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New businesses surging across the region
Posted on January 17th, 2023
A surge in new business registrations across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast has been revealed in recent Australian Bureau of Statistics data. Registered businesses grew to 8,659 by the end of June 2022 in the region, from 8,136 at the… Read more »
Visitors captivated by Capricorn – Spending more and staying longer!
Posted on September 27th, 2022
Over 1.1 Million visitors (1,137,000) experienced our stunning destination straddling the Tropic of Capricorn to the year ending June 2022, staying for nearly 4 million nights (3,928,000) and spending $809 Million dollars. Official Tourism Research Australia (TRA) statistics just released… Read more »
Airport numbers reflect increased 2019 visitation
Posted on April 28th, 2020
2019 was a record year in visitation to the Capricorn region (1,164,000 Domestic overnight, 69,000 international overnight and 1,506,000 day trip visitors) spending a total of $954 Million expenditure. Recently released data for the Rockhampton airport also reflected that growth… Read more »
A new wave of sea-changers for the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton region
Posted on March 26th, 2020
Whilst COVID-19 is causing havoc across many businesses, perhaps our saving grace is the region’s major projects underway which is reflected in the ABS population statistics which show significant growth to June 2019. The data reveals an increased number of… Read more »
Southern Great Barrier Reef Region Breaks Tourism Records
Posted on October 3rd, 2018
Tourism has solidified its position as a pillar in our local economy according to new data released yesterday (Tuesday 2nd October) showcasing record high results. The National Visitor Survey data is released by Tourism Events Queensland, and recent figures revealed… Read more »
REGIONAL ECONOMIC FUTURE BRIGHT!
Posted on March 8th, 2018
The economic future is bright for the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton Region. That’s the message from the region’s peak tourism and economic development organisation, Capricorn Enterprise. Capricorn Enterprise has produced its inaugural Quarterly Economic Snapshot for the region to complement… Read more »
