N ews European Innovation Award 2023: trendsetting innovations in the caravanning industry The top trends in 2023 for camping buses, vans, motorhomes and caravans are now published - including great design concepts, smart apps and a stylish box that brings not only a kitchen but also a whole bed on board. Once a year, the media brands Reisemobil International, Camping, Cars & Caravans and CamperVans bring together the concentrated expertise of European caravanning editorial teams and honor the latest innovations in the industry. For the thirteenth time, developers of vehicle and camping accessories submitted their innovative products for
the coming season. The expert jury of the European Innovation Awards, chief editors of 17 trade magazines from 15 European countries, chose between more than 145 new products and had plenty to do, especially in the crowded category “Technology & Connectivity”. After a two-year break, all European Innovation Awards were now presented again at a festive awards ceremony at the CMT, the world’s largest public trade fair for leisure and tourism, in Stuttgart. The editors-in-chief of Reisemobil international, Camping, Cars & Car-
Winners in the category Category
Company
Product
Interior design
Niesmann+Bischoff GmbH
The new Flair
Exterior design
Hymer GmbH & Co. KG
Hymer Venture S
Technology
Knaus Tabbert AG
Knaus Azur
Layout
LMC Caravan GmbH & Co. KG LMC Style 400 F
Safety
Niesmann+Bischoff GmbH
The new Flair
Vehicle equipment
KABE AB
Smart Level Control
Innovative vehicle related equipment
QUQUQ GmbH & Co. KG
BusBox-4 for the ID.Buzz
Sustainability & Environment
Bosswerk GmbH & Co. KG
Bosswerk Powerstation
Audience focus
Adria Mobil
Adria Altea
Marketing and PR campaign
Hobby-Wohnwagenwerk GmbH
Maxia Van
Innovative startup
mobile emotion GmbH
camigo - real-time parking space reservation
Overall concept Camper
Bürstner GmbH & Co. KG
Lyseo Gallery TD
Overall concept Caravan
Hymer GmbH & Co. KG
New Eriba Touring generation
Overall concept Van
Knaus Tabbert AG
Knaus Tourer CUV
Overall concept 4x4
Camper Van - Sunlight GmbH Sunlight Cliff 4x4
Overall concept equipment
SAWIKO - AL-KO Vehicle Technology Group
TRIGO-VAN - bicycle carrier for panel vans
Bloggers favourite
QUQUQ GmbH & Co. KG
BusBox-4 for the ID.Buzz
avans and CamperVans magazines congratulated the award winners. Jan Phillip Lehmker, moderator, magician, inspired the audience with his magic show in keeping with the theme of innovations. “Our awards help fuel the innovative spirit of the caravanning industry,” said Simon Ribnitzky, editor in-chief of Reisemobil International. “Whether in terms of safety, sustainability or comfort, the large number of high-caliber submissions confirm the reputation of the international jury of experts. In the end, our readers will also benefit from the competition for the best ideas when they soon use these products in their everyday camping life.” The European Innovation Award honors the most innovative products from 17 categories in the caravanning industry. It is represented by DoldeMedien Verlag, a growing media company at the creative media location Römerkastell in Stuttgart. With its magazines “Reisemobil International”, “Camping, Cars & Caravans” and “CamperVans”, DoldeMedien Verlag has been a specialist in all topics relating to mobile vacations for more than 30 years.
Carthago celebrates 10th anniversary of opening of ‘Carthago City’ Cathago, the premium, independent motorhome brand from Germany, is celebrating the 10th anniversary of moving from its old company location in Schmalegg to its new headquarters in Carthago City located in Aulendorf in southern Germany. The opening of its new location was celebrated in 2013 with numerous visitors and a grand opening ceremony. Carthago City extends over around 100,000 m² and combines its mod-
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ern headquarters with a large sales showroom, rental station ‘Test & Rest’, service centre with attached spare parts warehouse and production facility. Even 10 years after its opening, the location is hard to beat throughout Europe. Carthago encourages visitors to Carthago City. It has a parking area for guests in their motorhomes and offers test drives and factory tours (by appointment).