with you, is catching on quickly.

"I fell in love with RVs the first time I drove one back in August 2015," says Shi, a veteran traveler and the organizer of the Shanghai Transportation Radio Car Club. "Many of our members, who are veteran travelers and have tried everything related to tourism, still find this experience impressively fresh and fun."

Recreational vehicles in Western countries are a popular means of taking road trips without being deprived of the amenities of home. You can see the sights by day, unrestricted by needing to find a hotel room or even a restaurant. It's an offshoot of the concept of "communing with nature" without having to forfeit the conveniences of home.

In Australia, where "homes on wheels" are called caravans, Chinese translations have begun to appear on the websites of caravan parks. The Chinese have now become the second-largest market for RV travelers, after local tourists.

Many caravan-related services, such as leasing a vehicle or booking a campsite, are available on Chinese sites like Taobao or Ctrip.

In recognition of the trend, the fourth World RV Conference will be held in Shanghai in October.

"Recreational vehicle tourism is growing in China as central and local governments are promoting development of the industry," says Zhou Huai, head of the conference's organizing committee. "The potential in the next few years is huge."

The central government announced policies related to RVs in 2015, followed a year later by Shanghai and other provincial governments.

According to a survey by www.rtrv.cn, a site specializing in road trips, sales of recreational vehicles in China rose 60 percent last year, and the number of RV campsites has almost quadrupled since 2015 to 825.

The survey estimates that there will be 4,000 campsites on the Chinese mainland by 2020. There are already more than 500 domestic clubs and companies that lease recreational vehicles.

However, for the time being, veteran travelers still seem to prefer overseas road trips.

"There are a lot of differences between China and the US or Europe in terms of vehicle size and campsite facilities," says Jiang Hui, a host of Shanghai Transportation Radio.

"The vehicles available here are about 6 meters long, and you can probably fit in a mini-fridge like those in hotel rooms," he says. "By contrast, those we have used on Canadian and American trips can easily accommodate a two-door fridge like you would have in an apartment."

Of course, RV travel often boils down to the mathematics of leasing a vehicle vs staying in hotels along a trip.

"You can find hotels of different prices everywhere, especially in the Yangtze River Delta," Jiang explains. "So there really isn't any necessity or demand for caravans, unless you are just doing it for the sake of the experience."

Shi, who has organized RV trips across western US, Canada and Alaska, doesn't do much business in the domestic market. When he does organize tours in China, they are typically much shorter.

"The campsites here are fairly new, and the facilities are still works in progress," he says, "compared with overseas camping parks that have been running for decades."

Recreation vehicles vary in size and amenities. Some are pretty basic: beds and room perhaps for a small fridge. Others are more luxurious, with small bathrooms and kitchenettes in a carefully designed interior of fold-out fixtures.

Recreational vehicle parks in Western countries typically provide electricity and water hookups, along with sewage disposal tanks. China has some catching up, and savvy operators spot the trend.

The Green House Hotel in suburban Shanghai's Fengxian District is now expanding to provide services to those who lease caravans at the site or bring their own.

"They are very convenient inside, pretty much the same as a standard hotel room," says Wu Mengxia, who works at the hotel.

The hotel has long been a popular venue for corporate team-building conferences or weekend family trips. The new caravan park is a sweetener for visitors.

"It was very popular during the Qingming Festival, or tomb-sweeping day, in early April," Wu says. "And the park is usually sold out on weekends. It's especially popular with young people, young couples and parents with children."

The hotel is now building a second phase of the caravan park, which will provide full facilities for mobile homes.

"I traveled a lot in my own caravan when I lived in Sydney," says Wang Yan, a 35-year-old finance director who returned to Shanghai after three years in Australia. "I really wanted to buy one when I came back, but my wife was concerned about costs, parking and other issues."

With all the parks built or under construction around China, Wang says he is thinking of broaching the idea again with his wife.

Shi, with the Shanghai Transportation Radio Car Club, says RV travel has the potential to change the face of traveling in China. An RV is better than having to cram a family into a passenger car for long road trips, he says.

"Hotels are comparatively expensive, if you can actually get a room," he says. "So many people may well consider leasing a caravan, where you have more space for the family and you can stay overnight in any of hundreds of campsites, with all the facilities you need, including bathroom, shower and cooking facilities."

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Chinese tourists discover the fun of motor homes

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Shi Jianliang has just come back from a two-week trip across Florida with 40 Chinese tourists in eight recreational vehicles. In about two weeks, he will head to Canada for the sixth overseas caravan tour he has organized since 2015.

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China is now "vital" to world tourism says the UNWTO. From sports tourism to the rise of the RV, Chinese travellers embrace travel after reform.

40 years ago, very few Chinese people travelled overseas. Last year, in stark contrast, they made over 142 million international departures. As the world's second largest economy, China is now a major force in the development of world tourism reports .

Chinese travellers spent US$258 billion abroad in 2017, according to statistics published by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). China's outbound tourists now account for 10 percent of the total of global tourists.

The Chinese market is vital and irreplaceable for further development of the world tourism

"Thanks to the contribution made by the Chinese market, world tourism has been on a rapid development for years," says Zhu Shanzhong, executive director of UNWTO. "We do believe that the Chinese market is vital and irreplaceable for further development of the world tourism."

In 2012, China became the world's top spender in international tourism and has remained so ever since

The shift started in the early 1980s with travel agencies in the southern province of Guangdong. Initially family visits were the only form of cross-border travel. "Only people who had relatives living in Hong Kong could apply for tours," says Li Nianyang with GZL Travel Service, who organized early trips to Hong Kong while still under British control.

The tours had strict schedules, lasted just a week and had to be paid for by the Hong Kong relatives.

Everything has changed now. Chinese travellers explore the world with relish thanks to favourable visa policies, online booking services and mobile payment.

Sports tourism trend

Chinese travellers are particularly interested in niche tourism markets, short study trips, overseas voluntary camps and outdoor adventure travel. Sports tourism is enjoying a surge in popularity, according to a survey by China Youth Daily. Hiking, mountain climbing and cycling are the most popular sports. However rafting, skiing, rock climbing and ice-skating also scored highly. Diving is becoming popular while marathons attract millions of runners to host cities. Sports such as parachuting and are also gaining in popularity.

China's top tourism and sports agencies have issued guidelines to develop sports tourism. They promise 100 sports-themed destinations and 100 quality sports events by 2020.

"The government's attention to the sports industry and the 'Healthy China 2030' scheme initiated in 2016 have raised people's awareness of sports and health," says Lu Changbao, vice dean of the economy and management college at Fuzhou University. "From an individual perspective, with their living standards improving, Chinese increasingly recognize the importance of health. As a fun way of improving their health, sports tourism is a good choice for them,"

The rise of the RV

Chinese tourists are also catching onto the concept of caravans and motorhomes. The fourth World RV Conference will be held in Shanghai in October. "Recreational vehicle tourism is growing in China as central and local governments are promoting development of the industry," says Zhou Huai, head of the conference's organizing committee. "The potential in the next few years is huge."

Sales of RVs in China rose 60 percent last year, and the number of RV campsites has almost quadrupled since 2015. It's estimated that the Chinese mainland will have 4,000 campsites by 2020. Over 500 domestic clubs and companies lease recreational vehicles.

However, overseas road trips are also hugely popular.
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Recreational vehicles are transportable living spaces to avail maximum luxury and comfort while traveling. They are also called motorized homes. They have excellent fuel efficiency and storage capability. New trends and ongoing innovations have transformed the conventional recreational vehicle market, as they are available in various lengths and sizes depending on per their storage capacity.
Browse through 81 Tables & 29 Figures spread over 155 Pages and in-depth TOC on "Global Recreational Vehicles Market Size & Share 2017: Industry Growth, Trends, Manufacturers, Analysis and Forecast, 2024".
Rising preferences for private mode of transportation with reference to mass transit coupled with continuously growing entertainment and comfort options in motorhomes is the major factor propelling the recreational vehicle market. Alternatively, government regulations for the use of RVs (recreational vehicles) in various regions are a serious factor that might limit the market. Nonetheless, advanced gadgets and innovative features can spur this market in the future.

The global recreational vehicle market is classified into motorized RVs, towable RVs, and application. The motorized RVs segment is divided into type A, type B, and type C. The demand for motorized RV is growing at the highest rate, owing to a high degree of comfort and high fuel efficiency. Type A motorized RVs are the most expensive as they offer high comfort and luxury, whereas type Cs are less expensive motorized RVs combined with all the type A amenities. Type B dominates the motorized RV segment, due to their frequent use for camping. Travel trailer, fifth wheel trailer, folding camping trailers, truck campers, and park model comprise the towable RVs segment of the recreational vehicle market. The demand for travel trailers is expected to grow in the estimated time period, due to their wide applications and their use for long-term living. By application, the market is divided into industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

Geographically, the recreational vehicle market is divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa. North America held nearly half the market share in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance in the upcoming years. The U.S. is dominating the North America recreational vehicle market. Additionally, Canada is the largest emerging market for recreational vehicles. According to the International Trade Administration (ITA) report, the U.S. export of RVs to Canada totaled USD 1.1 billion in 2015 that accounted nearly 90% of the U.S. global RV exports in that year. ITA has also projected the U.S. exports to Canada for RVs are likely to increase with a CAGR of 5% in the estimated period. Towable RVs are the largest RV category exported to Canada.

Europe was the second largest contributor in the global recreational vehicle market in 2017. Western Europe holds huge potential for recreational vehicles as the region reported a year-on-year growth of 10% in the registration of recreational vehicles in 2016. As of 2013, the total RVs used in Europe were 5,500 units. Germany dominates the European recreational vehicle market followed by France, Great Britain, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, and Italy. The growth in the RV registration is mainly attributed to a large number of campsites and campgrounds available in France, Northern Europe, UK, and Germany. Government regulations related to RV standards, such as safety ventilation, weight, and width of the vehicle and electrical installation inside the vehicles are some major factors that might curtail this market in Europe. However, no additional requirements for a license to drive the RV and low-cost caravanning are major factors fuelling the recreational vehicle market in Europe.

The Asia Pacific is the most opportunistic recreational vehicles market. The initial phase of RV development in the region and the growing trend of camping have fuelled this market. In addition, recreational vehicles are also used as temporary homes for natural calamity survivors. Australia, China, Japan, and Korea are the major markets for RVs. Australia is the fastest growing region for the RV market as compared to other Asian regions. Towable RVs are dominating the recreational vehicle market over motorhomes and campervans. A weak currency and cost-effective services offered by the key market players in Asia can affect the market. Initiatives taken by India, Japan, etc. to develop their tourism industry are likely to offer impetus to the growth of the recreational vehicle market. Government regulations regarding campground development are expected to further augment this market. Heavy import taxes on recreational vehicles are restricting the imports of RV in the region; however, in turn, it is likely to help the local manufacturers to gain traction in the market.

Latin America and the Middle East and Africa are lucrative markets for recreational vehicles. UAE is a small market with a large demand for high-end products. The trend of RV has not yet affected the regional market growth. The thriving recreational marine sector in the region might uplift the region's demand for recreational vehicles.

Browse the full "Recreational Vehicle Market by Motorized RVs (Type A, Type B, and Type C), by Towable RVs (Travel Trailer, Fifth Wheel Trailer, Folding Camping Trailers, Truck Campers, and Park Model), and by Application (Industrial, Commercial, and Residential): Global Industry Perspective, Comprehensive Analysis, and Forecast, 2017-2024" Report At https://www.zionmarketresearch.com/report/recreational-vehicles-market

Significant players of the global recreational vehicle market are Thor Industries, Inc., Gulf Stream Coach, Inc., Eclipse Recreational Vehicles, Inc., Coachmen Recreational Vehicle Company, Heartland Recreational Vehicles, LLC, Starcraft RV, Inc., Skyline Corporation, Monaco RV LLC, Jayco Inc., Fleetwood RV, Inc., Forest River, Inc., and Universal Trailer Corporation, among others.
This report segments the global recreational vehicle market as follows: Global Recreational Vehicle Market: Motorized RVs Segment Analysis Global Recreational Vehicle Market: Towable RVs Segment Analysis

Travel Trailer

Fifth Wheel Trailer

Folding Camping Trailers

Truck Campers

Park Model

Global Recreational Vehicle Market: Application Segment Analysis

Industrial

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Residential

Global Recreational Vehicle Market: Regional Segment Analysis

North America

Europe

Asia Pacific

Latin America

The Middle East and Africa

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Chinese Embracing the Perceived Freedom of R.V.’s

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Ah, the smell of grilling meat, the feel-good squeal of Katy Perry and the thwack of fly swatter on prey. To Tian Xuan and his 20-something friends barbecuing outside their Cherokee-brand trailer in Beijing, it felt like an idyllic scene out of a Hollywood movie - except for the insects and the industrial-strength smog that had drifted in from nearby Hebei Province.

"For Chinese, this is something like a dream," said Mr. Tian, a 26-year-old graphic designer, as Hamburger, his English sheepdog, barked for attention. "Americans know how to live the good life."

Welcome to the Chinese capital's first R.V. park, where visitors can plant their own campers for a few days or rent a stationary model - all made in the U.S.A. - for a night of American-inspired R&R.

Having acquired many of the trappings of American consumer life, from iPhones to Buicks to closets full of Nikes and Coach bags, upwardly mobile Chinese are increasingly setting their sights on the "fang che," or house vehicle, as they are known in Mandarin.

Although they first began appearing on domestic movie sets more than a decade ago, R.V.'s have only become widely available in the last three years, with more than 10,000 now rumbling along Chinese highways, according to the Web site 21RV.com. Distributors of European- and American-made campers say their products are selling out as soon as they hit the showroom floor. In August, at the third annual R.V. exhibition in Beijing, more than 500 vehicles were purchased during the four-day event, with an average sale price 300,000 renminbi, or $50,000. Industry analysts predict that sales will reach 800,000 within a decade.

"The market is erupting like a volcano," said Wang Xudong, the deputy secretary of the China RV and Camping Association, speaking by phone as he drove a two-bed Chinese-made Great Wall camper through a desolate stretch of Inner Mongolia, his wife, mother-in-law and two kids clambering around in the back.

Recreational vehicles might have middle-brow associations in the United States - the domain of retirees on perpetual holiday and methamphetamine cooks - but here in China they are seen as an upholstered magic carpet, toilet included, that provides an escape from urban congestion and tourist sites that are invariably mobbed on weekends.

"They symbolize freedom and luxury," said Fang Liping, an English teacher, who was sharing a rented Wolf Pack-brand R.V. with three generations of family this month during Golden Week, the state-mandated holiday when millions of Chinese take to the road, causing colossal traffic jams and the occasional riot.

For many guests at the CTS-HK RV Park in Miyun, a rural precinct north of Beijing, this was a chance to sample an exotic lifestyle many associate with financial success and Western-style leisure. "We Chinese are under so much pressure, not just us but even children," said Xia Zaiying, 35, a full-time homemaker and the mother of a 3-year-old boy. As she spoke, her son played with a pair of remote-controlled tanks while her husband, the owner of a software company, tended the corn and steamed buns, known as mantou, that were on a Weber grill that had spent the previous five years boxed up in their closet. "I envy American life, the freedom to go and do what you want," she said.

Still, few of those who paid 2,000 renminbi, or $330, to rent an R.V. for the night were ready to take the plunge into ownership. Many said they were less daunted by the steep sticker prices than the obstacles to driving and parking. There are only a handful of R.V. parks in China, and the local police, unaccustomed to seeing the large, lumbering vehicles, sometimes fine drivers. A few owners complained that confused toll booth operators have been known to incorrectly charge drivers the higher rate for cargo trucks. "The gaps in the law, more than the prices, are the biggest impediment for many people," said Mr. Wang of the R.V. association.

Of course the camping life, even the pampered version, is not for everyone, especially young urbanites who have had little interaction with the great outdoors. As dusk fell, many of the overnighters found the swarms of flies and mosquitoes a bit much. Unnerved by the relative silence, most eventually retreated into their campers to huddle around the warm glow of flat-screen TVs playing Chinese soap operas. "It's cool at first, but actually after a while it feels a bit boring," said Mr. Tian, the designer. "Once is enough."
Frank Ye contributed research.

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Chinese Embracing the Perceived Freedom of R.V.'s

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Ah, the smell of grilling meat, the feel-good squeal of Katy Perry and the thwack of fly swatter on prey. To Tian Xuan and his 20-something friends barbecuing outside their Cherokee-brand trailer in Beijing, it felt like an idyllic scene out of a Hollywood movie - except for the insects and the industrial-strength smog that had drifted in from nearby Hebei Province.

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房车露营产业外热内冷:水平参差不齐 多数陷盈利难题

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房车露营产业外热内冷:水平参差不齐 多数陷盈利难题

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《首都经济报道》房车露营新时尚 新能源房车八万元起步_视频社区|精彩视频|房车展会_【视频】房车视频_房车试驾_房车体验__21世纪房车网

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RVIA：2018年美国房车销量超48万辆_行业数据_新闻-21世纪房车网

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根据美国房车工业协会（RVIA）对12月美国房车制造商的调查显示，2018年12月房车销量为28363辆，比去年同期的26227辆下降了21.7%。

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NGO associated with China Tourism Ministry

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NGO associated with China Tourism Ministry

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an exciting future for recreational vehicles

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An exciting future for recreational vehicles - China.org.cn

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RVs are a rare sight on roads in China, but as more and more Chinese take to the roadwheel, seeking quality family time and even adventure, that may soon change.