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2017 Best of Queensland to showcase state’s tourism gems
Posted on October 19th, 2017
This week, Capricorn Enterprise was thrilled to host Tourism and Events Queensland and our local tourism operators to learn how to be part of a world-first marketing initiative to shine the spotlight on Queensland’s BEST tourism experiences. By identifying products… Read more »
Citizens of the Great Barrier Reef – Help us recruit the first 5,000 Citizens!
Posted on October 19th, 2017
In just a few weeks we launch our website to the world, coinciding with the annual coral spawning event. We’ve set ourselves a target of recruiting 5,000 Citizens by November and are reaching out to you, the tourism industry, businesses… Read more »
Government the key to unlocking Tourism potential for Great Keppel Island
Posted on October 11th, 2017
“Critical Infrastructure to support both community and visitors is the key to Great Keppel Island reaching its potential with increased tourism product, operators and jobs.” “Government at all levels has an opportunity to work together to provide the necessary infrastructure… Read more »
YOUNG TOURISM LEADERS PROGRAM
Posted on October 5th, 2017
Today (Thursday, 5th October) in Brisbane, Minister for Tourism the Hon Kate Jones MP announced a second group of young tourism leaders, with not one, but TWO local Young Tourism Leaders in our Capricorn Region – Zac Garven (Cassidy Hospitality… Read more »
Sandstone Wilderness famil with Don Fuchs
Posted on September 6th, 2017
Capricorn Enterprise coordinated a Sandstone Wilderness Famil for photojournalist Don Fuchs and freelance journalist Hannah James to Carnarvon Gorge last week. Don and Hannah have been commissioned by Australian Geographic to write a story about the Carnarvon Great Walk. They… Read more »
Keppels Gentle Giants
Posted on September 5th, 2017
It’s been hard NOT to see a Humpback Whale in the Keppels this season, with many locals and visitors experiencing this added bonus onboard Freedom Fastcats, Keppel Konnections, Sail Capricornia, Pumpkin Xpress and most other charter and private boats! Local… Read more »
UK Journalist visits our Keppels and Southern Great Barrier Reef
Posted on August 31st, 2017
This week, Capricorn Enterprise hosted UK journalist Lydia Bell, from The Daily Telegraph, who travelled directly to the Keppel Islands to write a story on the incredible health and diversity of our Southern Great Barrier Reef. Lydia stayed on Pumpkin… Read more »
Capricornia Major Projects Forum
Posted on August 31st, 2017
The primary object of introducing regional business leaders to major projects was comprehensively met at Wednesday’s Capricornia Major Projects Forum! Based on the positive feedback received from the bulk of business participants involved, this Forum was a huge success as… Read more »
Five Massive Events Over Two August Weekends!
Posted on July 31st, 2017
The next two weekends are going to be HUGE in our destination! Club Marine Brisbane to Keppel Tropical Yacht Race – 4-8th August 2017 The Annual Yeppoon Triathlon Festival – 5-6th August 2017 2017 Rocky Swap, Rockhampton – Saturday 5th… Read more »
Queensland’s Regional Tourism CEOs converge on the Capricorn Coast!
Posted on July 26th, 2017
RTO CEOs from Tropical North Queensland, Townsville, Whitsundays, Mackay, Bundaberg, Southern Queensland Country, Brisbane and the Outback regions as well as representatives from Tourism and Events Queensland, Qld Tourism Industry Council and the Department of Tourism, Events, Small Business &… Read more »
