Supported by the ASIA-INVEST Programme of the European Commission,CASE aims to establish a sound basis for a long-term business co-operation between European and Chinese camping communities and to promote European camping related technologies and standards in China. CASE has 10 target groups, including various camping equipment and service providers, and camping travel organisers. The major activities of CASE include:

• Analysing overall Chinese needs and requirements for providing sustainable camping services;

• Establishing and operating EU-China Camping Forum;

• Organising two matchmaking seminars: Dec 2006 in Europe and Oct 2007 in Beijing;

• Organising capacity building and training course;

• Advising model planning of Olympic camping services in Beijing;

• Disseminating CASE information and results through a dedicated project website, project brochures, newsletters, participation in various national and international events;

• Developing the strategy for exploiting CASE results in other cities of China.

The CASE partnership involves:

• BVCD - German Federal Association of Camping Economy, Germany (Applicant);

• BAMSA - Beijing Automotive & Motor Sports Association, China;

• BPV GmbH - Beratung und Planung im Verkehrswesen, Germany;

• DCB - Danish Camping Board, Denmark.

Starting on 15 March 2006, CASE has a duration of 24 months.