A FLEDGLING internet company claims it has the largest verified listing
of accommodation for caravanners and other RV travellers.
Now the founding duo of
Parkmyvan.com is looking for industry partnerships.
PMV is a tourism start-up business that helps traveller’s compare, hire
and book all their caravanning, motorhoming and RV needs.
Travellers are able to compare vans, as well as parks, to book their
transport and accommodation in one central location – online.
Many start-ups bringing innovation to an industry often fly under the
radar, and the Australian RV industry is no exception.
Call it a lack of press, funding or perhaps marketing prowess ... these
unknown start-ups are solving some of the industry's biggest problems.
Sydney-based company Parkmyvan.com ‒ co-founded by Jethro Batts and Kate
Reynolds ‒ is one start-up in question.
In fairness, PMV has had some media attention, but nowhere near what
warrants a start-up taking on this multi-billion dollar market.
PMV touts itself as the "Webjet of RVs", comparing all RV hire and RV park
accommodation listings across Australia.
This wealth of information creates a one-stop shop for travellers hitting
the road Down Under.
PMV has done this by partnering with Camps, who has assisted it in
modernising the industry by bringing caravan park accommodation online.
Anyone who knows even a little bit about the RV industry would have heard
of the collection of Camps books.
At last count it listed over 5500 parks, including caravan parks, national
parks and RV-friendly towns.
They are now also conveniently located online on the PMV site.
If this isn’t enough, PMV also compare over 35 RV hire suppliers online in
Australia, giving travellers the option to hire a caravan for their
adventures.
Jethro and Kate said they were eager to create partnerships, sponsorships
and discuss investment opportunities to further PMV's journey.
"The only way we will get anywhere is from furthering our industry
partners," they said.
"We have been incredibly fortunate to find partners with Camps as
well as partners in CodeSource.
"We are definitely open to working with an industry company that aligns
with our mission.
"Like many start-ups requiring resources, partnering is one of the best
ways to break into an industry."
