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Local tourism and information hub welcomes thousands through its doors in 2024
Posted on January 21st, 2025
While just under 2% of the destination’s total number of visitors call into the Capricorn Coast Visitor Information Centre (VIC) in Yeppoon, the service provided to 17,537 visitors, seven days a week, is a critical indicator of the region’s thriving… Read more »
Major Clean-Up Underway on Great Keppel Island
Posted on January 21st, 2025
Spearheaded by the State Government’s Department of Resources, passionate Great Keppel Island operators and residents are embarking on a significant revitalisation journey with a comprehensive clean-up operation underway aimed at restoring the island’s natural beauty and appeal. A massive 60… Read more »
Celebrating Excellence at the 2024 Best in Business Awards
Posted on December 2nd, 2024
The 2024 Best in Business Awards, held on Friday, 29th November at the newly reopened Keppel Bay Sailing Club conference centre, was a resounding success, with a sold-out crowd of 230 guests. Jointly hosted by Capricorn Enterprise and the Capricornia… Read more »
Keppel Bay Sailing Club $20 Million Transformation
Posted on November 26th, 2024
The Capricorn Coast’s iconic Keppel Bay Sailing Club is back, unveiling its stunning transformation into a world-class conference and entertainment hub on the Yeppoon beachfront. Thanks to a $20 million investment delivered by Federal Member for Capricornia, Michelle Landry, the… Read more »
Great Keppel Island Hideaway Shines Gold at the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards
Posted on November 19th, 2024
Great Keppel Island Hideaway has cemented its reputation as a premier destination on the Southern Great Barrier Reef, winning Gold in the 3 – 3.5 Star Accommodation category at the prestigious 39th Annual Queensland Tourism Awards, held in Brisbane on… Read more »
New Training Program Designed to Inspire Exceptional Guest Experiences
Posted on November 19th, 2024
Everyone involved in welcoming guests across Rockhampton and the Capricorn Coast are set to benefit from the new Capricorn Coast Region Welcomes You program. Part of a statewide initiative, the program is designed to empower industry to share their pride… Read more »
Reef to Beef in the Southern Great Barrier Reef Turns Gold at Queensland Tourism Awards!!!
Posted on November 18th, 2024
5 out of 31 Gold Awards, plus a Silver and a Bronze, were claimed by the Capricorn region on Friday night at The Star’s newest venue in Brisbane for the 39th Queensland Tourism Awards presented by the Queensland Tourism Industry… Read more »
ENERGY ESTATE PTY LTD and ACCOMMODATION SOLUTIONS AUSTRALIA PTY LTD – Delivering Sustainable Worker Accommodation and Legacy Housing for Central Queensland
Posted on October 28th, 2024
Delivering Sustainable Worker Accommodation and Legacy Housing for Central QueenslandAccommodation Solutions Australia Pty Ltd (ASA), a joint venture between clean energy developer Energy Estate Pty Ltd and Hinman Group, is excited to announce the development of two major workforce accommodation… Read more »
Tickets Selling Fast for 2024 Best in Business Awards – Don’t Miss Out!
Posted on October 23rd, 2024
With just over a month until the highly anticipated 2024 Best in Business Awards, tickets are selling fast! Set to take place on Friday, 29th November at the new Keppel Bay Sailing Club Conference Centre, this event promises an unforgettable… Read more »
YHA Australia launches new ‘Travel to Learn’ Foundation
Posted on October 23rd, 2024
Sydney, Australia, 18 October – On Wednesday, YHA Australia celebrated the launch of the organisation’s Travel to Learn Foundation in the company of various stakeholders and Foundation partners, alongside industry who gathered on YHA Sydney Harbour’s iconic rooftop. Aligning with… Read more »
