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Local businesses and events vying to be crowned best in the State
Posted on October 19th, 2021
The 2021 Queensland Tourism Awards are once again set to recognise the outstanding strength, resilience, and achievements of our state’s tourism operators, with four local nominees bracing for gold in various categories. Now in it’s 36th year, the prestigious awards,… Read more »
Great Queensland Getaway campaign
Posted on October 19th, 2021
TEQ’s major tourism campaign ‘The Great Queensland Getaway’, launched on Monday 18 October, is encouraging Queenslanders to travel around their home state. The campaign is backed by strong advertising and marketing and is offering a range of incentives to encourage… Read more »
Capricorn Enterprise team ‘caught a break’ at Surf Lakes
Posted on October 19th, 2021
The team from Capricorn Enterprise were excited to attend founder Aaron Travis’ birthday celebration at Surf Lakes last Saturday evening. Joining over 200 guests, the ‘Hawaiian black tie’ event featured live music, a powerful welcome to Country, delicious food, a… Read more »
Queensland Weekender celebrates love in Keppel Bay this Sunday @ 5:30pm
Posted on October 19th, 2021
Watch the episode of Queensland Weekender featuring Keppel Bay here – https://7weekender.com/keppel-charters/ The 18 glorious Keppel Bay Islands take front and centre on television screens this Sunday as Channel 7’s Queensland Weekender discovers endless pockets of paradise within our destination…. Read more »
One week until Capricorn Enterprise Major Projects Forum
Posted on October 19th, 2021
Just days out from the region’s premier industry event, tickets are selling quickly, and Capricorn Enterprise is calling on anyone wishing to attend the 2021 Major Projects Forum to book today to avoid disappointment. With a massive line up of… Read more »
Major Projects Forum – Thursday 28th October – Tickets selling fast
Posted on October 12th, 2021
Widely regarded as premier forum for canvassing project developments in the region, the 2021 Major Projects Forum will address future industry investments of over $5bn through to 2024/25. Capricorn Enterprise thanks our Event Partners CQG Consulting and John Holland Group… Read more »
Free Get Ready for Grants events
Posted on October 12th, 2021
Central Queensland Grant Master, Prue Saxby, is running four FREE live and unique grant writing events, via Zoom. Starting this Friday, 15 October, each of the live ‘Get Ready for Grants’ events cover different content, so register for each to… Read more »
Events bring destination to life in October
Posted on October 6th, 2021
Get ready for a massive October across the Capricorn and Southern Great Barrier Reef destination as a huge line up of events embracing culture, cuisine, creativity and more kick off. From fishing to arts, entertainment to sweet pines, if you… Read more »
Exceptional results for the Capricorn region reflected in latest visitation data
Posted on September 30th, 2021
Seeking the wide-open spaces, natural landscapes, endless stretches of white sandy beaches, and memorable experiences featuring boldly across our destination, a total number of 1.109 million visitors spent a total of $535 million ($483 per visitor) across an average stay of… Read more »
Our region’s 2021 economic profile – latest data now available
Posted on September 28th, 2021
Capricorn Enterprise has recently updated its Economic Profile, presenting an overview of the Capricorn Coast and Rockhampton area. The profile provides up-to-date information and statistics on various economic and related indicators including demographics, employment, business and industry, building activity, tourism,… Read more »
