Numero 2

ENGLISH VERSION

Gennaio 2012
Founded 9/2009

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Open air tourism and Recreational Vehicles

The used market can not by itself ensure the resumption
The used vehicle market enjoys moments of peaks only because Eurotax evaluation has been eliminated: vehicles are sold at prices lower than the normal estimates. Fortunately, buyers are protected from bad deals by the guarantees offered by the dealerships. Italians are very slowly rediscovering the caravan (camperized), with its affordable purchase price that can be easy absorbed into a middle-class family budget. What is needed, now that the extra stock that was parked on the lots of Italian manufacturers has disappeared, is a different kind of planning (and I refer to the manufacturers and dealership networks), although we must not underestimate the importance of the fact that many areas in Italy are still difficult to fully enjoy by itinerant vacationers. Confedercampeggio has made a summary of much of the data collected from 1959 to the present and brings it to the attention of the manufacturers, the dealerships and all of those who love and believe in open air tourism. Confedercampeggio is happy to offer its experience and expertise to all. Not only, together with another organization, it presented the Ministry of Tourism with a report highlighting the need to revitalize itinerant tourism at zero cost, starting with the premise that the black gold (tourism) of our country is still an untapped resource. Confedercampeggio believes that now more than ever - a legislative tool is called for that can beat the competition and can improve the all-round services offered, something that is in the interest of both campsite operators and designated rest areas. Obsolete regulations must be immediately abolished. Confedercampeggio calls for a law that recognises the importance of open air tourism, like the one called for thanks to our involvement by the F.I.C.C. (International Camping and Caravanning Federation). The important role of itinerant tourism must be recognised, both from an economic point of view, as from a cultural point of view. Open air tourism is a lifestyle choice that respects all the rules of every aspect of civil society. It is a choice that deserves to be respected and taken into consideration.

Happy New Year to the readers

Sardinia and the motorcaravan:

an endangered species?
Motorcaravan tourism is limited both by the scarce knowledge of the camping phenomenon and by the misconception that this is a poor type of tourism. This misconception is also promoted by administrators and hotel managers who see this type of tourism as competition to their own interests and see the administrator of this unknown tourism as a problem that is not easy to solve, since it is often associated with nomadic populations. Although faced with structural shortcomings of accommodation in many parts of Italy and the need to increase the sales skills of small producers, craftsmen, shepherds and agricultural workers, this type of tourism could, contrarily to expectations, become a driving force of economic growth and publicity for many communities that are only small from a geographic viewpoint through word of mouth, a customary habit among campers.

But who is the typical camper? What does he ask for? Who does he talk to? What is he looking for? How does he influence the places he visits? These may be just a few of the questions we need to answer, in order to get a better understanding of the potential of this type of tourism, also in the Italian hinterland. First of all this type of tourism does not require major structural operations, nor, therefore, large sums of money; it reaches every part of our territory, even the smallest villages, in search of pleasant areas, cultural exchanges with residents and the purchase of local produce, driven by a desire to understand the territory in which it resides. It is a type of tourism that allows for the constant presence of tourists throughout the year. It is used particularly by the nations middle class people of retirement age and by the teaching ranks with their long holiday period. It is also used by people from the north, wishing to spend the winter in many resorts and this also means an economic contribution and consequent energy saving in their territories of origin, where winter temperatures are already present in the month of October. The camper has an average spending capacity of 80.00/day. His behaviour is characterized by two concerns: one for the environment of the places he visits and another for the welfare of the people living there. He is a proponent of the concept of ecotourism and of responsible tourism, because he aims to respect the environment and its different cultures. We can also speak of the camper as an individual who demands respect and is committed to respecting and preserving the environment, in particular the ecosystem and biodiversity, minimizing the impact of structures and activities linked to this type of tourism. Upon his departure, the territory is in no way damaged by his stay or by his presence there. Respect and preservation of traditional culture and local people, with interest in getting to know and appreciate them better; where possible, he is actively involved in the development of tourism in such areas. For these reasons, for the love and understanding of our island, we Sardinian campers, would like to propose a Meeting-Debate, with local Administrators and other entities who are aware of the scope and interest in this tourism, on a European level.
Fiorenzo Massetti Consigliere Confedercampeggio

Newsletter a cura di

Confederazione
Italiana Campeggiatori
Via Vitt. Emanuele, 11 50041 Calenzano/FI

Tel.: 055 88 23 91 Fax: 055 88 25 918

E-mail: segreteria@federcampeggio.it Aderente a:

F.I.C.C. (Federation Internazionale de Camping et de

Caravanning);

A.I.T FIA (Alliance Internationale de Tourisme

Fdration Internationale de lAutomobile)

Whats new for caravanners in 2012?

For AL-KO, 2012 opens with a series of new initiatives, particularly regarding the caravan and trailer sector: the AKS stabilizing device will soon be available also in the aftermarket; ATC, a skid control system for caravans, is now also available for Hobby caravans in a customized version; the guarantee for the Mammut caravan handler rises to 5 years.

Contents :
The used market Ciao Campeggio Show The task of Clubs The appointments of
C.I.C

The AL-KO Group is expanding to the United States ALThe AL-KO Group is absorbing a major competitor in the United States and is also expanding its market to Canada and Mexico. The new American branch is called AL-KO Axis Inc. and is the result of a merger between two companies, AL-KO Kober USA and Axis Products Inc., both based in Elkhart, in the state of Indiana.

Friendship Rally

AKS also available in the aftermarket

From the coming spring, the new AKS will finally be available in the aftermarket in the two 3004 (3000 kg) and 3504 (3500 kg) versions. AKS was subjected to cosmetic and ergonomic revision in 2011 and is a stabilizing device that is able to mitigate the skidding and pitching movements of trailer s during driving. The most important changes regarding the new version are its colour (no longer bright red, but black with red inserts), functionality (the closing lever is flatter and allows better access to the rear doors), readability of the wear indicator (now simpler to interpret) and integration with other components (Safety anti-theft mounting plates are now incorporated as standard into the housing). AKS is produced at the AL-KO Kober Italian facilities in Vandoies (BZ).

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CiaoCampeggioShow in Vicenza. Invitation to clubs and operators

Dear Sir,
I wish to bring to your attention that this Italian Confederation, in agreement with Fiera di Vicenza, plans to organize - in that locality CIAO CAMPEGGIO SHOW An Exhibition of Camping and Caravanning. The event will run from 22nd to 25th March, 2012 in Vicenza, in a special Pavillion within the well-known event in Vicenza GITANDO. Admission is free. CIAO CAMPEGGIO SHOW is an event dedicated to Italian and international camping entrepreneurs. It is also for anyone involved in parking areas, farm-camping with camper van services, etc. Special attention will be devoted to parking areas, to bungalows, to Tourism Promoting Companies, to the Municipalities and all those involved in this field. Conventions, gatherings and press conferences may also be hosted. Many Italian operators have already broadly communicated their adhesion, as have operators from Croatia, Slovenia, Austria, France and Portugal. In anticipation of the uniqueness of the event, we have decided to provide two types of incentive: one is for Federations and Clubs that wish to take part. Another is for their respective Executives. This is to reiterate our willingness to involve and provide incentives for all those wishing to collaborate in an event that will see the participation of Italian campsites and parking area administrators, as well as manufacturers of accessories, Tourism promotion companies, Local bodies, etc. Of course, it would be nice and useful to acquaint the public with food and wine specialities from the various regions of Italy and also those localities that You feel it may be useful to publicize. .

Naturally, you can contact the national Head Office to request material and to communicate which structures wish to participate in the exhibition. Further information or other requirements may be obtained by calling the following number: 055882391.

FIERA di VICENZA
22 - 25 MARCH 12

Free admission

You too can participate in the campers exhibition. You too can collaborate in raising the awareness of the public present at the Fiera di Vicenza, regarding Your own local situation. Come and promote your territory and its food and wine, also by organizing tastings of these products. Involve local Bodies, in order to better accomplish our project and to offer them extensive publicity. Come to Vicenza, either by having your own stand in the pavilion reserved for Ciao Campeggio Show or by attending Confedercampeggio (the institutional stand or that dedicated to information regarding parking areas). A special discount on current fees has been granted to our clubs, to the parking areas and to campsites adhering to the confederal and international Ciao Campeggio circuit and also to the Bodies and Organizations collaborating with the Confedercampeggio Associations. Please contact Your Federation too and be active, so that Your region may be represented at the Ciao Campeggio Show. In this way, the estimated 35 thousand visitors will be able to appreciate the beauties of Your region (also through DVDs, brochures or characters in costume), as well as by the free tasting of local products.

International Workshop with buyers from the following Nations:

ITALY, GREECE, MONTENEGRO, CROATIA, SLOVENIA, AUSTRIA, MONTENEGRO, GERMANY, FRANCE, SPAIN, PORTUGAL, REPUBLIC OF SAN MARINO SPAIN,
Participation is free of charge for exhibitors. Come to the international WorkShop where you will find interesting ideas presented by structures from all over Europe. An event, reserved for Confedercampeggio stand holders and clubs, addressing operators in the Italian and international fields of tourism and anyone looking for new and stimulating ideas for their holidays: From camper vans to campsites, from farm holiday facilities to country houses, from food and wine to popular hotels, from youth tourism to wellness, from cultural holidays to theme parks and much more. Created in collaboration with the Village for All Association, Gitando.all is the first salon in Italy to be dedicated to tourism and sport that are accessible to all. That is, for all those individuals with psychophysical special needs, whether mobility, dietary or otherwise and for their families.

Grimaldi Group New passenger connection Salerno-Cagliari-Valencia Salerno-Cagliari100% BRUMOTTI TRAVELS WITH ROLLER TEAM
100% Brumotti chooses Roller Team to tour the length and breadth of Italy and take his bike wherever he can perform intense training that may be useful in the historic undertaking climbing Everest by bike that he will attempt in May 2012 and where Roller Team will be present with its logo on the special Vittorio Brumotti tracksuits. Vittorio Brumotti is known to the general public as 100% Brumotti and as special correspondent for the satirical Television News programme Striscia la Notizia. He is world champion of bike trials and holder of several world records, acknowledged by the Guinness Book of Records. A few days ago he became leader of a Roller Team, choosing a TLine Garage S, a camper van that 100% Brumotti personally collected from the factory: an exclusive model with an adjustable bed, a rear fixed bed and variable volume maxi garage, in which his inseparable bike fits perfectly. Thus, an inevitable union comes to be, between the world of plein air and the well-known television personality who also finds in the camper van, a way to express his highly energetic and positive lifestyle, his passion for travel, for new destinations and opportunities and the search for boundaries to be overcome with commitment and passion. So, we will soon see the T-Line Garage S, in camouflage form, that will accompany 100% Brumotti in all his undertakings. The Roller Team camper van will also follow Vittorio Brumotti in his two-wheeled adventures during his Italian tour of bike trial performances until the coming April 2012.... in anticipation of seeing him catapulted into the legendary undertaking of climbing Everest by bike! If you see a camper van in camouflage gear go by, raise your fist with index finger and little finger lifted and greet Abbombazza! For information, go to www.caravansinternational.it and www.rollerteam.it The Grimaldi Group is boosting its network of links in the Western Mediterranean, by launching a new passenger line that will connect the ports of Salerno, Cagliari and Valencia. Starting from next 4th December, the current Salerno-Cagliari-Valencia connection, operated by the Group for transporting rolling stock goods, will be extended to include a passenger service, with the introduction of a fast ferry to replace a Rollon/Roll-off ship. The m/ship Catania will serve the new line and is able to take on board more than 800 passengers, 170 cars in tow, and 2,250 linear metres of rolling cargo. With a length of 186 metres, a gross tonnage of 26,000 tonnes and a cruising speed of 23 knots, the modern ferry (built in 2003) is equipped with 93 cabins including internal, external and suites and 62 comfortable seats. Numerous services are offered on board, including a self-service restaurant, a cafeteria, a Vesuvio club lounge, a videogame and slot machine area, shops, a solarium with sun beds and a bar. The new link will offer a bi-weekly service to and from the two Italian ports and the Spanish port, alternating arrival and departure days, based on the week of reference. For further information about timetables, visit our website www.grimaldi-lines.com. With the Salerno-Cagliari-Valencia line being extended to passenger services, the Grimaldi Group seeks to provide users from Southern Italy and Sardinia with the possibility of travelling in comfort by sea to Valencia, Southern Spain, as well as to Madrid (situated just 350 km from the port of Valencia). Moreover, a greater carrying capacity is provided for all truck drivers that use this Motorway of the Sea, combining an inexpensive, fast and environmentally sustainable method of transportation with comfort and recreation on board.

More attention to the member

The enterprise CIAO CAMPEGGIO, born in 2000, with logo deposited and registered, enables to indicate to its own members and to campers those campsites, where, more than any other, particular and rewardful hospitality is given to Confedercampeggios member. Many are those campsites in Italy, that add up to those abroad from Croatia, Austria, France and Germany and, new incoming this year, from Portugal, evidenced in particular files that represent CIAO CAMPEGGIO. In this way , Confedercampeggio intends to give evidence to those campsites and those motorcaravan resting areas CIAO AREE DI SOSTA that, in addition to the usual competence, availability, and reliability, they have intended to share and appreciate the work done by this Confederation to approach more campers/Confedercampeggios members to camping tourism and open air tourism. The Circuit is evidenced from the decalcomania shown up at the campsites reception, hereunder shown. (Vetrofania) The adhesion is free of charge. Just ask Confedercampeggio, by mail segreteria@federcampeggio.it or by fax 055/8825918, the registration form. Once registered, the coloured decalcomania will be sent always free of charge to be sticked up at the reception and it will be published on Confedercampeggios website and on the special guides. The map of the Circuit has been taken care of and produced by the Directory of Automobile Club Italia to which we express our gratefulness. From always Confedercampeggio is at the side of campers apart from the leisure vehicle used, both when camping tourism and open air tourism is practiced. The list of the adherents can be found on our website (www.federcampeggio.it) and in our Guide Guida Camping dItalia, di Croazia, Portogallo, Francia, Austria, Bavaria e Slovenia and in our Guide Guida alle Aree di Sosta

CIAO CAMPEGGIO

In Italy, 80 years ago (exactly 13 April 1932) was born on camping and the open air tourism, thanks to Luigi Bergera, co-founder in 1933 of the FICC and, in 1950, the Italian Confederation of Campers. Happy Birthday. Confedercampeggio wishes to remember the important event with some events, even in the presence of FICC and its President. Confedercampeggio wants to recall the journey from the first club in Italy (Auto Campeggio Piemonte), which in 1940 had to change its name to ACTI Turin, and the role played by tourism in the open air. Confedercampeggio hopes the campers of Europe a serene 2012.

APPUNTAMENTI C. I. C. - F. I. C. C. - 2012 - 2015

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Italia Italia Italia Croatia Italia Holland Italia Canada Italia Cina Polonia
Finlandia Italia
Corea Sud

3^ Ciao Campeggio Show 22-25/03/12 80 Anniversario fondaz. ACTI TORINO 13/04/2012 4 Rally Amicizia 28/4-1/5/2012 62 FICC Youth Rally 5/4 - 9/4 Conferenza Federaz. CampeggiatoriFriuli V.G. 8-10/6/12 Floriade Rally NTKC 100 15 -22/6 Convegno Internazionale Turismo - Sardegna 22/06/2012 78 Rally FICC 27/7 - 5/8 Parma - Convegno 80 anni campeggio ital. 15th Asia-Pacific Rally 30/9-5/10 79 Rally FICC 6-14/8
80 Rally FICC 81 Rally FICC

50 years of Truma heaters

A success story, based on experience and innovation Truma will be celebrating a special anniversary in 2012: 50 years of caravan heaters. In December 1961, the founder of the company, Philipp Kreis, developed the first officially recognized caravan heater, the Trumamatic. With this heater, the first cornerstone was laid in a story of unprecedented successes. The first Truma caravan heater brought heat and, consequently, much greater comfort to trailers. Winter camping finally became possible. Thanks to its experience and power of innovation, Truma has developed many designs for hot water heaters in trailers and caravans. Today Truma provides a wide range of products, including gas heaters, combined electric-gas heaters, as well as diesel heaters for all types of vehicles and needs. 50 years of Truma heaters reason enough to take a look back in time at the story of so many achievements.

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