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“There’s a real opportunity to make a difference” – Dan Alpe starts as Entrada CEO… 2nd July 2026 /

“There’s a real opportunity to make a difference” – Dan Alpe starts as Entrada CEO…

The Jucy co-founder says Australia is one of the biggest opportunities for passenger and tourism group Entrada.


After 24 years leading Jucy business, Dan Alpe to step down 23rd June 2025 /

After 24 years leading Jucy business, Dan Alpe to step down

The Travvia CEO – and Jucy founder with brother Tim – will take a new role with the operator, as a leadership era comes to an end.


End of Jucy corporate brand, Travvia takes over 3rd October 2024 /

End of Jucy corporate brand, Travvia takes over

While the Jucy vehicle name remains, it is the end of the company brand, says founder Dan Alpe, who launched it with his brother Tim in 2001.


“Big, big investment” – Jucy commits $50m+ to add 550 rental vehicles 13th May 2024

“Big, big investment” – Jucy commits $50m+ to add 550 rental vehicles

CEO Dan Alpe says strong bookings for next summer have given him the confidence to invest.


Tourism Talent’s The Interview: Jucy’s Dan Alpe 26th June 2023 /

Tourism Talent’s The Interview: Jucy’s Dan Alpe

Jucy chief executive and co-founder Dan Alpe on why the campervan and motorhome rental company has been working hard on its employer brand.


“We’re aiming for well north of $100m in the next 24 months” – Dan Alpe on Jucy’s revival 30th May 2023

“We’re aiming for well north of $100m in the next 24 months” – Dan Alpe on Jucy’s revival

It will be a big comeback for the operator, which struggled through the pandemic but is now preparing for significant growth.


Quinton Hall joins Jucy board 30th May 2023 /

Quinton Hall joins Jucy board

Former Ngāi Tahu Tourism chief executive and ex-board member for Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Quinton Hall, has joined Jucy as an independent director.


“Important to take long-term view” – Alpe on industry challenges 27th March 2023 /

“Important to take long-term view” – Alpe on industry challenges

Aging products, a lack of capital investment during the pandemic, and staff shortages will be key challenges for New Zealand’s tourism industry, says Jucy cofounder and LyLo managing director Tim Alpe.


Jucy heads upmarket to double revenue through Star RV 14th December 2022 /

Jucy heads upmarket to double revenue through Star RV

Jucy Group’s $50m acquisition of the Star RV premium motorhome brand could double the operator’s annual revenue in the near term, says the company’s chief executive.


Lights out for Jucy Snooze as EVT’s LyLo launches 25th November 2022 /

Lights out for Jucy Snooze as EVT’s LyLo launches

The operator says it is seeing “huge demand” for the lifestyle budget accommodation experience in Australia and expects New Zealand to follow.


Jucy refreshes rental branding 28th October 2022

Jucy refreshes rental branding

Jucy is conducting a brand refresh across its vehicle rental fleet, including a name change from Jucy Rentals to Jucy, and a new design for its vehicle fleet that features the tagline ‘find your happy’.


Jucy: THL, Apollo merger accelerates our growth “by up to four years” 30th September 2022 /

Jucy: THL, Apollo merger accelerates our growth “by up to four years”

The campervan company says the deal will lead to new jobs and increase its locations across Australasia.