Federation International Camping Caravanning and Autocaravaning

What is F.I.C.C.?

A WORLWIDE ORGANISATION F.I.C.C. is the only worlwide organisation solely devoted Camping Caravanning and Autocaravaning and defending the interest of campers whereever they are. As a non profit organisation, protecting the interests of campers at international level, F.I.C.C. constantly promotes this growing form of tourism.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL CAMPING CARAVANNING AND AUTOCARAVANING What is F.I.C.C.? VISION: To make the experience of Camping Caravanning and Autocaravaning, the world s most popular and attractive leisure pursuit for all ages. MISSION: To promote Camping Caravanning and Autocaravaning as an attractive form of tourism on an international scale with respect to environmental protection and the cultural heritage of the world.

FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL CAMPING CARAVANNING AND AUTOCARAVANING What is F.I.C.C.? Campers are, by definition, people in touch with nature, and so always appreciate a campsite that dedicates itself to preserving the environment. VALUES: Nature, freedom, friendship, respect for individuals, society, cultural heritage and the environment.

a long history F.I.C.C has a long history on promoting, coordinating and improving the cooperation between national and international groups of Camping Caravanning and Autocaravaning.

1933 F.I.C.C. was founded in 1933 and comprised of 16 Clubs, 7 Countries United Kingdom The Netherlands Belgium France Italy Spain Czechoslovakia

2012 Today F.I.C.C. representing around 6 million campers from 74 Federations / Clubs and 39 countries.

EUROPE ASIA China, Israel, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, United Arab Emirates NORTH AMERICA Canada, U.S.A.

F.I.C.C. WORKING GROUPS High quality specialists of the members, compose F.I.C.C. commissions. Experts from Clubs/Federations are entitled to join the working groups and make their wishes known. COMMISSIONS - Arbitration Commission - Motor Caravanning Commission - Environment and Education Com. - Status Commission - Rally Liaision Officers - Asia-Pacific Commission - Asia-Pacific Region - FICC Liaision Officer with the FICC Council - Youth Commission - FICC News Magazine As a non-profit worldwide organisation around 5 million campers, F.I.C.C. s communication is in three official languages: French, German and English. All its publications such as F.I.C.C. News Magazine, Bulletins, Web Page and others are in French, German and English.

CAMPING CARD INTERNATIONAL (CCI) International Passport to freedom and quality Membership of a big family The Camping Card International (CCI) is a discount card that achieves discounts at 1500 campsites in 26 countries in Europe. The affiliation of a club to F.I.C.C. automatically authorizes to distribute it to their members. Privileges - Priority status - Administrative simplicity - Third party insurance - Guaranteed payment - Right of entry to the F.I.C.C. Rallies

ACTIVITIES Since 1933, F.I.C.C. promotes camping worlwide and assures that the public organisms are always informed about the campers reality and their needs. Simultaneously, F.I.C.C. concerns are to reinforce the link between all the international camping clubs or federations and to spread the information cross borders. The strong international communication that has been created around F.I.C.C. motivates the reinforcement of its present activity, always thinking in the future..

F.I.C.C. is, undoubtedly, an active part of camping, Caravanning and motor caravanning evolution around the world. - The infra-structures of camping sites, - The advances on laws and regulations, - The appliciation of modern up-to-date technologies, - The fair attractions of youth to this kind of activities are F.I.C.C. s best efforts towards continuous improvement and accomplishment.

INTERNATIONAL RALLIES In conjunction with the fun and friendship insprid by the international events, the F.I.C.C Internatıonal Rallies, from East to West and South to North are unique opportunities to develop strategies which favour Camping Caravanning and Autocaravaning throughout the world.

INTERNATIONAL RALLIES We can not think of any other event which gives one, the same opportunity to meet so many people of different cultures, traditions and customs as an F.I.C.C. Rally.

In tune with Environment In the last years many people talk about the impact of our activities in the environment. Our world of Camping is completelly in tune with Environment and should have a low impact.

One Wide Debate Turism contribution based in the car, Caravan and Motor Caravan: New turism destinations and short breaks; Decreases the distances concerning the usual tourism programes Supports local economy Social inclusion special tourists

Efects on Tourism Type of Holidays Flexibility Frequency Campsites / Resting areas

What the Campers of this century whant? Action, adventure,active holidays, culture, Nature and ecoturism

Waste, Energy & Water

Small areas Respect for the local nature Gardens Birds and insects Campsite design

Restaurant and Supermarket Local products and Bio: meat, eggs, vejetables fruits Days local market is open Waste products with ecological label Low number of containers

Free time programmes Guided visits around campsite and in the nature Free works for kids Birds boxes Educational porgrammes Trilho da natureza Recreational areas for kig Garden with mediccinal plants

Trafic Discounts to campers that will come without car or caravan Free tickts for local transports Advising about transports and timetables and access to internet Low cost bicicle renting Reduction in the car circulation in the campsite Trolleys to luggage transport and electrical

TRY CAMPING YOU WILL FIND AN UNFORGATTABLE EXPERIENCE